10 Factors To Know About Large Bedside Cot You Didn't Learn In School
Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without risk of SIDS. However they are only suggested for use until 6 months of age when your baby is required to move into a cot or moses basket.
Mehack is an MFM home tester, was impressed by the feature that this model comes with a bassinet that can be used around the home. It also features an option to rock manually. It was simple to put together and even came with a travel bag.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They also can be converted into toddler beds, while the cot beds are typically used until three years old. old. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard, which can be transformed into a toddler bed or a cot. Choosing the larger one is a good choice for children who want to sleep in it until they are approximately three.
MFM mother home tester Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket, but not too large for the space of her baby's. Jasmine says it's easy to get the baby in and out of the cot during night feedings or soothing and that it's quality is better than other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.
Emily, another home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora - it is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has a reflux incline option and a machine-washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means that you do not need to purchase a brand new mattress when your baby grows. However, it does require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the perfect mattress for your cot.
Height
When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It must also be lowered away from the way, so you can raise your baby towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This is especially useful in the event of recovering from C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch to 70cm.
It is also important to consider the height you'd like the base of your crib to be. While some mums find it easier to lift their babies out of the standard Moses baskets at the lowest height, other mums prefer a higher base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option with one of our mum testers saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible part that you can push down with the click of one button.
Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeper is only suitable until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance, usually at around 6 months. This is due to the risk of suffocation. Be aware that when your child is old enough to turn a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot you will have to remove the sides when they are ready to do this. This will prevent them from getting out or falling out of bed.
Design
There are many different styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the most luxurious options include features like an integrated light and a soothing center which plays music and sounds and has two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep, or the swivelling footrest, which allows you to reach your child in order to feed them. There are also models which can be made into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.
For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that allows you to take your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This is great for new mums recovering from Caesareans or who have to stay in bed for extended periods. Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested this product at home, stated that it was easy to operate and made it easier for her to reach her baby - especially after having a C-section.
Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also is equipped with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's a bit larger than the other cribs that we've tried, but it folds flat in its travel bag so it is relatively compact when not in use.
Leya, MFM mum home tester also praised the bedside crib's functionality. She claimed that it was designed for parents and children. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was fantastic because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to facilitate access for mothers who are recovering from c-sections.
Safety
A large bedside cot's main safety feature is that it is able to be raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or his or her nappies. This makes it ideal for new mothers recovering from the C-section. You should look for the design that lets you lower the side of the bed with a simple button press. This allows you to lift your child without getting out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, such as duvets and pillowcases which could cause your baby to overheat.
bedside cot co sleeper of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents).
In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance, these products would have to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not efficient or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are trapped between the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.
Many of the incidents reported in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted into different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multi-use bedside beds to allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets using a removable attachment that can be connected permanently or removed when the product is not being used as an actual bassinet.
The CPSC is currently reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule that is expected to come out in November 2021.