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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents sleep close to their baby at night without risk of SIDS. However they are not recommended for use up to 6 months when your baby is required to be moved into a cot or a moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that you can use in the home and a manual rocking function. It was easy to assemble and it came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. They can also be converted into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used until three years old. older. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes available both large and standard both of which convert into a toddler bed or cot bed. The larger one is a good option for children who want to sleep in it until they reach approximately three.

MFM mum home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for the space of her baby's. She says that it is easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot for night feeds or for soothing, and that its quality is better than other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is - it's a lift-off bassinet that you can move around the home, Bedside Cots and it's rocking too. It also has a reflux incline and a machine washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means you do not need to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a cot for your bed choose one that can be elevated to a height that's comfortable for you to feed your the baby. It must also be lowered out of the way, so you can lift up your baby towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is particularly useful if you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to an maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.

Another thing to think about is how low you want the base of your cot to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their children out of standard Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer a higher base to give them more stability. One of our mom testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It comes with an easily collapsible side that which you can use to press of the button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance, usually at around 6 months. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. Be aware that if your child is old enough to turn an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, they will have to take the sides off once they are able to do so. This will stop them from climbing out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are many styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to extravagant. The more expensive options could include features such as an integrated night light or a soothing center that plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or even an adjustable base that makes it easier to reach your baby for feedings. Some models can be transformed into the toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own 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 move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. This makes it perfect for new mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require bed for longer periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable - especially after her c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's a bit bigger than the other bedside cribs we looked at, but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it is relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mum home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib, she explained how it was created with the needs of parents and children in mind. 'It has an excellent design that is extremely easy to manoeuvre and it is super-sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was brilliant because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to make access easier for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

The most important safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be easily moved up or down to allow parents to reach their baby when they require to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappies. This means that it's ideal for mothers who are still recovering from a C-section. Look for a design that allows you to lower one side at the push of a button, so you can easily lift your baby up without having to get out of bed. This is crucial, particularly as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the chance of injury or suffocation, like duvets and pillows, which can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product that included gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing parts (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that these products meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not feasible or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants are trapped between a bedside rail and an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside co sleeper cot beds which can be converted into other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second clause to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. This attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments and others received in response to the NPR regarding bedside cot used sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when voting on the final rule that is expected to be published in November 2021.