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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

foldable bedside crib cots, also known as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to let parents sleep close to their children at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are only suggested for use until 6 months of age when your baby will need to be moved into a cot or a moses basket.

Mehack, a MFM home tester, loved the feature that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that can be used around the home. It also comes with the ability to rock manually. It was easy to set up and even came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, while they are typically used up to three years old. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available - standard and large - both of which will convert into a toddler bed or cot bed. If you wish for your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in the larger cot, it's an excellent option to select the larger size.

Jasmine, an MFM mum who tested the product at home, said she liked that it was slightly larger than a Moses' basket but still not too big for her baby’s room. She says it's easy to lift her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent when compared to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is it's a drop-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also has a reflux incline option and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&baby bedside sleeper awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a new mattress every time your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It should also be able to be lower to a level that is not in the way so you can raise your baby to feed them at night or comfort him. This is particularly useful when you are recovering from a C section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is how low you want the base of your cot to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their children from standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest point and others prefer a higher elevation to provide them with more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option with one of our mom test subjects saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible side that you can push down with the click of one button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device is only suitable when your baby can hold his head up with no assistance, which is typically at around 6 months. This is due to the risk of being suffocated. It is also important to remember that if you opt for a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a cot and vice versa, you must start removing the sides when your child is able to do this to ensure they don't get out of bed or fall out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of bedside cribs, from simple to luxurious. Some of the more expensive options come with features like a built-in light and a soothing center which plays music and sounds and has two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep. Another option is a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child to feed them. You can also find models that can be transformed into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.

For example, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that allows you to pick up your newborn and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get out of bed. This is great for new mums recovering from Caesarean sections or who have to remain in bed for long periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, stated that it was easy to use and made it easier to reach her baby - especially after a c-section.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and comes with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's bigger than the other cribs for bed that we tested, but it folds into its bag for travel, making it compact when not in use.

MFM mom home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this crib for bed, she explained how it was created with parents and babies in mind. It is a fantastic design that is very simple to operate and is extremely durable. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it allows you to move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be lowered down to ease access - particularly for new mums who are recovering from their C-sections', she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main security feature is that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or their nappies. This means that it's ideal for mothers who still be recovering from a C-section. You should look for an option that allows you to lower the bed's side with a single button press. This allows you to lift your child up without having to get out of the bed. This is important, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the chance of injury or suffocation such as duvets and pillowcases which could cause your baby to overheat.

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

In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For example, these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at least the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements were not efficient or large bedside cot effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are entrapped by a bedside rail and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds that can be transformed into different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable and can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments received in response to its NPR on bedside crib co sleeper sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule that is expected to be released in November 2021.