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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also referred to as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to rest close to their infants at night, without the risk of SIDS. They are only recommended for up to 6 months, after which your baby will be ready to transition to an actual bed. Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, loved the feature that this model comes with an integrated bassinet that can be used throughout the home. It also comes with a manual rocking feature. It was also simple to put together and came with its own travel bag for easy storage. Size Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only intended for children who are the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots – large and standard – which can be transformed into a toddler bed or a cot. If you'd like your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a bigger cot, it's a good option to select the larger size. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried the product at home, said she liked that it was slightly larger than a Moses basket, but not too big for the room of her baby. cot bedside says that it is easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot for night feeds or for soothing and that it's quality is superior to others she has seen that are cheap and flimsy. Emily who is a home-based tester, is thrilled by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora which is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. It was also nominated 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 that you don't have to purchase a brand new mattress when your baby grows. However, it will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the ideal 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 to a level that is not in the way so you can raise your child towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is particularly helpful when you are recovering from a C section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch can be adjusted to 70cm. Another thing to think about is how low you want the base of your cot. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their babies from standard Moses baskets when the base is situated at the lowest level and others prefer a higher height to provide them with more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option with one of our mum test subjects saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible side that is easy to press down at the touch of the button. Be aware that a bedside or bassinet should not be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance, usually at around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you select a bedside or bassinet which can convert into a cot it is necessary to begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this, so that they don't climb out or fall out of bed. Design There are many different styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to extravagant. The more luxurious options may include features such as an integrated night light or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and has two levels of vibration to help soothe baby back to sleep, or an adjustable base that allows you to easily get your baby's food in the right place. Some models can be converted into an infant bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed. The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It has a swivelling bottom that lets you take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or those who have to stay in bed for extended periods. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable – especially after her c-section. Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It includes a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's a bit larger than other bedside cribs we tried, but it folds flat into its travel bag, so it's quite compact when not in use. Leya, MFM mum home tester, also acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She said it was designed to be used by parents and infants. It has a great design that is very easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely sturdy. She said that the swivelling bassinet base was fantastic because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access, especially for new mums recovering from C-sections. Safety The most important safety aspect of a large bedside cot is that it is able to be raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their baby when they need to feed them, soothe them, or change their nappy. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still recovering from a C section. Look for a design that allows you to lower one side with the push of a button so you can easily lift your baby up without having to get out of the bed. This is crucial, particularly as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to be careful not to add anything to the crib that increases the risk of suffocation or injury, such as pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat. The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues, such as gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents). In its NPR the CPSC looked into 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 the very least, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing number of incidents where infants are entrapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed. A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers that could be converted into different modes like bassinets and play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use which would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. Attachments can be permanently attached or removed when the item is not being used as a bassinet for babies. The CPSC is reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will consider these comments when voting on the final rule, which is expected to come out in November 2021.