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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are not suggested for use until 6 months when your baby will need to be moved into a cot, or a moses basket. Mehack, a MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also features an option to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came in 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. They also often convert into toddler beds, whereas the cot beds are typically used for up to three years. older. There are two sizes of wooden cots – big and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. Choosing the larger of the two is a good idea if you want your child to sleep in it until they are +/– three. Jasmine, an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked that it was a bit bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for the room of her baby. It's easy to get her baby in and out for feeding or soothing and that the quality is great in comparison to other cots she's seen that are flimsy. Emily is another home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora – it is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also is a rock. It also comes with an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable liner that breathes. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means you do not need to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here. Height When you are choosing a cot for your bed, look for one that can be elevated to a height that is comfortable for you when feeding babies. It also needs to be able to be lowered down out of the way to allow you to lift your baby closer to you during night feedings or to soothe. This is particularly useful if 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 up to 70cm. Another thing to consider is how low you want the cot's base to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their children from standard Moses baskets when the base is situated at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher level to give them greater stability. One of our mum testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It is an easily collapsible side that you can push at the touch the button. Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeper is only suitable until your baby can hold their head up without assistance generally approximately 6 months. This is because of the risk of suffocation. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to be able to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot, you will need to take the sides off as soon as they are ready to do so. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of bed. Design There are a variety of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to extravagant. The more luxurious options may include features like a built-in nightlight, a soothing centre that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels of vibrations to help soothe baby back to sleep, or a swivelling base that allows you to easily reach your child for feedings. Some models can be transformed into the toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed. For example the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, which won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib 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 makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require a the bed for extended periods of time. Jasmine is an 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 having a c-section. Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a interior, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than other cribs that we've tested but it folds flat into its travel bag, so it's quite compact when not in use. Leya, MFM mum home tester, also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She said it was designed for parents and infants. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. She said that the bassinet's swivelling base was a great idea because it let you 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 bedside cot that is large and spacious's most important security feature is that it can easily be moved up or down so that parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or their diaper. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from the c-section. Find a model that lets you lower one side with the push of a button so you can effortlessly lift your baby without needing to get out of bed. This is crucial, particularly as your child grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation like duvets and pillows which could cause your baby to become overheated. The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues, such as gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents). In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these products satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements were not practical or effective in reducing the number of instances in which 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 can be converted to different modes like bassinets and play yards. twin bedside cot of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multiuse bedside sleepers to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets through the use of a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the item is not being used as a bassinet. The CPSC is examining these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be released in November 2021.