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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their infants at night without the danger of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months, after which your baby is ready to be moved to an actual bed. Mehack, a MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model features a bassinet that can be used around the home. It also has the ability to rock manually. It was simple to put together, and it came with a travel bag. Size Cots and cots differ in size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas cot beds are generally only used up to three years old. There are two sizes of wooden cots – big 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 the larger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger one. Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses basket, but not too big for the baby's room. She says it's easy to lift her baby in and out for feeding or soothing and the quality is top-notch in comparison to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy. Emily is another 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 for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you do not need to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here. Height When choosing a crib for your bed, choose one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It should also be able of being dropped to the ground so that you can pull your baby up towards you for feedings at night or to soothe. This feature is especially helpful if you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For instance the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to the height of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm. Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest point, while others prefer a higher level to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option and one of our mum testers saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that is easy to press down at the touch of a button. Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head up with no assistance, which is usually at around 6 months. This is due to the risk of inhaling suffocation. You should also be aware that when your child is old enough to turn an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, you will have to take the sides off when they are ready to do so. This will stop them from falling out or climbing out of bed. Design There are many styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the most luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light or a center of calm that plays music and sounds and has two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable footrest that allows you to reach your child to feed them. Some models can be transformed into the toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed. The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It has a swivelling bottom that lets you take your baby to the crib and move them to the other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who need to stay in bed for longer durations of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, said that it was easy to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby – especially after the C-section. Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib and has a machine-washable interior, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's slightly larger than some of the 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 for parents and babies. 'It has an excellent design that is incredibly simple to operate and is super-sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it lets you move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be opened down to make access easier – particularly for new mums who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added. Safety The most important security feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be easily raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their child when they need to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappies. This makes it perfect for new mothers recovering from the C-section. Find bedside travel cot that lets you 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 child grows and becomes more mobile. You should also not add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, such as pillows and duvets. These can cause babies to overheat. The CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems that included 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 other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents). In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that they meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants are trapped between a bedside rail and an adult bed. The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted to different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. The attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet. The CPSC is reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.