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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also known as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to let parents sleep close to their infants at night, without the risk of SIDS. They are only recommended for up to 6 months, after which your baby is old enough to be moved to an actual bed. MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model has an adjustable bassinet that you can use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to assemble and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage. Size Cots are smaller than cots. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used until three years old. older. There are two sizes of wooden cots – large and standard that can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot. If you'd like your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a bigger cot, it's a great idea to pick the larger one. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, was pleased that it was a bit bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for her baby’s room. It's easy to carry her child in and out for feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent when compared to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy. Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Contrary to some International or European cot brands The Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here. Height When choosing a bedside cot, look for one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for feeding your baby. large bedside crib must also be able to be lowered to the ground to allow you to lift your baby towards you during night feedings or to soothe. This feature is especially helpful in the event of recovering from C-section. For example, 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 think about is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their children from their standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest level and others prefer a higher height to give them greater stability. One of our mum testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It has a collapsible side which you can use to push of one button. Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should not be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance typically around 6 months. This is due to the risk of suffocation. It's also important to note that if you opt for a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a crib, you will need to remove the sides as soon as your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't climb out or get out of the bed. Design There are many different styles of bedside cribs, from simple to luxurious. Some of the most extravagant options include features such as an inbuilt light and a soothing center that plays music and sounds and has two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep or a swivelling footrest that allows you to reach your child when you need to feed them. You may also find some models that can be converted to the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to move to a bigger bed. For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require the bed for extended periods of time. Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried this product at home, said that it was easy to operate and made it easier for her to reach her baby, especially after the C-section. Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's slightly larger than other bedside cribs we looked at, but it folds flat in its travel bag so it's quite compact when not in use. MFM mum home tester Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib she explained how it was created with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is a fantastic design that is very easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely sturdy. She said that the bassinet's swivelling base was fantastic because it allowed you to 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 The most important security feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be moved up or down to allow parents to reach their baby when they require to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappies. This is why it's perfect for new mothers who may still be recovering from a C-section. You should look for the design that lets you lower the sides of the bed by pressing a button. This allows you to raise your child without having to get out of bed. This is essential, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of suffocation or injury, like duvets and pillows which could cause your baby to overheat. co sleeper bedside cot of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues like gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents). In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance the products would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. However, the CPSC found that these requirements would not be feasible or effective to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed. The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers that could be converted into other modes such as play yards and bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets through the use of a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product 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 consider these comments when deciding on the final rule that is expected to be published in November 2021.