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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to let parents snuggle with their infant at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are only suggested for use until 6 months when your baby will need to move into a cot or a moses basket. MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model has a bassinet that can be lifted off to use in the home and the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came in its own travel bag for easy storage. Size Cots and cots differ in size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than cot beds. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However bedside cot co sleeper are typically intended for children who are the age of three. If you're opting for a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which convert into a cot bed/toddler beds. Choosing the larger of the two is a good choice when you want your child to sleep in it until they are +/– three. MFM mom home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than a Moses basket but not too large for the space of her baby's. It's easy to carry her child in and out for feeding or calming and that the quality is excellent, compared with many she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy. Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways – it's a lift-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 breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. In contrast to International or European cot brands The Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the perfect mattress for your cot. Height When you are choosing a crib that is bedside make sure it can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It should also be able to be lowered out of the way, so you can raise your baby towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is particularly helpful if you are recovering from 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. You should also think about the height you would like the bottom of your crib to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest level and others prefer a higher level to give them greater stability. One of our mom testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It is a collapsible side which you can use to touch a button. Be bedside crib co sleeper that a bedside or bassinet device is only suitable when your baby is able to hold his head without assistance, which is typically about 6 months old. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. It is also important to be aware that if your child is old enough to turn the bedside sleeper into a cot, you will need to remove the sides once they are ready to do so. This will prevent them from climbing out or falling out of the bed. Design There are many styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the more extravagant options include features like a built-in light and a soothing center that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. You can also find models which can be made into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to a bigger bed. The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you pick up your baby and move them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. bedside cot reviews is great for new mothers recovering from Caesarean sections or who have to remain in bed for extended periods. Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested this product at home, stated that it was easy to operate and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after a C-section. Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's bigger than other cribs we've tested, however it folds into its travel bag, making it compact when not in use. MFM mom home tester Leya loved the practicality of this bedside crib explaining how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. 'It has an excellent design that is incredibly maneuverable and is super-sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it lets you move the bassinet from side-to-side and one of its sides can be lowered down to ease access especially for mothers who are recovering from C-sections,' she added. Safety The most important safety characteristic of a bedside cot is that it can be easily adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their child when they need to feed, comfort them, or change their nappy. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still recovering from a C-section. It is recommended to choose a design which lets you lower the bed's side by pressing a button. This will allow you to lift your child without having to get out of the bed. This is essential, especially 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 overheat. The NPR 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 parts (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents). In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that these beds meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not efficient or effective in reducing the number of instances in which infants are entrapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed. A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted to other modes, such as bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets by using a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the item is not being used as an actual bassinet. The CPSC is examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November of 2021.