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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their baby at night without fear of SIDS. However they are not recommended for use up to 6 months when your baby is required to move into a cot, or a moses basket. MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model comes with a bassinet that can be lifted off to use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was simple to put together, and even came with a travel bag. Size Cots are smaller than cots. They can also be converted into toddler beds, while they are typically used up to three years old. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard – which can be transformed into a toddler bed or a cot. If you want your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in the larger cot, it's an excellent option to select the larger one. MFM mum home test 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 lift her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or calming and that the quality is excellent in comparison to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy. Emily who is a home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora which is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here. 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 especially useful when you are recovering from a C Section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma huddle up to 70cm. You should also consider the height you would like the base of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their babies out of traditional Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer a higher base to give them more stability. One of our mum testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It has a collapsible side you can press at the touch a button. Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided, usually at about 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It's also important to note that if you select a bedside or bassinet which can convert into a cot, you will need to start removing the sides when your child is ready for this to ensure they don't climb out or get out of the bed. Design There are many styles of bedside cribs, from simple to luxurious. The more luxurious options may include features such as a built-in nightlight or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and comes with two levels of vibration to help soothe baby back to sleep, or the swivelling base which allows you to reach your child for feedings. Some models can be converted into a toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed. The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that allows you to pick up your baby and move them to the other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is perfect for new mums recovering from Caesarean births, or those who need to remain in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made her baby much more manageable especially after a c-section. Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's bigger than other cribs we've tested, however it folds into its travel bag to make it relatively compact when it's not in use. MFM mom home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it lets you move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be lowered down to ease access especially for new mothers who are recovering from c-sections,' she said. bedside sleeper cot of a large bedside cot is that it is able to be adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their baby 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 a model that lets you lower one side at the press of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby without needing to get out of the bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. It is also important to be careful not to add anything to the cot that increases the risk of suffocation or injury, like pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat. The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents). In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance they would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets or at least the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. However, the CPSC determined that these requirements would not be feasible or effective to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between a bedside sleeper and an adult bed. The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted into different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside beds to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets through the use of an attachment that is removable and can be connected permanently or disconnected when the item is not being used as the bassinet. The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be published in November 2021.