The Ultimate Glossary Of Terms About Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also known as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their babies at night without the danger of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months, when your baby will be ready to be moved to the cot.

MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model features a bassinet that can be lifted off to use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was also easy to assemble and came in its own travel bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size and size, with cots being a bit 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. If you're opting for a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which will convert into a toddler bed or cot mattress. Choosing the larger of the two is a good choice if you want your child to sleep in it until the age of +/- three.

Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than a Moses' basket but still not too big for the baby's room. She says that it is easy to get the baby into and out of the cot for night feedings or soothing, and that its quality is superior to others she has seen that are less sturdy.

Emily who is a home tester, loves the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora - it is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with a reflux incline option 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. 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 an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed be sure to choose one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for you when feeding baby. 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 for soothing. This feature is particularly helpful when you are recovering from a C Section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch to 70cm.

You should also think about the height you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some mothers find it easier to get their babies out of traditional Moses baskets when they are at the lowest height, other mums 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 comes with a collapsible side you can push at the touch a button.

Keep in mind that a bedside or bassinet should only be used until your baby can hold their head up unaided typically around 6 months. This is due to the risk of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to note that if you select a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a crib, you will need to begin removing the sides once your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't get out of bed or get out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for beds with a range of styles from simple to luxurious. The more expensive options could include features like an integrated night light or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and offers two levels of vibrations to help soothe baby back to sleep, or the swivelling base which allows you to easily reach your child for feedings. You can also find models that can be transformed into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to move to a larger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is great for new mums recovering from Caesarean births, or those who need to remain in bed for long periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying it was simple to use and made reaching her baby easier - especially after her c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also comes with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's slightly larger than the other bedside cribs we tried, but it folds flat in its travel bag, so it's relatively 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 is lightweight and easy to move. She also said that the bassinet's swivelling base was fantastic because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier, especially for new mums recovering from c-sections.

Safety

A bedside cot that is large and spacious's most important security characteristic is that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or his or her diaper. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from an C-section. It is recommended to choose a design which lets you lower the sides of the bed by pressing a button. This will allow you to lift your child up without having to get out of the bed. This is essential, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to avoid adding anything to the crib that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, such as pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues like gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance, these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. However the CPSC found that these requirements are not feasible or effective to reduce the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted into other modes, such as play yards or bassinets.  large bedside crib  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 requirement of bassinets through the use of an attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product is not being used as an actual bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these comments and others received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will be examining these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.