11 "Faux Pas" Which Are Actually OK To Create Using Your Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred to as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to let parents sleep close to their infants at night, without the risk of SIDS. However they are only suitable for use up to 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 an adjustable bassinet that you can use in the home and an option to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size in size, with cots smaller than beds for cots. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas the cot beds are typically used for up to three years. old. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard, which can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. If you wish for your child (or children) to be able to sleep in the larger cot, it's a great idea to pick the larger size.

Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said she liked that it was slightly larger than a Moses basket, but not too large for her baby’s room. She says it's easy to carry her child into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or calming and that the quality is excellent when compared to other cots 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 house, and it rocks too. It also comes with an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. Contrary to some International or European cot brands, the Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect 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 away from the way, so that you can pull your baby towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is particularly useful in the event of recovering from 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 up to 70cm.

You should also think about the level you would like the base of your crib to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their babies out of traditional Moses baskets at the smallest height, others prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option, with one of our mum testers saying that it comes with a simple collapsible side that is easy to use at the push of a button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device should only be used in the event that your baby can hold his head up without assistance, which is usually at around 6 months. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. It's also important to know that if you select a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a cot, you will need to start removing the sides when your child is ready for this, so that they don't climb out or fall out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for beds with a range of styles from simple to extravagant. Some of the more expensive options come with features such as a built-in light, a soothing center which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable 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 transition to their own bigger bed.

For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib 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 needing to get out of bed. This is great for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean sections or who have to stay in bed for long periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, stating that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable - especially after her c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and includes an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's a bit larger than other bedside cribs we looked at, but it folds flat into its travel bag, so it's quite compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she acknowledged the crib's usefulness.  travel bedside crib  claimed that it was designed for both parents and infants. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was fantastic because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

The main safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it is able to be moved up or down to allow parents to reach their child when they require to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappy. This makes it ideal for new mothers recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that allows you to lower one side at the press of a button. This way, you can effortlessly lift your baby without getting out of the bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation, such as pillowcases and duvets, which can cause your baby to overheat.

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

In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that they satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't efficient or effective in reducing amount of instances where infants are trapped between 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 into different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different option to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. The attachment can be permanently attached 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 sleep at night. The Commission will take into account these comments when voting on the final rule that is expected to be released in November 2021.