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Choosing a large bedside cot (click homepage)

bedside baby bed cots, also referred as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to let parents sleep close to their children at night without the risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months, after which your baby will be ready to move to an actual bed.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was impressed by the feature that this model comes with an integrated bassinet that can be used around the house. It also comes with the ability to rock manually. It was easy to set up and it came with a travel cot bedside bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used for children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard, which can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. The larger of the two is a good option when you want your child to sleep in it until they are at least three years old.

MFM mother home tester Jasmine loved that the small bedside cot cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket, but not too large for her baby's room. She claims that it is easy to get the baby into and out of the cot during night feedings or soothing and that it's quality is superior to others she has seen that are flimsy.

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the house, and it rocks too. It also has an incline for reflux and a machine washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. Unlike some International or European cot brands, the Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a cot for your bed choose one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for you to feed your baby. It must also be able to be lowered to the ground to allow you to lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or soothing. This feature is particularly useful in the event of recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For example the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to the height of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot to be. While some mothers find it easier to get their babies out of traditional Moses baskets at the smallest height, other mums prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. One of our mum testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It has an easy-to-fold side that you can push at the push of the button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should only be used until your baby can hold their head up without assistance, usually at about 6 months. This is due to the possibility of suffocation. It's also important to note that if you choose a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a crib, Large Bedside Cot you will need to remove the sides as soon as your child is able to do this to ensure they don't climb out or get out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of bedside crib with a range of styles from simple to lavish. The more luxurious options may include features such as a built-in nightlight and a calming centre which plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibrating to help soothe baby back to sleep, or a swivelling base that allows you to get your baby's food in the right place. There are also models which can be made into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to transition to a bigger bed.

For example 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 an adjustable base that lets you pick up your newborn bedside cot and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get out of bed. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require a bed for longer durations of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, stating that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby easier - especially after her c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a interior, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than other cribs that we've tested but it folds flat in its travel bag, so it's relatively compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She claimed that it was designed for parents and babies. It is a fantastic design that is incredibly easy to manoeuvre and it is super-sturdy. She also 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 lower to make access easier for mothers who are recovering from c-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is the fact that it can easily be moved up or down so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or her nappies. This means that it's ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C section. You should look for a design which lets you lower the side of the bed by pressing a button. This will allow you to easily lift your child up without getting out of bed. This is essential, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation, such as pillowcases and duvets which could cause your baby to become overheated.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product that include gaps between the 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 introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance, these products would have to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. However the CPSC concluded that such 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.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that can be converted to other modes such as play yards and bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multi-use bedside sleepers that would enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets by using an attachment that is removable and can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR regarding 4-in-1 bedside crib sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule that is expected to be released in November 2021.