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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to move to the bed.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model features a bassinet that can be used throughout the home. It also features a manual rocking feature. It was easy to set up and even came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used by children up to the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes available that are large bedside crib and standard both of which convert into a cot/toddler bed. If you want your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a larger cot, it's a great option to select the larger one.

Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than a Moses' basket but still not too big for her baby’s room. Jasmine says it's easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot during night feeds or for soothing and that it's quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are flimsy.

Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. Unlike some International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed, look for one that can be elevated to a level that is comfortable for feeding your baby. It must also be able to be lowered down to allow you to lift your baby up towards you during night feedings or soothing. 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 an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

You should also think about how low 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 at the lowest height, other mums prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. One of our testers for mums mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It is an easily collapsible side that you can press at the touch the button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device is only suitable in the event that your baby can hold his head up with no assistance, which is typically at around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of suffocation. You should also be aware that when your child is old enough to be able to convert a bassinet/small bedside cot sleeping system into a cot you will have to remove the sides as soon as they are ready to do this. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use with a range of styles from simple to luxurious. The more luxurious options may include features like an integrated night light, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibrations to help soothe baby back to sleep, or a swivelling base that allows you to easily reach your baby for feedings. Some models can be converted into an infant bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that lets you pick up your baby bedside sleeper and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This makes it ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or need to stay in bed for longer durations of time. Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, said it was easy to operate and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after the C-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's bigger than the other cribs we've tested, but it folds down into its travel bag, making it relatively compact when it's not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she praised the bedside crib's functionality. She said it was designed to be used by parents and infants. It has a great design that is extremely simple to operate and is super-sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing as it means you can move the bassinet from side-to-side, and one of its sides can be let down to ease access especially for new mothers who are recovering from their C-sections', she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot - click here to find out more,'s main security feature is that it can be easily moved up or down so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort him or her diaper. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from the c-section. It is recommended to choose a design which lets you lower the side of the bed with a simple button press. This will allow you to lift your child up without getting out of bed. This is important, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, such as pillowcases and duvets, which can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues that include gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example, these products would have to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. 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 the bedside cot mattress sleeper and the adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted to other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multi-use 4-in-1 bedside crib sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets using an attachment that can be connected permanently or disconnected when the product is not being used as an actual bassinet.

The CPSC is currently examining these and Large Bedside Cot other comments received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when it decides on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.