Choosing a large bedside cot (https://sciencewiki.science/wiki/Travel_Bedside_Crib_The_Ugly_Facts_About_Travel_Bedside_Crib)

Bedside cots, also referred to as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their babies at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are not suitable for use up to 6 months of age when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot or a moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model features an adjustable bassinet that you can use in the home and a manual rocking function. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller 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 opting for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available both large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot bed/toddler mattress. If you want your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in the larger cot, it's a good idea to pick the larger size.

MFM mom home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside cot reviews cot was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. Jasmine says it's easy to get the baby in and out of the cot during night feeds or for soothing and that the quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are flimsy.

Emily, another home-based tester, is thrilled by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora which is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. It also comes with an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a brand new mattress when 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 bedside cot newborn crib, choose one that can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It also needs to be able to be lowered to the ground so that you can lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or for soothing. This feature is particularly helpful if you are recovering from 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.

You should also consider the level you would like the base of your crib to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their babies out of the standard 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 choice. It is an easily collapsible side that you can push at the press of the button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby can hold his head up with no assistance, which is usually around 6 months. This is due to the danger of suffocation. 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 remove the sides as soon as your child is ready for this, so that they don't climb out or get out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the most extravagant options include features like a built-in light, a soothing center that plays music and sounds and has two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep or an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child when you need to feed them. You may also find some models which can be made into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to a larger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or need to stay in the bed for extended durations of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made her baby easier - especially after her c-section.

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

Leya, MFM mum home tester, also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She said it was designed for parents and infants. It has a great design that is very maneuverable and is extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic as it means you can move the bassinet from side-to-side, and one of its sides can be opened down to make access easier especially for mothers who are recovering from c-sections,' she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main security characteristic is that it can easily be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or his or her nappy. This makes it ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C-section. You should look for an option that allows you to lower the side of the bed with a single button press. This will allow you to easily lift your child without getting out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the chance of injury or suffocation such as duvets and pillowcases, which can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues that included gaps between the 4-in-1 bedside crib sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing components (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance, these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements were not efficient or effective in reducing the amount of instances where infants are entrapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into other modes, such as bassinets or play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. This attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into account these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November 2021.