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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to allow parents to rest close to their babies at night without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only suggested for use until 6 months when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot or moses basket. MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model comes with a lift-off bassinet you can use around the house and an option to rock manually. It was also easy to assemble and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage. Size Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They can also be converted into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used up to three years old. If you're opting for a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes available that are large and standard both of which will convert into a cot/toddler bed. The larger one is a good idea if you want your child to sleep in it until they are +/– three. Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, liked the fact that it was a little bigger than the typical Moses' basket but still not too large for the baby's room. It's easy to lift her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent when compared to other cots she's seen that are flimsy. Another home test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways it's a drop-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. bedside cot wooden has an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Unlike some International or European cot brands The Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy another mattress as your baby grows. bedside crib and travel cot will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here. Height When choosing a crib for your bed make sure it can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It must also be able of being dropped to the ground so that you can lift your baby closer to you during night feedings 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 a height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm. Another thing to consider is how low you want the base of your cot to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their infants from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest level and others prefer a higher elevation to provide them with more stability. One of our mum testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It has an easily collapsible side that you can press at the press of the button. Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used until your baby can hold their head up unaided generally about 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It's also important to note that if you opt for a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can convert into a cot and vice versa, you must begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this to ensure they don't get out of bed or get out of the bed. Design There are many styles of bedside cribs, from basic to lavish. Some of the more expensive options come with features like an integrated light or a center of calm that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep. Another option is the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child to feed them. You can also find models that can be converted to a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to a bigger bed. For example the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, which won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that lets you take your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or require a bed for longer periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much easier – especially after her c-section. Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and comes with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. It's slightly larger than the other bedside cribs we looked at, but it folds flat into its travel bag so it is relatively compact when not in use. MFM mom home test Leya also appreciated the function of this crib for bed, describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it allows you to move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be lowered down to make access easier especially for mothers who are recovering from their C-sections', she said. Safety A large bedside cot's main security characteristic is that it is able to be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or their diaper. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still be recovering from a C-section. You should look for a design which allows you to lower the bed's side by pressing a button. This allows you to raise your child without getting out of bed. This is especially important as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. It is also important to be careful not to add anything to the crib that increases the risk of suffocation or injury, including pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat. The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product like gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents). In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these products satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. However the CPSC found that these requirements are not practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed. A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses which can be converted to different modes like bassinets and play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use which would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that is removable. This attachment can be permanently attached or removed when the product is not being used as a baby bassinet. The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when voting on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November 2021.