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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

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

MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model features a lift-off bassinet you can use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots and cots differ in size, with cots being smaller than cot beds. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However cots are generally used by 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 cot. If you wish for your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a larger cot, it's a great option to select the larger size.

MFM mum home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was a little bigger than the Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. She says that it is easy to get the baby in and out of the cot for night feeds or for soothing, and that its quality is superior to others she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways It's a bassinet that lifts off that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also has an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. Unlike some International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it does require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a cot for your bed, look for one that can be elevated to a height that's comfortable for feeding your babies. It should also be able to be lower away from the way, so you can lift up your baby towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is especially useful in the event of recovering from a C section. For instance, 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 think about is how low you want the base of your cot. While some moms find it easier to lift their children out of standard Moses baskets at the smallest level, some mothers prefer a higher base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option, with one of our mum testers saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible side that is easy to push down with the click of a button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used in the event that your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is typically about 6 months old. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It is also important to be aware that when your child is old enough to be able to convert a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot, they must take the sides off when they are able to do so. This will stop them from falling out or climbing out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for beds with a range of styles from simple to lavish. The more expensive options could include features like a built-in night light or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and has two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby to sleep, or even an adjustable base that makes it easier to get your baby's food in the right place. You may also find some models which can be made into an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to a bigger bed.

For example, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, which won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you 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 perfect for new mothers recovering from Caesarean sections or those who have to remain in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, stating that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby easier especially after a 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 interior, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's bigger than other cribs we've tested, but it folds down into its travel bag to make it a small bedside cot size when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester, also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She claimed that it was designed to be used by parents and children. It has a great design that is very easy to manoeuvre and it is 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 facilitate access for moms who are recovering from c-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is that it is able to be moved up or down so that parents can reach their child to feed, comfort or change his or their diaper. This makes it ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side at the press of a button, so you can effortlessly lift your baby without needing to get out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby gets older and more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the chance of suffocation or [empty] injury, like duvets and pillows that can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues like gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance they would need 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 are not efficient or feasible to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between the bedside cot 6 months plus sleeper and the adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted to different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. This attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR regarding 4-in-1 bedside crib sleepers. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be released in the month of November 2021.