12 Companies That Are Leading The Way In Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co sleeper amazon bedside cot cot [similar web site]-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their baby at night without fear of SIDS. However they are only suitable for use up to 6 months when your baby will need to be moved into a cot, or a moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model comes with a bassinet that can be lifted off to use around the house and a manual rocking bedside crib function. It was easy to assemble and it came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than beds for cots. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However cots are generally used for children up to the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes to choose from - standard and large - both of which will convert into a toddler bed or cot mattress. If you wish for your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a bigger cot, it's an excellent option to select the larger one.

Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked that it was a bit bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for her baby’s room. She says that it is easy to get the baby into and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe and that it's quality is superior to others she has seen that are less sturdy.

Emily is another home tester, is awed by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora which is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that is breathable. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When choosing a bedside cot be sure to choose one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for you when feeding babies. It must also be able to be lowered down out of the way so that you can pull your baby up towards you for night feeds or soothing. This feature is especially useful in the event of recovering from a C-section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch can be adjusted to 70cm.

You should also consider how low you would like the bottom of your crib to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their babies from standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level and others prefer a higher height to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice, with one of our mom testers saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible part that you can push down with the click of one button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeper is only suitable until your baby can hold their head up unaided generally around 6 months. This is due to the risk of inhaling suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you select a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a cot it is necessary to start removing the sides when your child is ready for this, so that they don't climb out or fall out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for bedside use that range from basic to extravagant. Some of the more extravagant options include features such as a built-in light, a soothing center which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable footrest that allows you to reach your child when you need to feed them. Some models can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

For example, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that allows you to take your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or those who have to stay in bed for long periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, stating that it was easy to use and made her baby much easier particularly after her c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It was awarded 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 a rocking feature. It's bigger than other cribs we've tested, but it folds down into its bag for travel, making it a small size when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also praised the bedside crib's functionality. She claimed that it was designed to be used by parents and babies. 'It has an excellent design that is incredibly simple to operate and is extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it allows you to move the bassinet 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 added.

Safety

The main safety characteristic of a bedside cot is that it is able to be raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their child when they require to feed them, soothe them, or change their nappies. This makes it ideal for mothers who are still recovering from a C section. You should look for a design which lets you lower the side of the bed with a single button press. This allows you to raise your child without having to get out of the bed. This is important, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the chance of injury or suffocation, like duvets and pillows that can cause your baby to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems that included gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents) and consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance the products would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing the number of instances in which infants are entrapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR involved multiuse bedside crib and travel cot sleepers that could be converted into other types of use, such as play yards and bassinets. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. The attachment can be permanently attached or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will consider these comments when voting on the final rule that is expected to be released in November 2021.