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AprilGuide To Large Bedside Cot: The Intermediate Guide In Large Bedside Cot
Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots, also known as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their children at night, without the risk of SIDS. However they are not suitable for use up to 6 months, when your baby will need to be moved into a cot, or a moses basket.
Mehack, a MFM home tester, was impressed by the feature that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also features the ability to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage.
Size
Cots and cot beds differ in size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than beds for cots. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used up to three years old. If you're looking for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available both large and standard both of which will convert into a cot/toddler beds. If you wish for your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a bigger cot, it's a great idea to pick the larger size.
MFM mum home tester Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for her baby's room. She says it's easy to get her baby in and out for night feeding or soothing, and that the quality is excellent when compared to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy.
Another home 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 a blast too. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Contrary to 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. However, it will require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the perfect mattress for your cot.
Height
When choosing a crib for your bed make sure it can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It must also be lower away from the way, so you can lift up your baby to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is particularly helpful if you are recovering from a C section. The Next2me cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to an 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 the height you'd like the base of your crib to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets when the base is situated at the lowest level and others prefer a higher level to provide them with more stability. One of our mum testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It comes with an easily collapsible side that you can press at the touch one button.
Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is typically around 6 months. This is due to the risk of suffocation. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to turn an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, they will have to remove the sides when they are ready to do so. This will stop them from getting out or falling out of the bed.
Design
There are a variety of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to extravagant. Some of the most luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light, a soothing center that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep or an adjustable footrest that allows you to reach your child to feed them. You may also find some models that can be converted to an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It has a swivelling bottom that allows you to take your baby to the crib and move them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who have to stay in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, stating that it was simple 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 to be the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a lining, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than other bedside cribs we tested but it folds flat into its travel bag so it's quite compact when not in use.
MFM mum home test Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib she explained how it was created with the needs of parents and children in mind. It has a great design that is extremely easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's swivelling base was a great idea because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
Safety
A large bedside cot's main security characteristic is the fact that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or their nappies. This makes it ideal for new mothers recovering from a C-section. It is recommended to choose an option that lets you lower the sides of the bed with a simple button press. This will allow you to easily lift your child up without getting out of bed. This is essential, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation such as pillowcases and duvets, which can cause your baby to overheat.
The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues like gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside cot sale sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents).
In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that they meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements were not practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants are trapped by the bedside cot newborn rail as well as an adult bed.
Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses which can be converted to other modes such as play yards and bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use which would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that is removable. Attachments can be permanently attached or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies.
The CPSC is reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.
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