Choosing a Large bedside cot mattress Cot

bedside rocking crib cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without risk of SIDS. However they are only suggested for use until 6 months when your baby is required to be moved into a cot or moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model has an adjustable bassinet that you can use in the home and an option 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 vary in terms of 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 until three years old. older. If you're looking for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available that are large bedside crib and standard both of which can be converted into a cot/toddler beds. Selecting the larger of the two is a good option for children who want to sleep in it until they reach +/- three.

Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested the product at home, said she liked the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses' basket but still not too large for the baby's room. She claims that it is easy to get the baby in and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe and that it's quality is better than other cots she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is - it's a lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also has an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you do not need to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it requires an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib, choose one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It should also be able to be lowered away from the way, so that you can pull your baby towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is particularly useful when you're recovering from an operation such as 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.

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 standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest level and others prefer a higher elevation to give them greater stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option and one of our mum testers saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible part that you can press down at the touch of the button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head up without assistance typically approximately 6 months. This is because of the danger of suffocation. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to be able to convert an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot you will have to take the sides off once they are ready to do so. This will prevent them from getting out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are many styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the most extravagant options include features like a built-in light or a center of calm that plays music and sound and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep. Another option is an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child when you need to feed them. Certain models can be converted into a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them to the other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require the bed for extended periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, stated that it was easy to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby - especially after a C-section.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It includes a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's bigger than other bedside cribs that we tested, but it folds down into its travel bag to make it a small size when not in use.

MFM mum home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside travel crib crib she explained how it was created with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is lightweight and easy to move. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was fantastic because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access for moms who are recovering from c-sections.

Safety

The most important safety aspect of a large bedside cot is that it is able to be raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their baby when they require to feed, comfort them or change their nappy. This means that it's ideal for mothers who still be recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side with the press of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby up without having to get out of bed. This is essential, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to not add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, including pillows and duvets, which could cause babies to become overheated.

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

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside cot for twins 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 rails that are lowered. However the CPSC found that these requirements are not feasible or effective to reduce the number of incidents where infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to other types of use, such as bassinets and play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add a second clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that is removable. This attachment can be permanently fixed or removed when the item is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is currently reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will be examining these comments when it decides on the final rule which is expected to be issued in the month of November 2021.