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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents rest with their baby at night without risk of SIDS. However they are not recommended for use up to 6 months of age when your baby will need to move into a cot or moses basket.

Mehack, a MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model has a bassinet that can be used around the house. It also features the ability to rock manually. It was simple to put together, and came with its own travel bag.

Size

Cots and cots differ in terms of size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than cot beds. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only intended for children who are the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes to choose from - standard and large - both of which can be converted into a toddler bed or cot mattress. If you'd like your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a bigger cot, it's a great idea to choose the larger one.

MFM mother home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than a Moses basket but not too big for her baby's room. She says it's easy to lift her baby in and out for night feeding or soothing, and the quality is top-notch when compared to other cots she's seen that are flimsy.

Another home tester, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is It's a bassinet that lifts off that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you don't have to purchase a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.

Height

When choosing a bedside cot be sure to choose one that can be elevated to a height that is comfortable for you when feeding baby. It should also be able to be lower away from the way, so you can lift up your child towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is particularly useful if you're recovering from C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.

You should also think about the height you would like the base of your crib 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 height to provide them with more stability. One of our mom testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with an easily collapsible side that you can press at the touch one button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby is able to hold his head up with no assistance, which is typically at around 6 months. This is due to the danger of inhaling 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, they must remove the sides as soon as they are ready to do this. This will stop them from getting out or falling out of bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use that range from basic to lavish. Some of the most luxurious options include features like a built-in light or a center of calm which plays music and sounds and has two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep or the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child to feed them. There are also models which can be made into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to a larger bed.

For example, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you take your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. This is great for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean sections or those who have to stay in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made her baby easier especially after a 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 and has a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's larger than other cribs we've tested, however it folds down into its travel bag to make it compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester, also praised the bedside crib that turns into cot crib's functionality. She claimed that it was designed to be used by parents and infants. It has a great design that is very maneuverable and is super-sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing as it means you can move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be lowered down to ease access especially for new mothers who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is the fact that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed or comfort them, or change his or his or her nappies. This makes it ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C section. Find a model that lets you lower one side at the push of a button, so you can easily lift your baby without having to get out of bed. This is crucial, particularly when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. It is also important to not add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, such as pillows and duvets. These can cause babies 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), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance the products would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However the CPSC found that these requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside cot crib beds which can be converted into other types of equipment, like play yards or bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets through the use of an attachment that can be connected permanently or disconnected when the product is not being used as a bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR regarding bedside travel crib sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when voting on the final rule that is expected to come out in November 2021.