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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also referred to as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their children at night, without the risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby will be ready to transition to an actual bed. MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model features a bassinet that can be lifted off to use in the home and an option to rock manually. It was simple to put together and even came with a travel bag. Size Cots are smaller than cots. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However cots are generally used by children up to the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available that are large and standard both of which convert into a toddler bed or cot beds. If you wish for your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in the larger cot, it's a good idea to pick the larger size. MFM mom home test Jasmine was pleased that this 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 into and out of the cot during night feeds or for soothing, and that its quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are flimsy. Emily who is a home tester, loves the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora which is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with a reflux incline and a machine washable breathable liner. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. In contrast to International or European cot brands The Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase a new mattress as your baby grows. bedside cot newborn does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the ideal mattress for your cot. Height When selecting a cot for the bed be sure to choose one that can be raised to a height that's comfortable for you when feeding babies. It must also be lower to a level that is not in the way so you can lift up your child towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is particularly 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. Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their children out of traditional Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice, with one of our mom test subjects saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible side that is easy to push down with the click of the button. Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should only be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance generally around 6 months. bedside crib to cot is due to the possibility of suffocation. Be aware that if your child is old enough to be able to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot, you will need to remove the sides once they are able to do so. This will prevent them from getting out or falling out of bed. Design There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the most extravagant options include features such as an integrated light and a soothing center which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or a swivelling footrest that allows you to reach your child when you need to feed them. You may also find some models which can be made into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to move to a bigger bed. The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you pick up your baby and move them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who need to stay in the bed for extended periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying it was easy to use and made her baby much more manageable particularly after her 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 lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than other bedside cribs that we've tested, however it folds into its travel bag, making it 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 parents and babies in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic as it means you can move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be opened down to make access easier especially for new mothers who are recovering from their C-sections', she said. Safety The most important security aspect of a large bedside cot is that it can be moved up or down to allow parents to reach their baby when they need to feed them, comfort them or change their nappy. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from a c-section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side with the push of a button so you can effortlessly lift your baby without needing to get out of bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation, such as duvets and pillowcases that can cause your baby to overheat. The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product like gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents). In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example they would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements were not feasible or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are entrapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed. Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses which can be converted to different modes like play yards and bassinets. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multiuse bedside sleepers to allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets using a removable attachment that can be connected permanently or disconnected when the product is not being used as a 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 it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.