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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to let parents sleep close to their children at night, without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only suitable for use up to 6 months when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot or a moses basket. MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model features an adjustable bassinet that you can use throughout the house, as well as an option to rock manually. It was simple to put together, and came with its own travel bag. Size bedside crib travel cot are smaller than cots. They also often convert into toddler beds, while they are typically used for up to three years. older. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available – standard and large – both of which convert into a cot bed/toddler mattress. Choosing the larger one is a good idea if you want your child to sleep in it until they are approximately three. Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried the product at home, said she liked that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses' basket but still not too big for the baby's room. It's easy to carry her child in and out for feeding or calming and that the quality is great, compared with many she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy. Another home-based tester, 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 comes with a reflux incline option and a machine-washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Unlike some International or European cot brands The Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the ideal mattress for your cot. Height When you are choosing a crib that is bedside, choose one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It must also be able to be lowered to the ground so that you can pull your baby up towards you during night feedings or for soothing. 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 up to 70cm. Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the cot's base to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point and others prefer a higher height to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice and one of our mum testers saying that it comes with a simple collapsible side that is easy to press down at the touch of a button. Remember that a bedside or bassinet should only be used until your baby can hold their head up unaided generally approximately 6 months. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. It's also important to know that if you select a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a crib it is necessary to remove the sides as soon as your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't climb out or fall out of bed. Design There are a variety of bedside cribs, from basic to lavish. The most luxurious models could include features like an integrated night light or a soothing center which plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or even the swivelling base which makes it easier to reach your child for feedings. Some models can be transformed into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for 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 is a swivelling base that lets you take your baby to the crib and move them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean sections, or those who need to stay in bed for extended periods. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by 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 was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit larger than some of the other cribs for bed we've looked at, but it folds flat in its travel bag so it's relatively compact when not in use. Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She said it was designed for parents and infants. It has a great design that is extremely simple to operate and is extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it allows you to move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be let down to make access easier especially for new mothers who are recovering from their C-sections', she said. Safety A large bedside cot's main security characteristic is that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort them, or change his or their diaper. This makes it ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C-section. You should choose the design that allows you to lower the side of the bed with a simple button press. This allows you to lift your child without getting out of bed. This is crucial, particularly when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of injury or suffocation, like duvets and pillows, which can cause your baby to overheat. The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues that included gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents). In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that they meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. However the CPSC concluded that such requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed. The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multi-use bedside beds to allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets through the use of an attachment that is removable and can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as an actual bassinet. The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments and others received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November 2021.