Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their baby at night without fear of SIDS. However they are only recommended for use up to 6 months of age when your baby is required to be moved into a cot or moses basket.
Mehack is an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model features an integrated bassinet that can be used throughout the home. It also has the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came with its own travel bag for easy storage.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, while they are typically used until three years old. old. If you're opting for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot/toddler beds. If you wish for your child (or children) to be able to sleep in the larger cot, it's a great idea to choose the larger one.
MFM mother home test Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was a little bigger than the Moses basket, but not too large for her baby's room. It's easy to carry her child in and out for feeding or soothing and that the quality is great, compared with many she's seen that are flimsy.
Emily, another home tester, loves the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. cheap bedside cot . It also has 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, the Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase a new mattress as your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the ideal mattress for your cot.
Height
When choosing a crib for your bed pick one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It must also be able to be dropped down so that you can lift your baby towards you during night feedings or to soothe. This feature is especially useful when you are recovering from a C-section. For example the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.
You should also consider how low you would like the base of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their babies out of standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, others prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our mom testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has a collapsible side which you can use to press of a button.
Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head up with no assistance, which is typically around 6 months. This is due to the risk of being suffocated. It's also important to note that if you choose a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can convert into a cot it is necessary to start removing the sides when your child is able to do this, so that they don't get out of bed or fall out of the bed.
Design
There are a variety of bedside crib, ranging from simple to extravagant. Some of the more extravagant options include features like an inbuilt light and a soothing center that plays music and sound and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep, or the swivelling footrest, which allows you to reach your child in order to feed them. Certain models can be converted into the 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, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It has a swivelling bottom that lets you take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesareans or who need to stay in bed for longer durations of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, said that it was easy to operate and made it easier for her to reach her baby - especially after the c-section.
Another option 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 and is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. It's slightly larger than the other bedside cribs we looked at, but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it's relatively compact when not in use.
Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she praised the bedside crib's functionality. She claimed that it was designed for parents and infants. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic as it means you can move the bassinet from side to side and one of its sides can be opened down to facilitate access - particularly for new mums who are recovering from C-sections,' she added.
Safety
A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is the fact that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or his or her nappy. This makes it ideal for new mothers recovering from the C-section. You should choose an option that lets you lower the sides of the bed by pressing a button. This allows you to lift your child up without getting out of the bed. This is crucial, particularly when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You should also not add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, including pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.
The CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).
In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance they would need to meet the minimum side 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 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.
A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to other modes, such as bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently fixed or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies.
The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it decides on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November of 2021.