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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their baby at night without fear of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to transition to the bed. MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model comes with a bassinet that can be lifted off to use in the home and a manual rocking function. It was easy to assemble, and came with its own travel bag. Size Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They can also be converted into toddler beds, while they are typically used for up to three years. older. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. The larger one is a good choice when you want your child to sleep in it until they reach at least three years old. Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked that it was a bit bigger than a Moses' basket but still not too large for the room of her baby. It's easy to carry her child in and out for night feeding or calming and the quality is top-notch in comparison to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy. Emily who is a home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora – it is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that is breathable. 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 Lora is a cot that Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. However, Cots For Tots does require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here. Height When selecting a cot for the bed, look for one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for you when feeding the baby. It should also be able to be lower away from the way, so you can raise your baby to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is particularly helpful when you are recovering from a C-section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm. It is also important to consider the height you would like the base of your crib to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their children out of the standard Moses baskets at the lowest level, some mothers prefer a higher base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option and one of our mom testers saying that it comes with a simple collapsible part that you can press down at the touch of one 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 generally around 6 months. This is due to the risk of inhaling suffocation. It is also important to be aware that when your child is old enough to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot, they must remove the sides when they are ready 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 with a range of styles from simple to luxurious. The more luxurious options may include features like a built-in nightlight, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or even an adjustable base that makes it easier to reach your child for feedings. There are also models that can be transformed into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to move to their own bigger bed. The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that allows you to take your baby to the crib and move them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is ideal for new mums recovering from Caesarean births, or those who need to stay in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made her baby easier particularly after her c-section. Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It includes a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's slightly larger than other cribs that we've tried, but it folds flat into its bag for travel, so it's relatively compact when not in use. Leya, MFM mum home tester also praised the bedside crib's functionality. She claimed that it was designed to be used by parents and children. It is a fantastic design that is extremely easy to manoeuvre and it is 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 lowered down to ease access especially for mothers who are recovering from their c-sections,' she said. Safety The most important security 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 them, soothe them, or change their nappy. This means that it's ideal for new mothers who may still be recovering from a C-section. Find a model that lets you lower one side at the press of a button. This way, you can effortlessly lift your baby without getting out of bed. This is essential, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. It is also important to be careful not to add anything to the crib that could increase the chance of suffocation or injury, such as duvets and pillows, which could cause babies to become overheated. The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues, such as 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 introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example the products would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at least the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. However, the CPSC concluded that such requirements are not feasible or effective to reduce the number of incidents where infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed. A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers that could be converted into other types of use, such as bassinets and play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets using an attachment that can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet. The CPSC is considering these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be published in November 2021.