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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents snuggle with their infant at night without risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is old enough to transition to the bed. MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that you can use in the home and an option to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came in its own bag for easy storage. Size Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However they are typically intended for children who are the age of three. If you're looking for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes to choose from – standard and large – both of which convert into a cot/toddler beds. The larger one is a good option when you want your child to sleep in it until they are +/– three. MFM mum home test Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was slightly bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for her baby's room. She says it's easy to lift her baby in and out for night feeding or calming and that the quality is excellent in comparison to other cots she's seen that are flimsy. Emily, another home tester, is awed 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 of reflux as well as a machine washable breathable liner. bedside cots 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 purchase a new mattress as your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here. Height When choosing a crib for your bed make sure it can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It must also be able to be dropped down so that you can lift your baby closer to you for feedings at night or for soothing. This feature is especially useful when you are recovering from a C-section. For instance 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. Another thing to think about is how low you want the base of your cot to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their babies out of traditional Moses baskets at the smallest height, others prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice and one of our mom test subjects saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible part that you can use at the push of one button. Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should only be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance, usually at about 6 months. This is because of the danger of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to know that if you select a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can convert into a cot, you will need to begin removing the sides once your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't climb out or get out of bed. Design There are a variety of bedside cribs, from basic to lavish. The more luxurious options may include features like an integrated night light, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels of vibrating to help soothe baby back to sleep, or the swivelling base which makes it easier to get your baby's food in the right place. Some models can be transformed into the toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed. For instance, 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 allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get out of bed. This is perfect for new mums recovering from Caesarean sections or those who have to remain in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, stating that it was simple to use and made her baby much easier especially after a c-section. Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. It's bigger than other cribs for bed that we tested, but it folds into its travel bag to make it relatively compact when it's not in use. MFM mom home tester Leya loved the practicality of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with parents and babies in mind. 'It has an excellent design that is very maneuverable and is super-sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it allows you to move the bassinet side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to facilitate access especially for mothers who are recovering from C-sections,' she added. Safety A large bedside cot's main security feature is that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed, comfort or change his or her diaper. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from an c-section. Find a model that lets you lower one side with the push of a button. This way, you can effortlessly lift your baby without getting out of bed. This is crucial, particularly as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of injury or suffocation, such as duvets and pillowcases, which can cause your baby to become overheated. The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents). In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these beds satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements were not practical or effective in reducing amount of instances where infants are entrapped by a bedside rail and an adult bed. A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to other modes such as play yards and bassinets. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add a second option to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. This attachment can be permanently attached or removed when the product is not being used as a baby bassinet. The CPSC is reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be published in the month of November 2021.