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 fear of SIDS. best bedside cot uk are only recommended up to 6 months, after which your baby is ready to transition to a crib.
Mehack, a MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model has a bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also features a manual rocking feature. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.
Size
Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than cot beds. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas cot beds are generally only used up to three years older. There are two sizes of wooden cots - big and standard that can be transformed into a toddler bed or a cot. If you'd like your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a larger cot, it's a good idea to choose the larger size.
Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried the product at home, was pleased the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for the room of her baby. She says it's easy to get her baby in and out for feeding or soothing, and that the quality is excellent in comparison to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy.
Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways it's a drop-off bassinet that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also comes with a reflux incline and a machine washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you do not need to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it does require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.
Height
When selecting a bedside crib, choose one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It must also be able to be dropped down to allow you to lift your baby towards you during night feedings or for soothing. This feature is particularly useful in the event of recovering from an operation such as 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.
It is also important to consider the level you would like the bottom of your crib to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their infants from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest level, while others prefer a higher elevation to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option with one of our mom testers stating that it is easy to use with a collapsible part that you can use at the push of a button.
Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is usually around 6 months. This is due to the risk of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to note that if you choose a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a cot it is necessary to start removing the sides when your child is able to do this to ensure they don't get out of bed or get out of the bed.
Design
There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to lavish. Some of the most extravagant options include features such as an integrated light or a center of calm that 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 to feed them. There are also models that can be converted to an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to transition to a larger bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This makes it perfect for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean or require a bed for longer durations of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, stating that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much easier particularly after her c-section.
Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It is equipped with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. It's a bit bigger than the other cribs that we've looked at, but it folds flat into its bag for travel, so it's quite compact when not in use.
Leya, MFM mum home tester, also acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She said it was designed for parents and children. 'It has an excellent design that is extremely maneuverable and is extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic because it allows you to move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be lowered down to ease access especially for new mothers who are recovering from their C-sections', she said.
Safety
The bedside cot's primary safety characteristic is the fact that it can easily be raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed or comfort them, or change his or their diaper. This means that it's ideal for mothers who still be recovering from a C-section. You should look for a design which lets you lower the bed's side with a simple button press. This allows you to raise your child without having to get out of bed. This is essential, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the chance of suffocation or injury, such as pillowcases and duvets that can cause your baby to overheat.
The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product, such as gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents).
In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance the products would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However the CPSC found that these requirements are not practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.
The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted into other modes, such as bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multiuse bedside sleepers to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets using a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the item is not being used as the bassinet.
The CPSC is examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will be examining these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.