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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also referred as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their babies 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 the fact that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that you can use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage. Size Cots and cots differ in size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than cot beds. 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 – big and standard, which can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot. If you wish for your child (or children) to be able to sleep in the larger cot, it's a great option to select the larger one. MFM mother home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was a little bigger than a Moses basket but not too big for her baby's room. She says it's easy to get her baby in and out for feeding or calming and that the quality is great, compared with many she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy. Emily is another home tester, is awed by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora which is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has a reflux incline 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 an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it will require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the ideal mattress for your cot. Height When you are choosing a cot for your bed, look for one that can be raised up to a level that is comfortable for you when feeding babies. It should also be able to be dropped down so that you can lift your baby closer to you for night feeds or to soothe. This feature is especially useful when you are recovering from a C section. The Next2me cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the 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 mothers find it is easier to lift their children from their standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level and others prefer a higher elevation to give them greater stability. One of our mom testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It is a collapsible side you can push at the touch the button. Keep in mind that a bedside or bassinet should only be used until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance generally around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. Be aware that if your child is old enough to convert a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot, they will need to remove the sides once they are ready to do this. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of the bed. Design There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to extravagant. Some of the most extravagant options include features such as an inbuilt light or a center of calm that plays music and sound and has two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child to feed them. Some models can be transformed into an infant bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed. The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example has 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 pick up your baby and move them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require a bed for longer durations of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was easy to use and made her baby much more manageable – especially after her c-section. Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's bigger than other bedside cribs that we've tested, however it folds down into its travel bag, making it relatively compact when it's not in use. MFM mum home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib describing how it was designed with parents and babies in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's swivelling base was brilliant because it allowed you to move it from side to side. rocking bedside crib of its sides could be lowered to facilitate access for moms who are recovering from c-sections. Safety The main safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their baby when they require to feed them, soothe them, or change their nappy. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from an c-section. You should choose the design that allows you to lower the side of the bed with a single button press. This allows you to lift your child up without having to get out of bed. This is important, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, such as pillowcases and duvets that can cause your baby to overheat. The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems that included gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents) and consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents). In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example, these products would have to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not efficient or effective in reducing amount of instances where infants are entrapped by a bedside rail and an adult bed. The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers that could be converted into other modes such as bassinets and play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses which would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies. The CPSC is examining the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November 2021.