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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also referred to as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their infants at night without the danger of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months, when your baby will be ready to be moved to a crib. MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model features an adjustable bassinet that you can use in the home and a manual rocking function. It was also easy to assemble and came in its own bag for easy 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 the cot beds are typically used until three years old. older. If you're opting for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which convert into a cot/toddler mattress. If you want your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a bigger cot, it's a good idea to pick the larger size. Jasmine, an MFM mum who tested the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than a Moses basket, but not too big for her baby’s room. Jasmine says it's easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot for night feedings or soothing and that the quality is superior to others she has seen that are less sturdy. Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways – it's a lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also comes with an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. 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 another mattress as your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the perfect mattress for your cot. Height When selecting a cot for the bed be sure to choose one that can be raised to a height that's comfortable for you when feeding baby. It also needs to be able of being dropped down to allow you to lift your baby up towards you for night feeds or for soothing. This feature is especially useful if you are recovering from a C section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch can be adjusted to 70cm. Another thing to think about 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 standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher height to give them more stability. One of our mum testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. rocking bedside crib Cots For Tots is an easy-to-fold side that which you can use to touch a button. Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance, usually at around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It is also important to remember that if you select a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a cot, you will need to remove the sides as soon as your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't climb out or get out of the bed. Design There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the more expensive options come with features like an inbuilt light and a soothing center that plays music and sounds and has two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep or a swivelling footrest that allows you to reach your child in order to feed them. You may also find some models that can be converted to an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to transition to a larger bed. For example the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from Caesarean sections or who have to stay in bed for long periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much easier – especially after her c-section. Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a liner, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit larger than the other cribs that we've looked at, but it folds flat into its travel bag, so it's quite compact when not in use. MFM mom home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It is a fantastic design that is extremely simple to operate and is extremely sturdy. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was fantastic since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to facilitate access for mothers who are recovering from C-sections. Safety The bedside cot's primary security feature is 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 diaper. This makes it perfect for new mothers recovering from the C-section. Look for a design that allows you to lower one side with the push of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby without getting out of bed. This is especially important as your baby gets older and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to not add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, including duvets and pillows, which can cause babies to overheat. The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product that include gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents). In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance, these products would have to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not efficient or effective in reducing the amount of instances where infants are trapped by a bedside rail and an adult bed. A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted to other modes, such as bassinets or play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different provision to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. Attachments can be permanently attached or disconnected when the product's not being used as a baby bassinet. The CPSC is examining these comments and others received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when voting on the final rule which is expected to be released in November 2021.