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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 recommended for up to 6 months, when your baby is ready to move to an actual cot. MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model features a bassinet that can be lifted off to use in the home and a manual rocking function. It was also easy to put together and came with its own bag for easy storage. Size Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They can also be converted into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used for up to three years. old. If you're opting for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available – standard and large – both of which convert into a cot/toddler mattress. Selecting the larger one is a good idea if you want your child to sleep in it until the age of at least three years old. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket, but not too large for the space of her baby's. She says that it is easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot during night feedings or soothing and that it's quality is better than other cots she has seen that are flimsy. Emily is another home-based tester, is thrilled by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora – it is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. It was also nominated 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 be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it requires an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here. Height When selecting a cot for the bed choose one that can be raised up to a level that is comfortable for feeding your baby. It must also be lower away from the way, so you can raise your child towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is especially useful if 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 can be adjusted to 70cm. You should also consider the level you'd like the base of your crib to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their babies from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point, while some prefer a higher elevation to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option and 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 bedside or bassinet should not be used until your baby can hold their head up without assistance, usually at around 6 months. This is because of the risk of being suffocated. It's also important to note that if you choose a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a cot and vice versa, you must begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this to ensure they don't get out of bed or get out of the bed. Design There are many different styles of bedside crib with a range of styles from simple to luxurious. The more luxurious options may include features such as a built-in nightlight, a soothing centre that plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or even a swivelling base that makes it easier to reach your child for feedings. There are also models which can be made into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to move to their own bigger bed. For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, which won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Crib, Best Cot 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 up. This makes it perfect for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who need to stay in bed for longer periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby easier particularly 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 liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's larger than other cribs for bed that we tested, but it folds into its bag for travel, making it relatively compact when it's not in use. MFM mom home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. ' bedside cot crib has an excellent design that is very maneuverable and is extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it allows you to move the bassinet side to side, and one of its sides can be lowered down to facilitate access especially for mothers who are recovering from C-sections,' she added. Safety The main safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be easily adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their baby when they require to feed them, comfort them or change their nappy. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from a c-section. Find a model that allows you to lower one side at the press of a button, so you can easily lift your baby without getting out of the bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. You should also avoid adding anything to the cot that increases the risk of suffocation or injury, like duvets and pillows, which can cause babies to overheat. The NPR of the CPSC 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 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 a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not efficient or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are trapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed. A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted into other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets using an attachment that is removable and can be connected permanently or disconnected when the item is not being used as a bassinet. The CPSC is reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to come out in November 2021.