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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months, when your baby will be ready to move to a cot. Mehack, a MFM home tester, was impressed by the feature that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also comes with a manual rocking feature. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage. Size Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used by children up to the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes available – standard and large – both of which convert into a cot/toddler beds. If you wish for your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a larger cot, it's a good idea to choose the larger one. MFM mum home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. She says that it is easy to get the baby into and out of the cot during night feedings or soothing and that the quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are less sturdy. Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product It's a bassinet that lifts off that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also has a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. In contrast to 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 buy another mattress as your baby grows. However, it will require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here. Height When you are choosing a cot for your bed choose one that can be elevated to a height that's comfortable for you when feeding babies. It must also be lower to a level that is not in the way so that you can pull your child towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is particularly helpful when you are recovering from a C Section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to the height of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm. It is also important to consider how low you would like the bottom of your crib to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their children from standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest level, while others prefer a higher height to provide them with more stability. One of our testers for mums said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It has an easy-to-fold side that you can press at the push of a button. Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head up with no assistance, which is usually around 6 months. This is due to the risk of inhaling suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you choose a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a crib, you will need to begin removing the sides once your child is able to do this, so that they don't climb out or get out of bed. Design There are a variety of cribs for beds that range from basic to luxurious. The most luxurious models could include features like an integrated night light and a calming centre that plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibration to help soothe baby back to sleep, or even a swivelling base that allows you to get your baby's food in the right place. There are also models that can be transformed into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to a bigger bed. For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you pick up your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is perfect for new mums recovering from Caesareans or who have to remain in bed for extended periods. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby easier particularly after her c-section. Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. cots4tots was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib and has a machine-washable interior, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's larger than other bedside cribs that we've tested, however it folds up into its bag for travel, making it relatively compact when it's not in use. MFM mom home test Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib, she explained how it was created with babies and parents in mind. It has a great design that is incredibly simple to operate 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 opened down to ease access – particularly for new mums who are recovering from their C-sections', she said. Safety The most important security characteristic of a bedside cot is that it can be moved up or down to allow parents to reach their baby when they need to feed them, soothe them, or change their nappy. This is why it's perfect for mothers who still recovering from a C section. Find a model that lets you lower one side at the push of a button, so you can easily lift your baby up without needing to get out of the bed. This is important, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation, such as pillowcases and duvets that can cause your baby to become overheated. The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues like gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents). In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these beds satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. However the CPSC concluded that such requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed. A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers that can be converted to other modes such as bassinets and play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that is removable. The attachment can be permanently fixed or removed when the item is not being used as a bassinet for babies. The CPSC is reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.