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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to let parents rest with their baby at night without risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months, when your baby is old enough to move to the bed. MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model features a lift-off bassinet you can use throughout the house, as well as a manual rocking function. It was simple to put together, and even came with a travel bag. Size Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However bedside baby sleeper are generally used by children up to the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes available that are large and standard both of which will convert into a cot/toddler bed. If you want your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in the larger cot, it's a great idea to pick the larger one. Jasmine, an MFM mother who tested the product at home, said she liked that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses' basket but still not too large for the baby's room. Jasmine says it's easy to get the baby into and out of the cot for night feeds or for soothing and that it's quality is superior to others she has seen that are flimsy. Another home test subject, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is – it's a lift-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. It also comes with an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. In contrast to International or European cot brands, the Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase another mattress as your baby grows. However, it does require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here. Height When you are choosing a cot for your bed, look for one that can be raised to a height that is comfortable for you when feeding babies. It must also be able to be dropped down so that you can lift your baby towards you for night feeds or for soothing. This is especially useful when you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm. You should also think about how low you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their children out of standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, other mums prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our mom testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It is a collapsible side which you can use to push of the button. Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is usually around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It is also important to remember that if you choose a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can convert into a cot it is necessary to begin removing the sides once your child is able to do this to ensure they don't climb out or get out of bed. Design There are many styles of bedside cribs, from simple to luxurious. Some of the most luxurious options include features such as a built-in light and a soothing center which plays music and sounds and has two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep. Another option is the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. You may also find some models that can be converted to a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to their own bigger bed. For example the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you pick up your newborn and move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This is ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean or require bed for longer periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested this product at home, said that it was easy to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby, especially after the c-section. Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than other cribs for bed we've tried, but it folds flat into its bag for travel, so it's quite compact when not in use. MFM mom home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this crib for bed, she explained how it was created with parents and babies in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was brilliant because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access for mothers who are recovering from c-sections. Safety A large bedside cot's main safety feature is that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed, comfort or change his or their nappies. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from the c-section. It is recommended to choose a design which lets you lower the bed's side with a simple button press. This will allow you to raise your child without getting out of bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and more mobile. You should also avoid adding anything to the cot 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 product-related issues like gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents). In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these products meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances where infants are entrapped by a bedside rail and an adult bed. Many of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted to different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different clause 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 can be removed. Attachments can be permanently fixed or disconnected when the product's not being used as a baby bassinet. The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to come out in November 2021.