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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to let parents sleep close to their babies at night without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only suggested for use until 6 months, when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot, or a moses basket. Mehack is an MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model features a bassinet that can be used around the home. It also has a manual rocking feature. It was also easy to assemble and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage. Size Cots and cot beds vary in size in size, with cots smaller than cot beds. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However cots are generally used for children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard that can be transformed into a toddler bed or a cot. If you wish for your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in the larger cot, it's a great idea to pick the larger size. MFM mom home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly larger than a Moses basket, but not too large for her baby's room. She says it's easy to lift her baby in and out for feeding or soothing and that the quality is great when compared to other cots she's seen that are flimsy. Another home tester, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. It also has a reflux incline option 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. In contrast to International or European cot brands, the Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy another mattress as your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here. Height When choosing a crib for your bed pick one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It must also be lowered away from the way, so you can raise your child towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is especially helpful when you're recovering from C-section. The Next2me cot and the 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. It is also important to consider the level you would like the bottom of your crib to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their babies from standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher level to give them more stability. bedside crib with changing table of our mum testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has a collapsible side you can press at the press of the button. Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used until your baby is able to hold their head up without assistance generally about 6 months. This is due to the danger of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to note that if you choose a bedside or bassinet which can convert into a cot and vice versa, you must begin removing the sides once your child is able to do this, so that they don't get out of bed or fall out of bed. Design There are many styles of bedside cribs, from basic to extravagant. The most luxurious models could include features like an integrated night light or a soothing center which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or even a swivelling base that makes it easier to get your baby's food in the right place. bedside crib with changing table can be converted into a toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed. For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that lets you take your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. This is great for new mothers recovering from Caesareans or who have to stay in bed for extended periods. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said it was simple to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby – especially after having a C-section. Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's larger than other bedside cribs that we tested, but it folds down into its travel bag to make it relatively compact when it's not in use. MFM mom home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib she explained how it was created with parents and babies in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it lets you move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be lowered down to ease access – particularly for new mums who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added. Safety The bedside cot's primary safety characteristic is that it is able to be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their child to feed, comfort or change his or her nappies. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from a c-section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side at the push of a button, so you can effortlessly lift your baby without having to get out of the bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and more mobile. It is also important to not add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, like pillows and duvets. These can cause babies to overheat. The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related 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 misassembly (6 incidents). In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that they meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing amount of instances where infants are trapped between the bedside rail as well as an adult bed. Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to different modes like bassinets and play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses which would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. Attachments can be permanently attached or removed when the item is not being used as a bassinet for babies. The CPSC is currently reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when voting on the final rule which is expected to be published in November 2021.