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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

bedside cot 6 months plus cots, also known as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to let parents sleep close to their children at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are only suitable for use up to 6 months, when your baby will be required to move into a cot or a moses basket.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, was awed by the feature that this model comes with an integrated bassinet that can be used throughout the house. It also features an option to rock manually. It was easy to assemble, and came with its own travel bag.

Size

Cots and cots differ in size, with cots being 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. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available that are large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot/toddler mattress. If you'd like your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a bigger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger one.

MFM mom home test Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket, but not too large for her baby's room. She says it's easy to carry her child in and out for feeding or soothing and that the quality is great when compared to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways It's a bassinet that lifts off that you can move around the home, and it's rocking too. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means you do not need to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib make sure it can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It also needs to be able to be dropped down so that you can pull your baby closer to you for night feeds or for soothing. This is particularly useful when you are recovering from a C-section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to a height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma huddle up to 70cm.

You should also consider the height you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their children out of standard Moses baskets at the lowest level, some mothers prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice and one of our mom testers stating that it comes with a simple collapsible side that is easy to press down at the touch of a button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance generally around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of inhaling suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you choose a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a crib it is necessary to start removing the sides when your child is ready for this to ensure that they don't get out of bed or fall out of bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use that range from basic to luxurious. The most luxurious models could include features like a built-in nightlight, a soothing centre that plays sounds and music and offers two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or the swivelling base which allows you to reach your baby for feedings. You may also find some models which can be made into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to transition to a larger bed.

For example the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, which won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that allows you to take your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require a bed for longer durations of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable particularly after her c-section.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and includes a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit larger than some of the other bedside cribs we looked at, but it folds flat into its travel bag so it's relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mum home tester Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib or cot crib, describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it allows you to move the bassinet from side-to-side, and one of its sides can be let down to facilitate access especially for new mothers who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added.

Safety

A large bedside cot [Click Home]'s main security characteristic is that it can easily be moved up or down so that parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or her nappies. This makes it ideal for mothers who are still be recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that allows you to lower one side at the push of a button, so you can easily lift your baby without needing to get out of the bed. This is essential, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of injury or suffocation, like duvets and pillows, which can cause your baby to become overheated.

The CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product like gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents) and consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these beds satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC found, however that these requirements weren't practical or effective in reducing number of incidents where infants are trapped between the bedside crib travel cot rail and an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside cots for newborns sleepers which can be converted to other modes, such as play yards or bassinets. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets using an attachment that can be connected permanently or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet.

The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments that were 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 be published in November 2021.