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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their children at night without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only recommended for use up to 6 months, when your baby is required to be moved into a cot or a moses basket. MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model features an adjustable bassinet that you can use around the house and a manual rocking function. It was also easy to put together and came in its own bag for easy storage. Size Cots and cots differ in terms of size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only intended for children who are the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots – large and standard, which can be converted 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 good option to select the larger size. MFM mother home tester Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. It's easy to get her baby in and out for feeding or soothing, and the quality is top-notch in comparison to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy. Another home tester, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is it's a drop-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you do not need to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it requires a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the perfect mattress for your cot. best bedside cot for newborn When choosing a bedside cot, look for one that can be elevated to a height that is comfortable for feeding your baby. It must also be lower to a level that is not in the way so you can lift up your child towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is especially useful in the event of 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. Another thing to think about is how low you want the base of your cot to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level and others prefer a higher elevation to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice and one of our mum testers stating that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that you can use at the push of the button. Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeper 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 being suffocated. It's also important to note that if you opt for a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can convert into a cot it is necessary to remove the sides as soon as your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't climb out or get out of bed. Design There are many different styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to lavish. Some of the most luxurious options include features like an integrated light and a soothing center which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. Certain models can be converted into a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed. The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is great for new mothers recovering from Caesareans or those who have to remain in bed for prolonged periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, said it was easy to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby – especially after having a c-section. Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It was awarded 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 rocking feature. It's larger than other cribs for bed that we tested, but it folds into its travel bag to make it relatively compact when it's not in use. MFM mom home tester Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It is lightweight and easy to move. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it lets you move the bassinet side to side, and one of its sides can be lowered down to facilitate access especially for new mothers who are recovering from C-sections', she said. 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 nappy. This means that it's ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C-section. Look for a design that lets you lower one side at the press of a button, so you can easily lift your baby without having to get out of bed. This is important, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation like duvets and pillows which could cause your baby to become overheated. The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues that include 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 examined the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that they satisfy 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 weren't efficient or effective in reducing number of instances in which 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 that can be converted to other types of use, such as play yards and bassinets. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets through the use of an attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product is not being used as an actual bassinet. The CPSC is considering these and other comments received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November 2021.