Choosing a Large
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Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents rest with their baby at night without fear of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is old enough to be moved to a crib.
Mehack is an MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model features an integrated bassinet that can be used around the home. It also features an option to rock manually. It was also simple to assemble and came in its own bag for easy storage.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They can also be converted into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used for up to three years. older. If you're opting for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available both
large bedside crib and standard both of which will convert into a cot bed/toddler beds. Choosing the larger one is a good idea if you want your child to sleep in it until they are +/- three.
Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses basket, but not too big for the baby's room. She says it's easy to carry her child in and out for night feeding or calming and that the quality is great, compared with many she's seen that feel flimsy.
Emily who is a home-based tester, is thrilled by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora which is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also rocks. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable breathable liner. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. Contrary to some International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy another mattress as your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.
Height
When choosing a bedside cot, look for one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for you to feed your babies. It should also be able to be lower out of the way, so you can lift up your baby 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 an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.
Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the cot's base to be. While some moms find it easier to get their babies out of the standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest height, others prefer a higher base to give them more stability. One of our mom testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It comes with a collapsible side which you can use to touch a button.
Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is typically around 6 months. This is because of the risk of suffocation. Be aware that when your child is old enough to be able to convert a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot you will need to take the sides off once they are able to do this. This will stop them from climbing out or falling out of the bed.
Design
There are a variety of cribs that are bedside, ranging from simple to luxurious. The most luxurious models could include features like a built-in night light or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and comes with two levels of vibrating to help soothe baby back to sleep, or even an adjustable base that allows you to easily get your baby's food in the right place. There are also models that can be converted to an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to a larger bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that allows you to take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require a bed for longer periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby easier 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 is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than other cribs for bed that we tested, but it folds up into its travel bag to make it compact when not in use.
Leya, MFM mum home tester also appreciated the
bedside crib's function. She claimed that it was designed for both parents and infants. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was brilliant since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to make access easier, especially for new mums recovering from C-sections.
Safety
A large bedside cot (
visit this weblink)'s main safety characteristic is the fact that it can easily be raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort him or her nappy. This means that it's ideal for new mothers who may still be recovering from a C-section. You should choose a design which lets you lower the sides of the bed with a single button press. This will allow you to easily lift your child 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 could increase the chance of suffocation, or injury, including pillows and duvets. These could cause babies to become overheated.
The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product 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 the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance they would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at least the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. The CPSC found, however that these requirements weren't efficient or effective in reducing the amount of instances where infants are trapped between the bedside rail and an adult bed.
A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that can be converted to different modes like bassinets and play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different option to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers which would permit 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 baby bassinet.
The CPSC is 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.