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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without fear of SIDS. However, they are only suitable for use up to 6 months of age when your baby will be required to move into a cot, or a moses basket. MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model has an adjustable bassinet that you can use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came with its own bag for easy storage. Size Cots and cot beds vary in terms of size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However they are typically used by children up to the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available that are large and standard both of which will convert into a cot/toddler mattress. Selecting the larger of the two is a good idea for children who want to sleep in it until they are approximately three. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was a little bigger than the Moses basket but not too large for her baby's room. She says that it is easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot for night feedings or soothing, and that its quality is superior to others she has seen that are flimsy. Emily, another home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora that is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that breathes. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. Unlike some International or European cot brands The Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here's small bedside cot Cots 4 Tots for your cot. Height When choosing a bedside cot, look for one that can be raised to a height that's comfortable for you to feed your the baby. It must also be lowered to a level that is not in the way so you can lift up your baby towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is especially helpful in the event of recovering from a C-section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to an elevation 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. While some mothers find it easier to lift their children out of the standard Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer a higher base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option, with one of our mum test subjects saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible side that is easy to press down at the touch of the button. Remember that a bedside or bassinet should only be used until your baby can hold their head up unaided generally about 6 months. This is due to the danger of suffocation. Be aware that when your child is old enough to turn an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot you must take the sides off once they are able to do so. This will stop them from climbing out or falling out of the bed. Design There are a variety of bedside cribs, from basic to lavish. The more expensive options could include features such as an integrated night light or a soothing center that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby to sleep, or a swivelling base that allows you to easily reach your child for feedings. You can also find models that can be transformed into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed. The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that lets you take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This is ideal for new mums recovering from Caesareans, or those who need to stay in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much easier especially after a c-section. Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It comes with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's larger than other bedside cribs that we've tested, however it folds into its bag for travel, making it a small size when not in use. Leya, MFM mum home tester, also praised the bedside crib's functionality. She claimed that it was designed for both parents and children. 'It has an excellent design that is very simple to operate and is extremely sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's swivelling base was fantastic since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access for moms who are recovering from C-sections. Safety The most important security aspect of a large bedside cot is that it can be easily adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their baby when they require to feed them, comfort them or change their nappy. This means that it's ideal for mothers who are still recovering from a C section. You should choose the design that allows you to lower the bed's side with a single button press. This will allow you to lift your child up without having to get out of the bed. This is crucial, particularly as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the chance of injury or suffocation such as pillowcases and duvets, which can cause your baby to overheat. The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product that include gaps between a 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 the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance the products would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't efficient or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are entrapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed. A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses which can be converted to other modes such as play yards and bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative option to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. The attachment can be permanently fixed or disconnected when the product's not being used as a baby bassinet. The CPSC is reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November 2021.