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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents sleep close to their baby at night without risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby will be ready to be moved to a bed. MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that you can use in the home and an option to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came with its own travel 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 up to three years older. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which convert into a cot/toddler bed. If you wish for your child (or children) to be able to sleep in the larger cot, it's a good option to select the larger size. Jasmine, an MFM mother who tested the product at home, liked that it was a bit bigger than the typical Moses basket, but not too large for the room of her baby. It's easy to lift her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime 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 lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also has a reflux incline option and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you don't have 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 pick one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It also needs to be able to be lowered down so that you can lift your baby up towards you for night feeds or soothing. This is especially useful when you're recovering from C-section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm. Another thing to think about is the height you would like to set for the cot's base to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their infants from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point and others prefer a higher height to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice, with one of our mum testers stating that it comes with a simple collapsible part that you can push down with the click of one button. Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby is able to hold his head up without assistance, which is typically about 6 months old. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. baby bedside cot is also important to be aware that when your child is old enough to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot, they must remove the sides when 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 crib with a range of styles from simple to luxurious. The more luxurious options may include features such as an integrated night light or a soothing center that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels of vibrating to help soothe baby back to sleep, or an adjustable base that allows you to easily reach your child for feedings. Certain models can be converted into the toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own 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 allows you to take your baby to the crib and move them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or those who have to remain in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was easy to use and made her baby much more manageable particularly after her c-section. Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a interior, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than other cribs that we've tried, but it folds flat into its bag for travel, so it's quite compact when not in use. Leya, MFM mum home tester also acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She claimed that it was designed for both parents and infants. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. She said that the bassinet's pivoting base was a great idea because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access, especially for new mums recovering from c-sections. Safety The most important security feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their baby when they need to feed, comfort them, or change their nappy. This means that it's ideal for mothers who still be recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that allows you to lower one side with the push of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby without getting out of the bed. This is especially important as your baby gets older and becomes more mobile. It is also important to be careful not to add anything to the crib that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, including duvets and pillows, which can cause babies to overheat. The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems that included gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents) and consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents). In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding more 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 rail that is lowered. The CPSC found, however that these requirements weren't efficient or effective in reducing number of incidents where infants are trapped between a bedside rail and an adult bed. A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted to other types of equipment, like play yards or bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. Attachments can be permanently fixed or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet. The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be released in November of 2021.