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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also referred as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their infants at night without the risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months, when your baby will be ready to transition to an actual 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 has an option to rock manually. It was easy to assemble and even came with a travel bag. Size Cots and cot beds differ in size in size, with cots smaller than beds for cots. They also often convert into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used up to three years old. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot/toddler bed. Selecting the larger of the two is a good option for children who want to sleep in it until they are +/– three. Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked the fact that it was a little bigger than the typical Moses' basket but still 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 the quality is better than other cots she has seen that are cheap and flimsy. Another home tester, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is – it's a lift-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's rocking too. It also has an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. In contrast to International or European cot brands, the Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here. Height When choosing a bedside cot choose one that can be raised to a height that is comfortable for you to feed your babies. It also needs to be able to be dropped down out of the way so that you can lift your baby up towards you for feedings at night or soothing. This feature is particularly useful if you're 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. It is also important to consider how low you would like the base of your crib to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest level, while others prefer a higher elevation to give them greater stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option and one of our mum testers stating that it comes with a simple collapsible part that you can push down with the click of the button. Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should not be used until your baby can hold their head up without assistance typically approximately 6 months. This is because of the risk of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to know that if you choose a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can convert into a cot it is necessary to remove the sides as soon as your child is ready for this to ensure that they don't get out of bed or get out of bed. Design There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from simple to luxurious. The most luxurious models could include features such as a built-in nightlight and a calming centre that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels of vibration to help soothe your baby to sleep, or the swivelling base which allows you to easily reach your baby for feedings. There are also models which can be made into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to a bigger bed. The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It has a swivelling bottom that allows you to take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or those who have to remain in bed for long periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said that it was simple to use and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after the C-section. Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and is equipped with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than the other bedside cribs we looked at, but it folds flat in its travel bag, so it's quite compact when not in use. MFM mum home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with parents and babies in mind. It is lightweight and easy to move. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it allows you to move the bassinet side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to facilitate access especially for mothers who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added. Safety The main safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it is able to be raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their baby when they require to feed, comfort them, or change their nappy. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from the c-section. Look for a design that lets you lower one side at the press of a button, so you can effortlessly lift your baby without needing to get out of bed. This is especially important as your baby grows older and more mobile. Avoid adding bedside cosleeper that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, like duvets and pillows, which can cause your baby to overheat. The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents). In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example they would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't efficient or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are trapped between the bedside rail and an adult bed. Many of the incidents reported in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted into other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would permit them to meet the 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 bassinet for babies. The CPSC is examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November 2021.