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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also known as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their infants at night, without the risk of SIDS. However they are only suggested for use until 6 months when your baby will be required to move into a cot or a moses basket. Mehack, a MFM home tester, was impressed by the feature that this model comes with a bassinet that can be used around the home. It also comes with a manual rocking feature. It was simple to put together, and even came with a travel bag. Size Cots and cot beds vary in terms of size in size, with cots smaller than cot beds. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used for children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard – which can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. If you want your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a bigger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger size. Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested 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 it's easy to get her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or calming and that the quality is great in comparison to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy. Another home test subject, 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 breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you don't have to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here. Height When choosing a bedside cot choose one that can be elevated to a height that is comfortable for you when feeding the baby. It must also be able to be dropped down to allow you to lift your baby closer to you for night feeds or soothing. This feature is especially helpful in the event of recovering from a C-section. The Next2me cot and the 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 base of your cot. Some moms find it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest point, while some prefer a higher height to give them greater stability. bedside co sleeper cot is a well-liked option and one of our mum testers saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible side that is easy to push down with the click of a button. Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable until your baby is able to hold their head up without assistance generally around 6 months. This is due to the risk of suffocation. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to be able to convert an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot you will have to remove the sides when they are able to do so. This will stop them from climbing out or falling out of bed. Design There are many styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to lavish. Some of the more luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light or a center of calm that plays music and sound and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep. Another option is a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. Some models can be converted into the toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed. For example, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you pick up your newborn and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This makes it ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesareans or who require a bed for longer periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying it was simple to use and made reaching her baby easier especially after a c-section. Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and is equipped 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. MFM mom home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib she explained how it was created with babies and parents in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's swivelling base was brilliant because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access for mothers who are recovering from c-sections. Safety The bedside cot's primary safety characteristic is the fact that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed, comfort or change his or their nappy. This makes it ideal for mothers who are still be recovering from a C-section. You should look for an option that lets you lower the side of the bed with a simple button press. bedside travel cot allows you to lift your child without having to get out of the bed. This is especially important as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the chance of injury or suffocation, like duvets and pillows that can cause your baby to overheat. 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) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents) as well as 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 additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance they would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants are trapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed. The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers which can be converted to other modes such as play yards and bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses which would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. The attachment can be permanently attached or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies. The CPSC is reviewing these comments and others received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will take into account these comments when voting on the final rule which is expected to be released in November 2021.