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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without fear of SIDS. However they are only suggested for use until 6 months of age when your baby is required to be moved into a cot or moses basket.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also comes with a manual rocking feature. It was simple to put together and even came with a travel bedside crib bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used for children up to the age of three. If you're opting for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which will convert into a cot bed/toddler beds. If you wish for your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in the larger cot, it's a great idea to choose the larger size.

Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested the product at home, said she liked the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses' basket but still not too large for her baby’s room. She says that it is easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot for night feeds or for soothing and that it's quality is superior to others she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product it's a drop-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that breathes. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means you don't have to purchase a brand new mattress when your baby grows. However, it requires a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a cot for your bed, look for one that can be raised to a height that is comfortable for you when feeding baby. It should also be able to be lowered to the ground so that you can lift your baby towards you during night feedings or for soothing. This feature is especially helpful when you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to a height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is how low you want the base of your cot. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their babies from standard Moses baskets when the base is situated at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher height to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice, with one of our mom testers saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible part that you can push down with the click of the button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used in the event that your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is typically about 6 months old. This is because of the possibility of suffocation. It's also important to know that if you opt for a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a crib and vice versa, you must start removing the sides when your child is able to do this, so that they don't climb out or get out of bed.

Design

There are many styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to lavish. Some of the more extravagant options include features such as a built-in light, a soothing center that plays music and sounds and has two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep. Another option is the swivelling footrest, which allows you to reach your child when you need to feed them. Some models can be transformed into the toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from Caesareans or those who have to remain in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made her baby much easier especially after a c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than some of the other cribs for bed we've looked at, but it folds flat into its travel bag so it is relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mum home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this crib for bed, explaining how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's swivelling base was fantastic because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier for mothers who are recovering from c-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is the fact that it can easily be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby bedside co sleeper to feed or comfort him or his or her nappies. This means that it's ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C-section. You should choose the design that lets you lower the sides of the bed with a simple button press. This allows you to lift your child up without having to get out of the bed. This is especially important as your baby gets older and more mobile. It is also important to avoid adding anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, like pillows and duvets. These could cause babies to become overheated.

The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems, such as gaps between the bedside cot bed sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example, these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at least the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. However the CPSC determined that these requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative provision to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. This attachment can be permanently fixed or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be published in the month of November 2021.