Guide To Large Bedside Cot: The Intermediate Guide On Large Bedside Cot 2025.03.30 조회23회
Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots, also referred as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their babies at night without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only suitable for use up to 6 months of age when your baby is required to be moved into a cot or a moses basket.
Mehack is an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model has an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also comes with the ability to rock manually. It was simple to put together, and even came with a travel bag.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used until three years old. older. If you're considering a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot bed/toddler bed. If you'd like your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a larger cot, it's an excellent option to select the larger one.
MFM mum home test Jasmine liked that this bedside crib with wheels cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. She says it's easy to lift her baby in and out for feeding or soothing, and that the quality is great in comparison to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.
Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product - it's a lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the house, and it rocks 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 for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. In contrast to International or European cot brands The Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it does require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.
Height
When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It also needs to be able of being dropped down so that you can lift your baby up towards you for feedings at night or soothing. This feature is especially useful when you are recovering from a C section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted 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. While some mums find it easier to lift their babies out of standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest level, some mothers prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice with one of our mum testers saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that is easy to press down at the touch of a button.
Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head without assistance, which is typically around 6 months. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. It is also important to be aware that if your child is old enough to be able to convert an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, they will have to take the sides off once they are ready to do so. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of bed.
Design
There are many styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to extravagant. The more luxurious options may include features like a built-in night light and a calming centre which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels of vibration to help soothe your baby bedside crib back to sleep, or the swivelling base which allows you to easily get your baby's food in the right place. Certain models can be converted into the toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that lets you pick up your baby and move them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of bed. This makes it ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean or require the bed for extended periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, stated that it was easy to operate and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after the c-section.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib and has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than other cribs we've tested, however it folds up into its travel cot bedside crib bag, making it compact when not in use.
MFM mom home tester Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was fantastic because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier for moms who are recovering from c-sections.
Safety
A large bedside cot's main security characteristic is the fact that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or their diaper. This is ideal for new mothers 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 having to get out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the chance of injury or suffocation like duvets and pillows which could cause your baby bedside cot to become overheated.
The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems like gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing parts (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).
In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of imposing additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that these products satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. However the CPSC concluded that such 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.
A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers that can be converted to other modes such as bassinets and play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multi-use bedside beds to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets through the use of an attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the item is not being used as the bassinet.
The CPSC is reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will be examining these comments when it decides on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November of 2021.
Bedside cots, also referred as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their babies at night without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only suitable for use up to 6 months of age when your baby is required to be moved into a cot or a moses basket.
Mehack is an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model has an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also comes with the ability to rock manually. It was simple to put together, and even came with a travel bag.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used until three years old. older. If you're considering a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot bed/toddler bed. If you'd like your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a larger cot, it's an excellent option to select the larger one.
MFM mum home test Jasmine liked that this bedside crib with wheels cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. She says it's easy to lift her baby in and out for feeding or soothing, and that the quality is great in comparison to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.
Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product - it's a lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the house, and it rocks 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 for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. In contrast to International or European cot brands The Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it does require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.
Height
When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It also needs to be able of being dropped down so that you can lift your baby up towards you for feedings at night or soothing. This feature is especially useful when you are recovering from a C section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted 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. While some mums find it easier to lift their babies out of standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest level, some mothers prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice with one of our mum testers saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that is easy to press down at the touch of a button.
Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head without assistance, which is typically around 6 months. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. It is also important to be aware that if your child is old enough to be able to convert an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, they will have to take the sides off once they are ready to do so. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of bed.
Design
There are many styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to extravagant. The more luxurious options may include features like a built-in night light and a calming centre which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels of vibration to help soothe your baby bedside crib back to sleep, or the swivelling base which allows you to easily get your baby's food in the right place. Certain models can be converted into the toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that lets you pick up your baby and move them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of bed. This makes it ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean or require the bed for extended periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, stated that it was easy to operate and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after the c-section.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib and has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than other cribs we've tested, however it folds up into its travel cot bedside crib bag, making it compact when not in use.
MFM mom home tester Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was fantastic because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier for moms who are recovering from c-sections.
Safety
A large bedside cot's main security characteristic is the fact that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or their diaper. This is ideal for new mothers 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 having to get out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the chance of injury or suffocation like duvets and pillows which could cause your baby bedside cot to become overheated.
The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems like gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing parts (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).
In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of imposing additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that these products satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. However the CPSC concluded that such 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.
A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers that can be converted to other modes such as bassinets and play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multi-use bedside beds to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets through the use of an attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the item is not being used as the bassinet.
The CPSC is reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will be examining these comments when it decides on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November of 2021.