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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to be moved to the crib. MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that you can use throughout the house, as well as a manual rocking function. It was also easy to put together and came in its own travel bag for easy storage. Size Cots are smaller than cots. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only intended for children who are the age of three. If you're opting for 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 beds. Selecting the larger of the two is a good choice for children who want to sleep in it until the age of approximately three. MFM mom home test Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. She says that it is easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot during night feedings or soothing and that the quality is superior to others she has seen that are less sturdy. Emily is another home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora – it is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. Contrary to some International or European cot brands The Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the perfect mattress for your cot. Height When you are choosing a crib that is bedside, choose one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It must also be able of being 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 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. You should also think about the level you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their babies out of traditional Moses baskets at the lowest level, some mothers prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. One of our mum testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It comes with an easily collapsible side that which you can use to push of one button. Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided generally about 6 months. This is because of the risk of being suffocated. It's also important to know that if you opt for a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a crib it is necessary to begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this, so that they don't get out of bed or get out of the bed. Design There are a variety of styles of bedside crib, ranging from simple to extravagant. Some of the most expensive options come with features such as an integrated light and a soothing center which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. There are also models which can be made into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to move to their own bigger bed. The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that lets you take your baby to the crib and move them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or require bed for longer periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, stating that it was easy to use and made her baby much easier particularly after her c-section. Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a machine-washable interior, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's bigger than other cribs we've tested, but it folds into its travel bag, making it compact when not in use. Leya, MFM mum home tester, also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She claimed that it was designed for parents and children. It is lightweight and easy to move. 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 lowered to facilitate access for moms who are recovering from C-sections. Safety A bedside cot that is large and spacious's most important security feature is that it is able to be raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or their nappy. This makes it ideal for new mothers recovering from the c-section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side at the push of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby without needing to get out of the bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. You should also not add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, such as pillows and duvets, which could cause babies to become overheated. The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues that include gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents). In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For wooden bedside cot 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 were not feasible or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants are trapped between a bedside rail and an adult bed. The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers that could be converted into other modes such as bassinets and play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. Attachments can be permanently fixed or disconnected when the product's 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 consider these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.