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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without risk 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 a moses basket. MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model comes with a lift-off bassinet you can use throughout the house, as well as a manual rocking function. It was easy to set up and it came with a travel bag. Size Cots are smaller than cots. 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 that can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. If you'd like your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in the larger cot, it's an excellent idea to choose the larger one. MFM mother home test Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was a little bigger than the Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. It's easy to get her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent when compared to other cots she's seen that are flimsy. Emily, another home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora – it is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. In contrast to International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that 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). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here. Height When choosing a bedside cot choose one that can be raised up to a height that is comfortable for you to feed your baby. It also needs to be able of being dropped down so that you can lift your baby towards you for night feeds or for soothing. This is especially useful in the event of recovering from C-section. The Next2me cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch to 70cm. You should also consider the height you'd like the base of your crib to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point, while others prefer a higher elevation to give them greater stability. One of our testers for mums stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It comes with a collapsible side you can press at the push of the button. Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided typically around 6 months. This is due to the risk of being suffocated. It's also important to note that if you opt for a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can convert into a cot, you will need to start removing the sides when your child is able to do this to ensure they don't get out of bed or fall out of the bed. Design There are a variety of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to lavish. Some of the most extravagant options include features such as an integrated light and a soothing center that plays music and sound and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable footrest that allows you to reach your child in order to feed them. There are also models which can be made into an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to a bigger bed. The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that allows you to take your baby to the crib and move them to the other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or those who have to stay in bed for extended periods. Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested this product at home, stated that it was simple to use and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after a c-section. Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It comes with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's larger than other cribs we tested, but it folds into its travel bag, making it a small size when not in use. MFM mom home tester Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib , describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. 'It has an excellent design that is extremely maneuverable and is super-sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it allows you to move the bassinet from side-to-side and one of its sides can be lowered down to facilitate access especially for mothers who are recovering from their C-sections', she said. Safety A bedside cot that is large and spacious's most important security characteristic is the fact that it can easily be moved up or down so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort him or their nappies. This means that it's ideal for mothers who are still recovering from a C-section. You should choose the design that allows you to lower the side of the bed by pressing a button. This will allow you to easily lift your child without having to get out of bed. This is especially important as your baby gets older and more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the chance of injury or suffocation, such as pillowcases and duvets, which can cause your baby to overheat. The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues that included gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents). In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example the products would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. However, the CPSC found that these requirements would not be efficient or feasible to reduce the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed. Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers that could be converted into different modes like bassinets and play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside beds to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets through the use of an attachment that is removable and can be connected permanently or removed when the product is not being used as an actual bassinet. The CPSC is reviewing these comments and others received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when voting on the final rule that is expected to be published in November 2021.