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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without fear of SIDS. However they are not suggested for use until 6 months of age when your baby will need to be moved into a cot or moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model features a bassinet that can be lifted off to use around the house and the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to assemble and came in its own bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots and cots differ in terms of size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than beds for cots. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used for children up to the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available that are large and standard both of which convert into a cot bed/toddler bed. Choosing the larger of the two is a good option if you want your child to sleep in it until they are approximately three.

Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses basket, but not too big for her baby’s room. She says it's easy to get her baby in and out for night feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent, compared with many she's seen that feel flimsy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways It's a bassinet that lifts off that can be moved around the home, and it's a blast too. It also has an incline for reflux and a machine washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you don't have to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it will require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.

Height

When choosing a bedside cot be sure to choose one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for you when feeding baby. It should also be able to be lower away from the way, so you can raise your child towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This is especially useful in the event of 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.

Another thing to think about is how low you want the base of your cot. Some moms find it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point, while some prefer a higher level to provide them with more stability. One of our mom testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It has an easily collapsible side that you can press at the push of one button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby can hold his head up without assistance, which is typically around 6 months. This is because of the risk of being suffocated. Be aware that when your child is old enough to turn a bassinet/bedside crib vs cot sleeping system into a cot bedside you will need to remove the sides once they are ready to do this. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of bedside cribs, from basic to extravagant. Some of the more extravagant options include features such as an integrated light and a soothing center that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child when you need to feed them. You may also find some models which can be made into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to move to a bigger 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 has a swivelling bottom that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them to the other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is great for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or those who have to remain in bed for extended periods. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much easier - especially after her c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and comes with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's slightly larger than other cribs that we've tested but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it's relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mom home tester Leya loved the practicality of this bedside crib, explaining how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It has a great design that is incredibly easy to manoeuvre and it is super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic because it lets you move the bassinet from side-to-side and one of its sides can be lowered down to ease access especially for new mothers who are recovering from C-sections', she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety feature is that it is able to be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort them, or change his or his or her diaper. This makes it ideal for mothers who are still recovering from a C section. It is recommended to choose the design that lets you lower the sides of the bed by pressing a button. This allows you to lift your child up without getting out of the bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. You should also not add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, like duvets and pillows, which could cause babies to become overheated.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product 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 disassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside travel crib sleepers. For instance the products would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. However, the CPSC found that these requirements are not practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into other modes, such as play yards or bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow 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 a bassinet.

The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will be examining these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be released in November of 2021.