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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without fear of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to be moved to an actual cot. MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model features a lift-off bassinet you can use around the house and a manual rocking function. It was easy to set up, and even came with a travel bag. Size Cots and cot beds vary in terms of size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However cots are generally 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 – standard and large – both of which will convert into a cot bed/toddler mattress. If you wish for your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a bigger cot, it's a great idea to pick the larger one. Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, said she liked the fact that it was a little bigger than the typical 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 feeds or for soothing, and that its quality is better than other cots she has seen that are flimsy. Emily who is a home tester, is awed by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora – it is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also has a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means you do not need to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here. Height When selecting a cot for the bed, look for one that can be raised up to a height that is comfortable for feeding your the baby. amazon bedside cot should also be able to be lower out of the way, so you can lift up your child towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This is especially useful if you're recovering from a C-section. For example 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 think about is the height you would like to set for the cot's base to be. While some mums find it easier to get their babies out of standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, others prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. One of our mum testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with an easily collapsible side that which you can use to push of the button. Be aware that a bedside or bassinet is only suitable until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance generally around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to know that if you select a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a crib it is necessary to begin removing the sides once your child is able to do this, so that they don't climb out or fall out of bed. Design There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use with a range of styles from simple to lavish. Some of the more expensive options come with features like an inbuilt light or a center of calm which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep. Another option is a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. Some models can be converted into the toddler bed or cot bed (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 and Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. This is great for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who have to stay in bed for long periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, stating that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much easier – especially after her c-section. Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also includes an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's bigger than other cribs for bed that we tested, but it folds up into its travel bag, making it relatively compact when it's not in use. MFM mom home tester Leya loved the practicality of this bedside crib describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She said that the bassinet's swivelling base was a great idea because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to make access easier for moms who are recovering from C-sections. Safety The main safety characteristic of a bedside cot is that it is able to be moved up or down to allow parents to reach their child when they require to feed, comfort them, or change their nappies. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from a c-section. You should choose a design which allows you to lower the sides of the bed with a single button press. This will allow you to easily lift your child without getting out of bed. This is particularly crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. It is also important to be careful not to add anything to the crib that could increase the chance of suffocation, or injury, including duvets and pillows, which could cause babies to become overheated. The CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product like gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing parts (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents). In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance they would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However bedside cots determined that these requirements are not practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed. The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers which can be converted to other types of use, such as bassinets and play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative provision to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers which would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that can be removed. The attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet. The CPSC is considering these and other comments received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when it decides on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November of 2021.