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Then You've Found Your Newborn Bedside Cot ... Now What?
Newborn Bedside Cot

A newborn bedside cot is a tiny sleeper that allows newborns to sleep in the same space as their parents without the risks of true co-sleeping (which the AAP cautions against due suffocation and SIDS). It makes it easier to care for your infant and feed them throughout the night.


This sleeper features a firm mattress to support babies' backs and decrease the risk of SIDS. It can be rotated over your adult bed so that you can raise your baby to cuddle them at sunrise or during midnight nursing.

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A bedside cot, also known as a co-sleeper, is an infant cot with a bassinet design that clips or attaches to your existing bed. This lets you reach your baby easily and safely for a nighttime feed, comforting, or cuddles. They are a great choice for new parents or mums recovering from a csection as they provide an easy access to baby and don't require you to get out of bed.

There are a variety of designs on the market that range from basic models with just a drop-down side to more sophisticated ones that can be adjusted in a variety of ways including height and incline options. Many convert to a separate crib for daytime naps or when your baby is about months old and sleeps longer at night.

One of our favourites is the Maxi-Cosi Lora, that was shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Best Cot, or Moses Basket. MFM home tester Emily expressed her delight at how stylish and modern the design and she was impressed by the possibility of using it as a regular bassinet or clip it to a bed to ensure that you can sleep side-by-side. She also liked the plush mattress that has passed our test for firmness and also the fact that it comes with a manual rocking function that can be adjusted to a slight slope for reflux sufferers.

She wasn't a fan of the fact that it had a mesh panel on the bottom and she thought it was too heavy to move around from room to room. It also felt a bit heavy to carry up and down the stairs, especially when folded into a travel bag.

Size

A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the side of the bed. It allows you to easily reach your newborn for middle-of-the-night feeding, nappies and comforting. It's great for mothers who are recovering from a c-section.

The NHS and Lullaby Trust advise you to keep your baby in the same room with you, but keep them separate from you for the first six months because this will reduce the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). The crib that is placed beside your bed, with its low sides, is a great method to do this. It lets you access your baby easily during the night.

It is crucial that your baby sleeps on a firm and not a soft mattress. Babies don't have motor control to rotate and a mattress that is soft can increase the risk of drowning. The mattress is made of skin-friendly and breathable materials. It is comfortable for your baby, yet sufficient to be secure.

Mum home test Jasmin loved that the crib does not take up much space in her bedroom. Also, she found the size to be perfect for a newborn. The mattress she rated as excellent quality, in contrast to some that feel flimsy and thin. She also appreciates the fact that it has a storage space underneath for clothes and blankets - something she says most bassinets do not have.

MFM mom home tester Mehack is a big fan of the side wall with a removable design that lets you lower it down to give easy access to your newborn. She also loves that legs slide into the bed so it doesn't appear big or take up a lot of floor space. She's also impressed by the ease of being able to move around the house when you need to in the middle of the night, which is convenient for meals and check-ins.

The CoZee Air crib is a popular choice for parents. It was awarded a Gold Award at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards. It features a smart design with four pulleys that are built-in to raise or lower the crib and includes a large storage basket for your baby's toys, blankets and other essentials. It is also light and easy to put together, making it ideal for traveling with your baby.

Safety

It's important to consider the safety aspect when selecting the crib for your newborn. The official safe sleep guidelines from both the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends that babies should not be sleeping in the bed of their parents because of the risks of overheating, suffocation and a higher chance of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Bedside bassinets enable parents to keep their babies close, facilitating night time feedings as well as monitoring without needing to leave their bed.

This close proximity also supports breastfeeding mothers as they can attend to their baby's needs without having to get up at all times and can help keep milk supply steady and enhance the breastfeeding experience. Some cots with a bedside are equipped with adjustable height options, which can ensure that the bassinet is at a comfortable height for both mother and baby to allow easy access for middle-of-the-night feedings or for care.

A majority of bassinets come with a mattress that is designed to minimize the chance of suffocation and is in line with industry standards. It is essential to provide support for the bones of a newborn as they are still soft and are not fully formed. The mattress should be covered in a fitted cover to decrease the chance of suffocation caused by dust mites and other allergens, and kept clean and free of allergens.

small bedside cot for bedside use have the ability to be tilted. This can be useful for babies with reflux or digestive issues, however this should always be done with great caution and at a gentle angle. It's also important to avoid adding pillows, duvets, or padded crib bumpers to the bassinet as these can pose an obstructing risk to your baby and should only be used when the cot is on flat surfaces.

It's also worth looking into a bassinet with an attachment system that is secure and can be easily fixed to your existing bed without the need for tools. This is particularly beneficial for parents who find it difficult to carry their child into and out of the crib or are worried about their child falling asleep. If your bassinet has a secure attachment it is a good idea for you to regularly check it. Check to ensure there are no gaps, and that the system is securely attached.

Comfort

If you're expecting your first child, the safety of your infant is undoubtedly one of your top priorities. There's a new solution to sleep that lets you keep your baby close at night, without the danger of sharing a bed. The baby bedside cot is an essentially a bassinet-style crib that is attached to the side of your bed, allowing you to safely take them away for feeding at night and calming. It is also a great option for mothers recovering from a C-section since it eliminates the need to get up or to bend over.

Modern cots for infants should have a flat, firm mattress to promote safe sleeping habits and reduce the risk Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Bedding should be easy with a cot sheet and a blanket that is tightly tucked at the bottom. Avoid toys, bumpers and pillows since they can be thrown over your baby and create a suffocation hazard. If your baby is used to being swaddled for a few weeks, you can use either a swaddle, or a baby sleep bag. But, it should be removed when they have the strength to unwrap them.

Some cribs for bedside use a removable or drop-down side that provides the baby to be easily accessible for comforting and feeding during the middle of the night. This feature is ideal for parents who want to maintain a close bond with their child while still following NHS guidelines on sleep. If you are planning to sleep with your child, it's important to know that this practice could increase the risk of SIDS. This is especially the case if a parent falls on their child during sleep.

A fabric that breathes will keep your baby comfortable and cool throughout the night. This is particularly crucial if you intend to co-sleep with your newborn since the chance of overheating is higher when you sleep. The SnuzPod4 has a unique mesh side panel that is breathable, which helps to improve the airflow and keeps your baby comfortable in their bed.