https://www.cots4tots.co.uk/products/costway-baby-bedside-crib-with-mattress-and-storage-shelf Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents snuggle with their infant at night without the risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is old enough to move to a bed. MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that you can use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came in its own bag for easy storage. Size Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size in size, with cots smaller than cot beds. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only intended for children who are the age of three. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot bed/toddler bed. If you want your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a bigger cot, it's a great idea to choose the larger one. MFM mom home test Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket but not too large for the space of her baby's. She says it's easy to lift her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or calming and the quality is top-notch when compared to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy. Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways - it's a lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also has a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. 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 g