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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel
Mums love this crib's size It's larger than the size of a Moses basket, but smaller than a cot bed. It can also be folded down to just a quarter of its original size, and can be put into a convenient bag for travel.
Just remember that the crib should be used only for sleeping and that toys like blankets, pillows and pillows pose a suffocation hazard.
If you're looking to purchase a crib for travel, you'll want to make sure that the manufacturer complies with all safety standards. One good starting point is the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website, which can inform you whether or not a particular crib for portable has been recalled. Pick a mattress that's suitable for the crib of your child so that it won't slip through the gaps or pose the risk of suffocation.
Look for cribs or bassinets that meet the updated safety standards of 2022. Avoid cribs that are older or designed for travel or cribs with drop-sides. These cribs haven't been tested, and may cause danger to your baby's safety.
A travel crib needs to be well-constructed and sturdy. Make sure you check for broken, missing or loose screws as well as other hardware. If you're using a playard it should have a secure wall and mesh windows for adequate air flow. The crib's slats must not be more than 2 3/8 inches apart to avoid the baby's head and limbs from becoming trapped. Also, do not put pillows, blankets, stuffed animals or toys in the crib. These items can cause strangulation or death to your baby. They should be removed as soon as they can stand on their own or before the age of 5 months.
It's also important to look frequently for loose or broken screws and hardware, especially when traveling with your child. Make sure you remove all crib furniture before use, as well.
If you're using a portable crib, be sure it's not right under windows. Windows pose an accident hazard and if your child rolls into it, they may be injured. Even if your child is old enough to be able to roll over it is recommended to keep their sleeping area away from windows. If your baby starts to roll over during sleep it's best to awake them to prevent injury.
Portability
Portable cribs (or playards which is what they're sometimes referred to as) are a great option for anyone who is on vacation, has a guests over, or simply wanting a safe crib to use for a sleepover with friends. These foldable contraptions are easy to build and are compact when closed, and feature a comfortable padded mattress that can support newborns up to 15kg.
The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a fav among MFM home testers, who appreciate the fact it can be folded and stored in a few minutes and that its easy-to-use drop-down panels are simple for even sleepy parents to use. It's not our lightest pack-and play, but at just under 15 pounds, it's an adequate weight. It also comes with normal handles instead of a backpack-style strap, which some prefer.
The Joie Kubbie Sleep is another great alternative. It combines a bedside bassinet and crib into a compact unit. It is ideal for long-term stays and holidays with friends and family. It is not the cheapest alternative but it does come with various features, such as a storage basket and calming night lights that change colour and lullabies, as well as white noise, to aid your child to fall asleep.
The fabric is machine washable and wipeable, making it easy to clean. It's also quite light at less than 12kg and easily fits inside the compact, convenient travel case that comes with it. It has six different height settings and an adjustable tummy tilt for reflux or colic babies. It's suitable for all sizes of beds. It is also very easy to install. Our MFM tester was able to set it up in just 10 minutes. It'll require a mattress that is separate.
Feeding
Whether traveling to work or for pleasure, it's important to keep your baby comfortable and safe when traveling. It is better to buy a bassinet or crib designed for travel instead of using one you already have. They are smaller and have mesh sides, which allows parents to monitor their child without disturbing them. They are also lightweight for easy transportation between destinations. They also meet the safety standards of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and haven't been recalled.
If you have to use a crib alongside your bed it is recommended you put your baby on their back. The mattress should be free of pillows, blankets and stuffed toys. Sharing the bed with parents isn't advised for any baby regardless of age, and this kind of sleeping with a partner is associated with an increased risk of SIDS. If you are forced to co-sleep at times, make sure that you only do this when your baby is asleep and you're both awake and fully dressed.
The bedside cribs that are available for babies and infants include:
Some are designed to look like a mini-crib or Moses basket while others have sides which can be placed on parent's bed. This allows parents to reach their baby during the middle of the night to soothe and feed their child, and avoid the dangers of sleeping with their child. The AAP cautions against this due to the risk of the risk of suffocation. Examples include the Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet, an infant bed that is attached to the sides of a mattress for a parent. It is also an ideal option for older children because the sides can be easily raised to let you reach the baby from the adult bed without lifting them out. The travel cot that has built-in cribs that is removable allows you to easily raise a sleeping baby to allow feeding or care.
Sleeping
Bedside cribs are an excellent option to sleep comfortably with your baby. They sit next to your bed at night, so that you can reach them easily for feedings at night and monitor them without disrupting their sleep. Some cribs have an opening on the side that you can lower to make this easier and others have an adjustable height adjustment to make sure they fit your bed at home or away.
While it used to be advised that infants sleep in their own separate bedroom, there is now a increasing preference for parents to sleep with their infants. This arrangement, also referred to as rooming in, allows babies to remain close to their parents, while being separated from their own crib or bassinet. There are a variety of co-sleeper available like the iCrib, which is designed to be portable and can be placed on the top of your bed or a regular crib. This model comes with a lightweight frame, a removable mattress and is foldable into a compact size for storage. There's also the Joie Roomie Go crib, which fastens to the edge of the bed and has 7 height settings that can be adjusted as well as a tummy tilt to help with reflux and colic. The crib was well-received by our MFM home testers for its convenience and compact folding, and it's also available in a variety of colors.
There are also freestanding bedside cribs, like our Lilly and Alain cribs, which can be placed on top of a traditional bed frame. These have a movable side barrier that can slide down so you can take your baby to a dinner at night, but the crib is completely self-contained, and your child will sleep soundly throughout this period. These cribs are in compliance with the new BS EN1130:2019 safety standards that require a 120mm barrier between your mattress and child's crib.
Additionally, there are travel cribs that are specifically made to be carried on the road. These are typically much smaller and lighter than a standard crib which makes them easy to transport into and out of cars and hotels. The Munchkin Brica travel crib, for example can be set up and taken down in under a minute and it weighs just three pounds, so it is easy to carry and lift.