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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel

Mums love this crib's size - it's bigger than a Moses basket but smaller than a crib bed. It's also foldable down to just a quarter of its size and then put in a handy bag for traveling.

Remember that the crib is designed for sleeping. Toys such as pillows, blankets and pillows can make a child suffocate.

Safety

As you shop for a travel crib, you'll want to make sure that the manufacturer is compliant with all safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) website is a good place to begin. It will inform you whether a crib that is portable has ever been recall. Pick a mattress that's suitable for the crib of your baby so it won't fall through the gaps or cause a suffocation risk.

Find bassinets or cribs that meet the current safety standards of 2022. Avoid older cribs and cribs designed for travel or cribs with drop-sides. These cribs have not been tested, and may cause danger to your baby's safety.

A travel crib should be strong and well-constructed. Examine for broken, missing or loose screws as well as other hardware. If you're using a playard it should have secure walls and mesh windows to ensure adequate air flow. The crib slats should not be more than 2 3/8 inches apart to avoid the baby's head and limbs from becoming trapped. Also, never put blankets, pillows toys, stuffed animals or other items in the crib. These objects can cause strangulation or death to your baby. They should be removed at the time they can stand up on their own or before the age of 5 months.

Make sure you check often for broken or loose screws and other hardware. This is especially crucial when traveling with a baby. Remove all plastic from the crib, too.

If you're using a portable crib ensure that it's not placed directly beneath an enormous window. A window can be a fall hazard and your baby could get hurt if they roll into it. It is recommended to keep your baby's room away from windows, even if they are old enough to roll over. If your baby starts to roll over during sleep it's a good idea wake them up to prevent injuries.

Portability

If you're on holiday, have family staying over, or simply want a safe crib for sleepovers or with friends, a portable crib (or playard or playard, as they're sometimes called) is a great choice. These playards fold up easily to assemble and compact when closed, and come with an incredibly comfortable mattress that can hold newborns up to 15kg.

MFM home testers are awestruck by the BabyBjorn travel crib due to the fact that it is easy to fold and put away. Its easy one-handed drop down panels are also convenient for parents who are bleary-eyed. It's not our tiniest pack-and-play play, but with just under 15 pounds it's still a good weight. It also has regular handles instead of a backpack style strap, which some parents prefer to use.

The Joie Kubbie Sleep is another fantastic alternative. It includes a bassinet for the bed and a crib into a compact unit. This is ideal for overnight stays during holidays and with friends and family. It's not the least expensive however it comes with a wealth of features that are all-dancing and all-singing like a storage basket and soothing night lights that change colour as well as white noise and lullabies to aid your baby to fall asleep and sleep. Its bassinet is higher than other models to make it easier to access during the early days when mum is still recovering.

It's also easy to keep clean, with machine washable and wipeable fabric. And, despite co sleeper bedside cot and weight (it's more bulky when it's open), it's relatively lightweight at just 12kg and slots neatly into a compact, practical travel bag that comes with it perfect for trips away from home. It comes with six different height settings, as well as the ability to tilt the tummy for reflux/colic babies. It's suitable for all bed sizes. It's also easy to set up. Our MFM tester could do it in just 10 minutes. You'll need to purchase an additional mattress, however.

Feeding

It's crucial that your baby is comfortable and safe when you travel, whether for pleasure or business. While some families might be attracted to use a bassinet or crib that they already own however, it's recommended to purchase one that is specifically made for travel. They are smaller, have mesh sides to allow parents to monitor their babies without disturbing them and are lightweight enough for easy transport between places. These also comply with the safety standards set by the American Academy of Pediatrics and have not been subject to recalls.

If you are required to use a crib beside your bed it is recommended you place your baby on their back. The bed should be free of blankets, pillows and toys. Sharing sleeping in a bed with parents isn't advised for any baby, regardless of age, and this type of co-sleeping is linked to an increased risk of SIDS. If you have to occasionally co-sleep, make sure that your baby is sleeping and that you and your partner are fully dressed and awake.

The types of bedside cribs that are available for infants and young children include:

Some are designed to look like a mini-crib or Moses baskets, while others have sides that can be placed on parents' beds. This gives parents access to the baby to feed and comfort without exposing the risk of true co-sleeping, which the AAP recommends against due to the risk of suffocation. Examples include the Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet, a bedside sleeper that attaches to the side of a parent's mattress. It is also an ideal option for older babies since the sides are easily raised to allow you to reach the baby from the adult bed without lifting the mattress out. The travel cot that has a built-in crib that can be removed enables you to easily raise a sleeping baby to allow feeding or other care.

Sleeping

Bedside cribs allow you to sleep with your baby in a safe and secure way. They are placed near your bed at night, allowing you to reach over easily for night feeds and observe them without disrupting their sleep. Some cribs have an opening on the side that can be lowered to make this easier, and some have an adjustable height to make sure they accommodate your bed when you are at home or on the go.

While it used to be advised that babies sleep in a separate bedroom, there's a growing trend for parents to co-sleep with their infants. Also known as rooming in, this arrangement allows babies to be close to their parents but remain in a safe space on their own crib or bassinet. There are a variety of co-sleepers, such as the iCrib, which is a portable crib designed to be able to sit on top of a bed or a crib. It includes a light frame, a mattress that is removable and is foldable into a compact size for storage. There's also the Joie Roomie Go crib, that is attached to the edge of a bed and features 7 adjustable height positions and a tummy tilt to help with reflux and colic. Our MFM home testers loved this crib for its small folding design and its ease of use. It's also available in various colors.

There are also freestanding bedside cribs like our Lilly or Alain that you can place on top of a standard bed frame. The cribs have a side barrier that slides down to allow you to pick up your child for feedings at night. However the cribs are completely self-contained, allowing your baby to remain asleep peacefully. These models meet the new BS EN1130:2019 safety standards which require a 120mm separation between your mattress and child's cot.

Travel cribs are also available. They are designed specifically to be taken along on the road. They are usually 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 an hour and weighs only three pounds, so it is easy to move and carry.

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Pub: 03 Dec 2024 17:35 UTC
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