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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel

Moms love this crib's dimensions - it's bigger than the Moses basket but smaller than a cot bed. It's also foldable down to one-quarter of its original size, and fit into a handy bag for traveling.

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

Safety

When you're looking for a travel cot ensure that the manufacturer is adhering to all safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) website is the best place to start. It will inform you whether a crib that is portable has ever been removed from the market. It is also important to select a mattress that is appropriate for your baby's bed, so it doesn't slip into the gaps between the crib sides or create a suffocation risk.

Find bassinets or cribs that meet the current safety standards for 2022. Also, avoid older cribs and cribs that have been modified or drop side cribs that were repurposed for travel because these have not been evaluated and could pose dangers to your baby's safety.

A travel crib must be built well and strong. Examine for loose, missing or broken screws and other hardware. If you're using a playard, it must have mesh windows and sturdy walls to allow air flow. The crib's slats must not be more than 2 3/8 inches apart to prevent the baby's head and limbs becoming trapped. Never put toys, blankets, or toys that are stuffed with animals in the crib. These items can suffocate or strangle your baby. They should be removed from the crib when your child is able to push up on their knees and hands or before 5 months old, whichever comes first.

It is also essential to check frequently for loose or broken hardware and screws, particularly when you travel with your infant. Take all plastic out of the crib too.

If you're using a portable crib, be sure it is not located close to a window. A window could be an injury from falling and your baby could be injured in the event that they crash into it. It's best to keep your baby's bedroom away from windows, even when they are old enough to roll over. It's important to wake up your baby if they start to sleep on their backs.

Portability

Portable cribs (or playards, as they're sometimes called) are a great option for anyone traveling on vacation, having a guests over, or simply needing an appropriate crib during a sleepover or with friends. These portable cribs come with an extremely comfortable mattress that can support infants up to 15kg. They are simple to put together and compact when closed.

MFM home testers are awestruck by the BabyBjorn travel crib because it's easy to fold and to store. Its easy drop-down panels that are one-handed are also a breeze for parents with a bleary eye. It's not our lightest pack-and play, but at 15 pounds, it's an adequate weight. It also comes with regular handles instead of a backpack-style strap, which some prefer to use.

The Joie Kubbie Sleep is another excellent option. It combines a bedside bassinet and crib into one compact unit. It is ideal for long-term stays and holidays with family and friends. It's not the cheapest alternative but it does come with many features, such as an organizer basket and calming night lights that change colour as well as lullabies and white noise to help your child sleep.

The fabrics can be washed in the machine and washable, which makes it easy to clean. And, despite its size and weight (it's more bulky when open) it's light at less than 12kg. It can easily fit into a compact, convenient travel bag included ideal for trips away from home. It has six different height settings as well as an adjustable tummy tilt for reflux or colic babies. It's able to fit all bed sizes. It's also very easy to install and our MFM tester having it up and running in a mere 10 minutes. You'll need a separate mattress for it however.

Feeding

It is essential that your child is safe and secure when you travel, whether for business or pleasure. It is better to buy a bassinet or crib designed for travel instead of using one you already have. These are smaller and have mesh sides to allow parents to check on their children without disturbing them and are lightweight enough for easy transport between places. They also meet the safety standards of American Academy of Pediatrics and have not been subject to recalls.

If you have to utilize a crib for your bed, it's recommended that your infant be positioned on their backs and that the bed be free of pillows, blankets and animals stuffed. Sharing the bed with parents isn't advised for any baby regardless of age, and this type of sleeping with a partner is associated with an increased risk of SIDS. If you must occasionally co-sleep, make sure that your baby is asleep and that both you and your partner are fully dressed and awake.

The bedside cribs available for babies and infants include:

Some are designed to look like a mini-crib or Moses baskets, while others have sides that can be put into parents' bed. This allows parents to access their baby in the middle of the night to comfort and feed their child, and avoid the dangers of co-sleeping. The AAP cautions against this due to the danger of being suffocated. The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet is a bedside sleeper which attaches to the mattress of a parent. This can also be a safer option for older babies since the sides can easily be raised to let you reach the baby from the adult bed without lifting them out. Another option is the travel cot with an integrated bassinet that can be removed from the top of the crib, which makes it easier to raise an infant who is sleeping for feeding or care.

Sleeping

Bedside cribs are an excellent way to safely co-sleep with your infant. They are placed near your bed during the night so that you can reach out easily for night feeds and check on them without disturbing their sleep. Some cribs have an opening on the side that you can lower to make this easier and some have an adjustable height so that they will be able to fit in your bed at home or away.

While it was once advised that babies sleep in a separate bedroom, there's a increasing preference for parents to sleep with their infants. This arrangement, referred to as rooming in, allows babies to stay close to their parents, while remaining in their own crib or a bassinet. There are many types of co-sleepers available, such as the ICrib, which is a portable crib designed to be able to sit on the top of a bed, or a crib. This model comes with a light frame and a removable mattress and it folds up for easy storage. There's also bedside baby bed , that can be attached to the edge of a bed and features 7 adjustable height positions and an incline for the tummy to aid in reflux and colic. This crib was loved by our MFM home testers for its convenience and compact folding, and it is also available in a range of colours.

There are also freestanding bedside cribs like our Lilly or Alain that you can put next to the standard bed frame. The cribs feature an elongated side that can slide down to allow you to pick up your child for feedings at night. However, the cribs are self-contained so your baby can continue sleeping peacefully. These models also meet the latest BS EN 1130:2019 safety requirements which stipulate that a 120mm high barrier must be installed between your mattress and your child's cot.

Additionally, there are cribs for travel that are specially made to be carried on the road. They tend to be smaller and less bulky than standard cribs, making it easier to transport them into and out of hotels and vehicles. The Munchkin Brica travel crib, for instance can be set up and packed down in less than one minute, and weighs just three pounds, making it easy to lift and carry.

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Pub: 05 Dec 2024 22:44 UTC
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