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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel
The dimensions of this crib are perfect for mums. It's bigger than the Moses Basket, but smaller than the Cot Bed. It can also fold down to just a quarter of its original size, and fit into a handy bag for travel.
Just remember that the crib should be used only for sleeping. Toys such as pillows, blankets and pillows are a suffocation hazard.
Safety
When you are shopping for a travel cot, ensure that the manufacturer adheres to all safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) site is the best place to start. It will tell you if a portable crib has ever been recalled. Choose a mattress that fits your baby's crib so it won't fall through the gaps or pose the risk of suffocation.
Look for cribs or bassinets that are in line with the latest safety standards for 2022. Also, avoid cribs with a long history, modified cribs or drop side cribs that were repurposed for travel because these have not been tested and may pose risks to your baby's safety.
A travel crib should be strong and well-constructed. Check for missing, broken or loose screws, as well as other hardware. If you're using a playard, it should have secure walls and mesh windows for proper air circulation. The crib slats should not be more than 2 3/8 inches apart to prevent the baby's head and limbs from becoming trapped. Also, do not put pillows, blankets toys, stuffed animals or other items in the crib. These can cause suffocation or strangle your baby and should be removed from the crib at the time your child is able to push up on their knees and hands or before five months of age or 5 months, whichever is first.
It is also essential to check regularly for broken or loose hardware and screws, especially when you travel with your infant. Make sure you take out all plastic from the crib before using it, and.
If you're using a portable crib, be sure it's not directly under a window. A window could be a fall hazard and your baby could get hurt in the event that they crash into it. Even if your child is old enough to be able to roll over it is best to keep their sleeping space away from windows. If your child begins to roll over while sleeping it's a good idea wake them up to prevent injury.
Whether you're going to a holiday, have relatives staying over, or simply need a secure bedside crib for sleepovers with your friends, an portable crib (or playard or playard, as they're often called) is a good option. These playards fold up and come with an extremely comfortable mattress that can accommodate babies up to 15kg. They are simple to assemble and compact when closed.
MFM home testers appreciate the BabyBjorn travel crib due to the fact that it's simple to fold and to store. Its easy one-handed drop down panels are also easy for parents with a bleary eye. It's not the lightest pack-and-play on our list, but it's a good weight at just over 15 pounds, and it features standard carry handles instead of the backpack-style strap that some prefer to carry around.
The Joie Kubbie Sleep is another excellent option. It incorporates a bedside bassinet as well as a crib into a compact unit. This is perfect for holidays and overnight stays with friends and family. It's not the least expensive however it comes with an abundance of features that are all-dancing and all-singing like a basket for storage as well as calming colour-changing lights for the night as well as white noise and lullabies to help your baby fall asleep, and its bassinet setting sits up higher than most to make it easier to use in the early hours when mum is still recovering.
The fabric is machine washable and wipeable, making it easy to clean. It's also light at just 12 kilos and easily fits into the small, compact travel case that comes with it. It comes with six different height settings as well as a tummy-tilt for reflux/colic baby. It's suitable for all sizes of beds. It's also extremely easy to install, with our MFM tester having it up and running in a mere 10 minutes. It will require a separate mattress.
Feeding
When you travel to work or for pleasure it's crucial to keep your baby comfortable and safe on the road. It's better to purchase a bassinet or crib designed for travel instead of using one you already own. They are smaller and have mesh sides that allow parents to monitor their child without disturbing them. They're also light for easy transportation between destinations. They also conform to the safety standards of American Academy of Pediatrics and have not been recalled.
If you have to utilize a crib for your bed, it's recommended that your child be positioned on their backs and that the bed be free of pillows, blankets and toys. Co-sleeping can increase the chance of SIDS. If you are forced to co-sleep occasionally, ensure that you only do so while your baby is asleep and you are completely dressed and awake.
The types of bedside cribs available for infants and young children include:
Some are designed like miniature cribs or Moses basket, and others have sides that can be lowered down into the bed of the parent. This lets parents access their child in the middle of the night to soothe and feed them, while avoiding the dangers of sleeping with their child. The AAP cautions against this due to the risk of suffocation. Examples include the Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet, which is a bedside sleeper that connects to the side of a parent's mattress. This is a great option for older children, since the sides can be elevated to allow you to reach the infant without lifting them out of bed. Another option is the travel cot, which has a built-in bassinet that can be removed from the top of the crib, which makes it easier to raise the sleeping infant to feed or care.
Sleeping
Bedside cribs allow you to sleep with your baby in a safe and secure way. They are placed near your bed so you can easily reach them during night feedings and check on their sleeping without disturbing them. Some cribs have a drop side that can be lowered to make this easier, and some have an adjustable height to ensure they are able to be able to fit in your bed at home or when you are away.
In the past, it was suggested that infants be in their own room. However parents are increasingly choosing to co-sleep. Also known as rooming-in, this arrangement allows babies to be close to their parents, but remain safe and separate from their own crib or bassinet. There are a variety of co-sleepers available, such as the ICrib, which is a portable crib designed to fit on the top of a bed or a crib. It has a lightweight frame, a removable mattress and is foldable into a compact size for storage. It also comes with the Joie Roomie Go crib, which fastens to the edge of a bed. It has 7 height settings that can be adjusted as well as a tummy tilt for reflux and colic. This crib was loved by our MFM home testers for its convenience and compact folding, and it's also available in a variety of colors.
You can also purchase freestanding bedside cribs such as our Lilly or Alain that you can place next to an existing bed frame. They come with a moveable side barrier that slides down so you can pick your baby up for dinner at night, but the crib is self-contained and your baby will sleep soundly throughout this time. They also meet the latest BS EN 1130:2019 safety requirements which require that 120mm high barriers must be installed between your mattress and the cot of your child.
There are also cribs for travel available. They are designed specifically to be carried on the road. These are typically much smaller and more compact than a standard crib, making them easy to transport into and out of cars and hotels. The Munchkin Brica travel crib, for instance can be set up and put down in under a minute and it weighs just three pounds, so it is easy to move and carry.