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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel The dimensions of this crib are ideal for moms. It's bigger than the Moses Basket but smaller than the Cot Bed. It can also be folded down to a quarter of its original size, and then put in a handy bag for traveling. Make sure that the crib is designed for sleeping. Toys such as pillows, blankets and pillows can cause a child to be suffocated. Safety As you shop for a travel crib, you'll want to make sure the manufacturer meets all safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) site is a good place to begin. It will let you know whether a crib that is portable has ever been removed from the market. Select a mattress that is 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 are in line with the latest safety standards for 2022. It is also recommended to avoid older cribs, modified cribs or drop side cribs that are used for travel as they have not been evaluated and could pose dangers to your baby's health. travel cot bedside crib needs to be sturdy and well-constructed. Check for missing, loose or broken screws as well as other hardware. If you're using a playard it should have a secure wall and mesh windows for adequate air circulation. The slats of the crib should not be more than 2 and 3/8 inches apart to prevent baby's head or limbs from being trapped. Never put toys, blankets, or stuffed animals in the crib. These items can suffocate or strangle your baby and should be removed from the crib as soon as your child is able to pull up on their knees and hands or prior to five months of age or 5 months, whichever is first. Check regularly for loose or broken screws and other hardware. This is particularly crucial when traveling with an infant. Make sure you take out all plastic from the crib before use, as well. If you're using a portable crib, make sure it's not placed beneath a large window. A window is a fall risk and if your baby rolls into it, they could get injured. It's best to keep your baby's room away from windows, even if they are old enough to roll over. If your child starts to roll over during sleep it's a good idea to awake them to prevent injury. Portability If you're planning a trip on holiday, have family staying over, or simply need a secure bedside crib for sleepovers or with friends, the portable crib (or playard or playard, as they're often called) is a good option. These playards fold up easily to build, compact when they're closed, and come with a comfortable padded mattress that can hold newborns up to 15kg. The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a favourite with MFM home testers, who appreciate the fact that it can be folded down and stored in just a few minutes and that its simple one-handed drop-down panels are easy for even bleary-eyed parents to use. It's not the lightest backpack and play, but at under 15 pounds it's still an adequate weight. It also has regular handles instead of a backpack style strap that some people prefer. The Joie Kubbie Sleep is another great alternative. It incorporates a bedside bassinet as well as a crib into a compact unit. It is ideal for holidays and overnight stays with family and friends. It's not the cheapest option however it has various options, including a basket for storage and calming night lights that change colour, lullabies, and white noise, which can aid your child to fall asleep. It's also easy to keep clean with machine-washable and wipeable fabrics. And, despite its size and weight (it's on the bulkier side when opened) it's surprisingly light at just under 12kg and fits neatly into a compact, convenient travel bag that comes with it ideal for trips away from home. It has six height settings that include a tummy tilt for reflux/colic infants, and it can be adapted to beds of all sizes. It's also easy to set up. Our MFM tester was able to set it up in less than 10 minutes. You'll need an additional mattress however. Feeding It is essential that your child is safe and comfortable when you travel, whether on pleasure or business. It's better to purchase a crib or bassinet designed for travel instead of using one you already own. They are smaller, with mesh sides that allow parents to monitor their children without disturbing them. They are light enough to allow for easy transport between places. They also meet all the safety standards of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and have not been recalled. If you are required to use a crib next to your bed, it is recommended that you put your baby on their back. The bed should be free of blankets, pillows and stuffed toys. This type of co-sleeping increases the risk of SIDS. If you must co-sleep on occasion, ensure that you only do this when your baby is asleep and you are completely dressed and awake. There are a variety of cribs for babies and infants. Some are shaped like miniature cribs or Moses basket, while others have sides that can be lowered to the bed of the parent. This allows access to the baby for feeding and comforting while avoiding the risks of co-sleeping that the AAP recommends against due to the risk of suffocation. Examples include the Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet, an infant bed that is attached to the sides of a parent's mattress. It can also be an option for older babies because the sides can be easily raised to allow you to reach the infant from the adult bed without lifting the mattress out. 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 lift up the sleeping infant to feed or care. Sleeping Bedside cribs allow you to sleep with your baby in a safe and secure way. They sit next to your bed during the night so that you can reach over easily to feed them and observe them without disrupting their sleep. Some cribs have drop sides that can be lower 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 away. Although it was previously advised that infants sleep in their own separate bedroom, there is now a increasing preference for parents to co-sleep with their infants. Also known as rooming in, this arrangement allows babies to be close to their parents yet remain in a safe space on their own crib or bassinet. There are many types of co-sleeper available, including the iCrib which is designed to be portable and can be placed on the top of your bed, or a standard crib. This model comes with a light frame and a mattress that can be removed and it folds up for easy storage. The Joie Roomie Go crib is another option. It attaches to the bed edge and features seven height positions, as well as a tummy-tilt to ease colic and reflux. bedside cot used praised this crib for its compact folding design and its ease of use. It is also available in different colours. There are also bedside cribs, like our Lilly and Alain cribs, which can be placed alongside an existing bed frame. They come with a moveable side barrier that slides down so you can take your baby to a dinner at night, but the crib is completely self-contained, and your child will be sleeping comfortably throughout this period. They also meet the new BS EN 1130:2019 safety requirements which stipulate that 120mm high barriers must be present between your mattress and the cot of your child. Lastly, there are cribs designed for travel and are made to be carried on the road. These are usually smaller and more compact than standard cribs, which makes it easier to carry them from and into hotels and cars. The Munchkin Brica travel crib, for instance can be set up and taken down in less than a minute and it weighs only three pounds, so it is easy to carry and lift.