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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel

The dimensions of this crib are ideal for mothers. It's bigger than a Moses Basket, but smaller than a Cot Bed. It also folds down to a third of its original size and fits into a convenient travel bag, making it ideal for travel.

Keep in mind that the crib is only for sleeping. Toys such as pillows, blankets and pillows can cause a child to be suffocated.

Safety

When you are shopping for a travel cot, ensure that the manufacturer complies with all safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) website is an excellent place to start. It will inform you whether a crib for portable use has ever been recall. Pick a mattress that's suitable for the crib of your baby so it doesn't slide through the gaps or pose a suffocation risk.

When selecting a crib or bassinet, look for one that meets the newer safety standards that were revised in 2022. You should also avoid cribs that are older and cribs that have been modified or drop side cribs that have been used for travel as they have not been tested and could pose a risk to your baby's safety.

A travel crib should be strong and well-constructed. Examine for loose, missing or broken screws and other hardware. If you're using a playard it should have secure walls and mesh windows to allow for proper air circulation. The slats on the crib should not be more than 2 and 3/8 inches apart to keep baby's head and limbs from becoming trapped. Never put toys, blankets or toys in the crib. These can cause suffocation or strangle your baby. They should be removed from the crib when your child is able push up on their hands and knees or prior to five months of age, whichever comes first.

It's also important to check frequently for loose or broken screws and hardware, especially when traveling with your child. Remove all plastic from the crib too.

If you're using a portable crib, be sure it is not located directly under the window. A window is a fall risk and if your baby falls into it, they could be injured. It is recommended to keep your baby's room away from windows, even when they are old enough to roll over. If your child starts to roll over in bed, it's best bedside cot for newborn 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 those going on vacation, having family members over, or simply wanting a safe crib for use during a sleepover or with friends. These playards fold up easily to put together and are compact when closed, and come with a comfortable padded mattress that can hold newborns up to 15 kg.

The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a favorite among MFM home testers, who love the fact that it can be folded and stored in just several minutes and its simple drop-down panels that can be operated with one hand are easy for even bleary-eyed parents to use. It's not the tiniest of packs-and-play on our list but it's a decent weight at just over 15 pounds. It comes with standard handles instead of a backpack-style strap which some find more comfortable to carry around.

The Joie Kubbie Sleep is another fantastic alternative. It incorporates a rocking Bedside Crib bassinet as well as 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 one, but it does come with many all-singing and all-dancing features such as a storage basket as well as calming colour-changing lights for the night, lullabies and white noise to aid your baby to fall asleep and its bassinet is higher than the majority to make it easier to use in the early hours when mom is still recovering.

It's also easy to clean, with machine-washable and wipeable fabrics. It's also quite light, at just under 12kg and easily fits into the small bedside cot, handy travel case that comes with it. It comes with six different height settings and the tilt of the tummy for reflux/colic infants, and it can be adapted to beds of all sizes. It's also very simple to install. Our MFM tester was able to do it in just 10 minutes. You'll need to buy an additional mattress for it, however.

Feeding

It's crucial that your baby is safe and secure when you travel, whether on business or pleasure. It's better to purchase a travel-specific crib or bassinet than to use one that you already have. These are smaller and with mesh sides that allow parents to monitor their babies without disturbing them. They are light enough to allow for easy transport between destinations. They also conform to the safety standards of American Academy of Pediatrics and have not been recalled.

If you must use a crib next to your bed, it is recommended that you place your baby on their back. The sleeping surface should be free of blankets, pillows and stuffed toys. This type of co-sleeping increases the 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 for newborns and young babies include:

Some are designed like a mini crib or a Moses basket, and others have sides that can be set down into the bed of the parent. This lets parents access their baby in 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 danger of the risk of suffocation. The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet is a bedside cots for newborns sleeper which attaches to a mattress that is used by a parent. This is a good option for older children, as the sides can be raised so that you can reach the baby without having to lift them from the bed. Another option is the travel cot that has a built-in bassinet which can be removed from the top of the crib, making it easier to lift up an infant who is sleeping for feeding or care.

Sleeping

best bedside cot cribs are a fantastic method to sleep in a safe environment with your baby. They are placed next to your bed at night, so that you can reach out easily for feedings at night and check on them without disturbing their sleep. Some cribs have an adjustable drop-side that you can lower to make it easier for you to do this, while others have a height adjustment so they can fit into your bed at home and when you go away.

While it was once advised that babies sleep in a separate bedroom, there's a growing preference for parents to sleep with their infants. This arrangement, also known as rooming in, allows babies to remain close to their parents while being separated from their own crib or a bassinet. There are several types of co-sleeper available, including the iCrib which is designed to be an easy-to-move crib that 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 folds up for easy storage. There's also the Joie Roomie Go crib, which fastens to the edge of a bed. It features 7 adjustable height positions and a tummy tilt to help with reflux and colic. The crib was highly praised by our MFM home testers for its convenience and compact folding. it's also available in a variety of colors.

You can also purchase freestanding bedside cribs like our Lilly or Alain which you can put next to a standard bed frame. The cribs come with the side barrier that can slide down to allow you to pick up your child for feedings at night. However the cribs are completely fully enclosed so that your baby can continue sleeping peacefully. These cribs also meet the new BS EN 1130:2019 safety requirements which stipulate that the 120mm high barrier should be placed between your mattress and the cot of your child.

Additionally, there are travel cribs that are specifically designed to be taken on the road. These are typically much smaller and more compact than a standard crib, making them easy to transport into and out of hotels and cars. Munchkin Brica, for example can be put together in less than one minute and folded down in less than three pounds. It is therefore simple to move and lift.