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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel Mums love this crib's size It's larger than the size of a Moses basket, but smaller than a cot bed. It also folds down to just a third of its original size and fits into a compact travel bag, making it perfect for travel. Make sure that the crib is intended for sleeping. Toys, pillows and blankets can cause a child to be suffocated. Safety If you're looking to purchase a travel crib, you'll want to make sure the manufacturer meets all safety standards. One good starting point is the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website, which will inform you whether or not a certain crib is being removed from the market. You'll also want to choose a mattress that is the correct size for your baby's bed to ensure it doesn't slide into the gaps between the crib's sides or cause suffocation hazards. Look for cribs or bassinets that meet the updated safety standards of 2022. It is also recommended to avoid cribs that are older, modified cribs or drop side cribs that have been recycled for use in travel, as they aren't evaluated and could pose dangers to your baby's safety. A travel crib needs to be sturdy and well-constructed. Examine for broken, missing or loose screws and other hardware. If you are using a playard, it should be fitted with mesh windows and strong walls to allow air flow. The crib slats should not be more than 2 3/8 inches apart to avoid the baby's head and limbs becoming trapped. Don't put any pillows, blankets or toys with stuffed animals in the crib. These items can suffocate or strangle your baby and should be removed from the crib when your child is able to pull up on their hands and knees or before 5 months old, whichever comes first. Make sure you check often for broken or loose screws and hardware. This is especially crucial when traveling with a child. Make sure to remove all crib furniture before use, as well. If large bedside cot using a portable crib, be sure that it's not close to windows. A window is an accident hazard for your baby could be injured when they fall 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 baby starts to roll over in bed, it's best to wake them up to prevent injuries. Portability Portable cribs (or playards which is what they're sometimes referred to as) are a great choice for those traveling on vacation, having a guests over, or simply needing an appropriate crib for a sleepover with friends. These playards fold up and come with a comfortable mattress that can hold infants up to 15kg. They are easy to put together and compact when closed. The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a favourite with MFM home testers, who appreciate the fact it can be folded and stored in 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 lightest pack-and-play on our list but it's a decent weight at just a little over 15 pounds, and it features standard carry handles rather than a backpack-style strap which some prefer to carry around. Another great option is the Joie Kubbie Sleep, which incorporates a bedside crib and bassinet into a compact unit that's ideal for both overnight and holiday visits to friends and family. It's not the cheapest, but it has an abundance of dancing and all-singing features such as a storage basket and soothing night lights that change colour, lullabies and white noise to help your baby fall asleep, and its bassinet setting is higher than other models for easier access in the beginning of the day when mum is still recovering. It's also easy to keep clean with wipeable and machine-washable fabrics. It's also quite light at less than 12kg and easily fits inside the compact, convenient travel case that comes with it. It comes with six different height settings, as well as an adjustable tummy tilt for reflux or colic babies. It's suitable for all bed sizes. It's also very easy to set up, with our MFM tester being able to have it up and running in a mere 10 minutes. You'll need to buy a separate mattress for it, however. Feeding It's important that your baby is safe and comfortable when you travel, whether on pleasure or business. While some families might be inclined to use a bassinet or a crib that they own but it's better to purchase one that is specifically designed for travel. They are smaller, have mesh sides that permit parents to check on their babies without disturbing them. They are light enough for simple transport between destinations. These also comply with the safety standards set by the American Academy of Pediatrics and have not been subject to recalls. If you must use a crib alongside your bed it is recommended you put your baby on their back. The sleeping surface 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 sleeping with a partner is associated with an increased risk of SIDS. If you do have to sleep with your partner at times, make sure that your baby is sleeping and that both you and your partner are fully dressed and awake. There are many kinds of cribs for newborns and babies. Some are shaped like miniature cribs or Moses basket, and others have sides that can be set down into the parent's bed. This allows parents to reach their child in the middle of the night to soothe and feed them, while avoiding the dangers of co-sleeping. The AAP warns against this due to the danger of 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 good option for older children, as the sides can be raised to allow you to reach the infant without having to lift them from the bed. The travel cot that has a built-in crib that is removable allows you to raise a sleeping baby to allow feeding or for care. Sleeping Bedside cribs let you co-sleep safely with your baby. They are placed next to your bed so you can easily reach them for feedings and check on their sleeping without disturbing them. Some cribs have an adjustable drop-side that can be lowered for this purpose, whereas others have a height adjustment to ensure they will fit in your bed at home and when you go away. In the past, it was suggested that infants sleep in their own bedroom. However, parents are increasingly preferring to sleep with their children. Also known as rooming-in, just click the following website allows babies to be close to their parents, but remain in a safe space on their own crib or bassinet. There are several types of co-sleepers that are available such as the iCrib that is designed to be portable and can be placed on the top of your bed, or a regular crib. It has a light frame and a mattress that can be removed and it folds up for easy storage. It also comes with the Joie Roomie Go crib, that is attached to the edge of a bed. funny post has 7 height settings that can be adjusted as well as a tummy tilt to help with reflux and colic. Our MFM home testers highly praised the crib for its compact folding design and its ease of use. It is also available in different colours. There are also freestanding bedside cribs such as our Lilly or Alain that you can put on top of the standard bed frame. These have a movable side barrier that can slide down so you can take your baby to a dinner at night, but the crib is otherwise fully enclosed and your baby will be sleeping comfortably throughout this period. These models meet the new BS EN1130:2019 safety standards that require a 120mm separation between your mattress and the child's crib. Travel cribs are also available. They are designed specifically for use on the road. They are typically smaller and less bulky than standard cribs, making it easier to transport them into and out of cars and hotels. The Munchkin Brica travel crib, for example can be set up and put down in under a minute and it weighs just 3 pounds, so it is easy to lift and carry.