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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel

Mums love this crib's size it's larger than a Moses basket, but smaller than a cot bed. It also folds down to a third of its original size, and can fit into a handy travel bag, making it ideal for travel.

Remember that the crib should only be used to sleep and that toys such as pillows, blankets and pillows are dangers to suffocate.

Safety

If you're looking to purchase a crib for travel, you'll want to make sure that the manufacturer complies with all safety standards. The best place to start is the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website, which can let you know whether or not a specific crib is being recalled. Select a mattress that is suitable for the crib of your baby so it won't fall through the gaps or cause an suffocation hazard.

When selecting a crib or bassinet make sure it is in compliance with the latest safety standards that were revised in 2022. Also, avoid cribs with a long history, modified cribs or drop side cribs that are repurposed for travel because these have not been evaluated and could pose dangers to your baby's well-being.

A travel crib should be well-constructed and sturdy. Examine for loose, missing or broken screws as well as other hardware. If you're using a playard, it should have sturdy walls and mesh windows for proper air flow. The crib slats should not be more than 2 3/8 inches apart to prevent the baby's head and limbs becoming trapped. Also, never put pillows, blankets or toys with stuffed animals in the crib. These items can suffocate or strangle your baby.  bedside co sleeper  should be removed from the crib as soon as your child is able to pull up on their knees and hands or prior to 5 months of age or when they reach 5 months of age, whichever comes first.

It is also essential to check regularly for broken or loose hardware and screws, particularly when you travel with your infant. Remove all plastic from the crib, too.

If you're using a portable crib, make sure it's not right under the window. A window could be an injury from falling and your baby could get hurt if they roll into it. Even if your baby is old enough to roll over it is best to keep their sleeping space away from windows. If your child starts to roll over in bed, it's best to get them up in order to avoid injuries.

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 stay over, or just needing an appropriate crib during a sleepover or with friends. These foldable contraptions are easy to assemble and are compact when closed, and feature an incredibly comfortable mattress that can accommodate infants up to 15kg.

The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a favourite with MFM home testers, who appreciate the fact it can be folded and stored in one or two minutes, and its easy-to-use drop-down panels are easy for even bleary-eyed parents to use. It's not the lightest backpack on our list, but it's a good weight, weighing just under 15 pounds. It has regular carry handles instead of a backpack-style strap which some prefer to carry around.

Another great option is the Joie Kubbie Sleep, which includes a crib for bed and a bassinet into one compact unit that's ideal for both overnight and holiday visits to family and friends. It's not the cheapest however it comes with many all-singing and all-dancing features like a storage basket 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 is higher than other models for easier access in the early hours when mum is still recovering.

It's also easy to clean, with wipeable and machine-washable fabrics. It's also, despite its size and weight (it's more bulky when opened) it's light at just 12kg and fits neatly into a compact, convenient bag that comes with it - perfect 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 suitable for any size bed. It's also very simple to set up. Our MFM tester could do it in less than 10 minutes. It will require a separate mattress.

Feeding

If you're traveling for business or pleasure, it's important to keep your baby happy and safe while traveling. While some families might be inclined to use a bassinet or a crib that they already own but it's better to purchase one that is specifically designed for travel. These are smaller and have mesh sides, which allows parents to observe their baby without disturbing them. They're also light for easy transportation between destinations. These also meet the safety standards of American Academy of Pediatrics and have not been recalled.

If you are required to use a crib beside your bed it is recommended you put your baby on their back. The sleeping surface should be free of pillows, blankets, and stuffed toys. Sharing sleeping in a bed with parents isn't recommended for any baby, regardless of age, and this kind of sleeping together is associated with an increased risk of SIDS. If you do have to sleep with your partner at times ensure that your baby is asleep and that both you and your partner are dressed and awake.

The kinds of cribs for babies and infants include:

Some are designed to resemble a mini crib or a 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 true co-sleeping which the AAP advises against due to suffocation risks. Examples include the Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet, a bedside sleeper that attaches to the mattress for a parent. This is a good option for older children since the sides can be raised so that you can reach the infant without having to lift them from the bed. The travel cot with a built-in crib that can be removed enables you to raise a sleeping baby to allow feeding or other care.

Sleeping

Bedside cribs are a fantastic option to sleep comfortably with your infant. They are placed near your bed so you can easily reach them for night feedings and check on their sleeping without disturbing them. Some cribs have a drop-side that can be lowered for this purpose, while others have a height adjustment so they will fit in your bed at home and when you go away.

While it used to be advised that babies sleep in a separate bedroom, there's a increasing preference for parents to co-sleep with their infants. This arrangement, also referred to as rooming in, allows infants to be close to their parents while remaining in their own crib or a bassinet. There are a variety of co-sleepers such as the ICrib, which is an inflatable crib that is designed to be able to sit on the top of a bed or a crib. This model comes with a light frame and a mattress that can be removed and folds up for easy storage. There is also the Joie Roomie Go crib, that is attached to the edge of a bed and includes 7 adjustable height positions and a tummy tilt to help with reflux and colic. Our MFM home testers praised this crib for its small folding design and its ease of use. It is also available in different colours.

There are also freestanding bedside cribs, like our Lilly and Alain, that can be positioned alongside the traditional bed frame. The cribs feature the side barrier that can slide down to allow you to pick up your baby for night feedings. However, the cribs are fully enclosed so that your baby can rest comfortably. They also meet the new BS EN 1130:2019 safety requirements that specify that 120mm high barriers must be present between your mattress and the cot of your child.

There are also cribs for travel available. They are specifically designed to be carried on the road.  travel cot bedside  are typically much smaller and more compact than standard cribs and are therefore more convenient to take into and out of cars and hotels. The Munchkin Brica travel crib, for example can be set up and taken down in less than a minute and it weighs only three pounds, so it is easy to move and carry.