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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel Moms love this crib's dimensions it's larger than the size of a Moses basket but smaller than a cot bed. It folds down to just a third of its original size and fits into a compact travel bag, making it ideal for travel. It is important to remember that the crib should be used only for sleeping. Toys, pillows and blankets are an entrapment risk. Safety When you are shopping for a travel cot make sure that the manufacturer adheres to all safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) website is the best place to start. It will tell you whether a crib that is portable has ever been removed from the market. Select a mattress that is suitable for your baby's crib so it doesn't slide through the gaps or cause an suffocation hazard. Search for bassinets and cribs that meet the updated safety standards of 2022. Avoid cribs that are older or that have been modified for travel, or cribs with drop-sides. These cribs have not been tested, and may cause danger to your baby's safety. A travel crib must be well-built and sturdy. Examine for broken, missing or loose screws and other hardware. If you're using a playard it should be fitted with mesh windows and strong walls to allow air circulation. The crib slats should not be more than 2 3/8 inches apart to prevent the baby's head and legs from getting trapped. Don't put any pillows, blankets toys, stuffed animals or other items in the crib. These objects can cause strangulation or death to your baby. They must be removed as soon as they can stand up on their own, or before the age of 5 months. It's also important to check often for loose or broken screws and hardware, especially when you travel with your infant. Take bedside crib travel out of the crib as well. If you are using a portable crib, make sure it's not placed directly beneath the large windows. A window could be a fall hazard and your baby could get hurt when they fall into it. Even if your baby is old enough to roll over it is recommended to keep their sleeping space away from windows. If your baby starts to roll over while sleeping, it's a good idea wake them up to prevent injuries. Portability Portable cribs (or playards, as they're sometimes called) are a great option for anyone who is on vacation, has a guests over, or simply needing a safe crib to use for a sleepover with friends. These foldable contraptions come with an extremely comfortable mattress that can hold children up to 15 kg. They are simple to put together and compact when closed. bedside crib travel appreciate the BabyBjorn travel crib because it's simple to fold and store. Its easy drop-down panels that are one-handed are also easy for parents with a bleary eye. It's not our tiniest pack-and-play play, but at 15 pounds, it's an adequate weight. It also has regular handles instead of a backpack-style strap that some people prefer. 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 holidays as well as overnight visits to family and friends. It's not the cheapest one, but it does come with many dancing and all-singing features like a storage basket, soothing colour-changing night lights as well as white noise and lullabies to aid your baby to fall asleep and sleep. Its bassinet is higher than other models for easier access during the early days when mum is still recovering. The fabric is machine washable and washable, making it easy to clean. It's also quite light, at just under 12kg and fits nicely into the small, handy travel case that comes with it. It has six height settings and a tummy tilt for reflux/colic babies, and can fit beds of all sizes. It is also very easy to set up. Our MFM tester was able to set it up in only 10 minutes. You'll need to purchase an additional mattress however. Feeding It's crucial that your baby is safe and comfortable when you travel, whether for pleasure or business. It's better to purchase a travel-specific crib or bassinet rather than using one you already have. These are smaller and with mesh sides that allow parents to monitor their babies without disturbing them and are lightweight enough for easy transportation between locations. They also meet all safety standards of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and haven't been subject to recalls. If you have to use a bedside crib it is recommended that your baby be positioned on their backs and that the bed be free of blankets, pillows and animals stuffed. Sharing a bed with parents isn't advisable 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 ensure that your baby is sleeping and that both you and your partner are fully dressed and awake. There are a variety of cribs for newborns and babies. Some are designed to resemble an oversized crib or Moses basket, whereas others have sides that can be lowered down into the parent's bed. This allows access to the baby for feeding and comforting while avoiding the dangers of true co-sleeping which the AAP advises against due to dangers of suffocation. Examples include the Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet, a bedside sleeper that attaches to the parent's mattress. It is a good choice for older children since the sides can be raised to allow you to reach the infant without lifting them out of the bed. The travel cot that has a built-in crib that can be removed enables you to lift a sleeping baby for feeding or care. Sleeping Bedside cribs allow you to sleep peacefully with your baby. They sit next to your bed during the night, so that you can reach them easily for feedings at night and observe them without disrupting their sleep. Some cribs have an adjustable drop-side that can be lowered for this purpose, whereas others have a height adjustment so they can fit into your bed at home or away. While it was once advised that babies sleep in their own separate bedroom, there is a growing trend for parents to co-sleep with their infants. This arrangement, referred to as rooming in, allows infants to remain close to their parents while being separated from 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 includes a light frame, a mattress that is removable and is foldable up for easy storage. The Joie Roomie Go crib is another alternative. It is attached to the bed edge and has seven height positions as well as a tummy tilt for reflux and colic. The crib was highly well-received by our MFM home testers for its ease of use and compact folding. it comes in a range of colours. There are also freestanding bedside cribs, such as our Lilly and Alain, that can be put next to an existing bed frame. The cribs have a side barrier that slides down to allow you to pick up your baby for night feedings. However the cribs are completely self-contained so your baby can continue sleeping peacefully. These cribs are in compliance with the new BS EN1130:2019 safety standards which require a 120mm barrier between your mattress and child's crib. There are also cribs designed for travel and are made to be carried on the road. These are typically much smaller and more compact than standard cribs, making them more convenient to take into and out of hotels and cars. The Munchkin Brica travel crib, for example can be set up and taken down in under a minute and it weighs just three pounds, making it easy to carry and lift.