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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel The size of this crib is ideal for mothers. It's larger than the Moses Basket but smaller than the Cot Bed. It folds down to just a third of its original size, and can fit into a handy travel bag, making it perfect for travel. Remember that the crib should be used only for sleeping and that toys such as pillows, blankets and pillows are a suffocation hazard. Safety When you are looking for a crib for travel you'll want to be sure the manufacturer meets all safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) site is an excellent place to start. It will tell you whether a crib that is portable has ever been recalled. It is also important to select a mattress that is the right size for the crib of your baby so that it doesn't fall into the gaps between the crib sides or create a suffocation risk. When you are choosing a bassinet or crib choose one that is in compliance with the latest safety standards that were revised in 2022. Avoid older cribs and cribs that have been modified for travel, or cribs with drop-sides. These cribs haven't been tested and could be a danger to your baby's safety. A travel crib should be built well and strong. Check for missing, loose or broken screws, as well as other hardware. If you're using a playard, it should have secure walls and mesh windows for adequate air circulation. The crib's slats must not be more than 2 3/8 inches apart to prevent the baby's head and limbs becoming trapped. Don't put any blankets, pillows or toys with stuffed animals in the crib. These items can cause strangulation or death to your baby. They must be removed as soon as they are able to stand on their own or before the age of 5 months. Make sure you check frequently for broken or loose screws and hardware. This is especially important when traveling with an infant. Make sure bedside cot used take out all plastic from the crib before using it, and. If you're using a portable crib, be sure it's not right under the window. A window is a fall hazard and your baby could get hurt in the event that they crash into it. It's best to keep your baby's bedroom away from windows, even when they are old enough to roll over. If your child begins to roll over while sleeping, it's best to awake them to prevent injury. Portability Portable cribs (or playards, as they're sometimes called) are a great choice for anyone traveling on vacation, having a guests over, or simply needing an appropriate crib at a sleepover with friends. These foldable contraptions are easy to assemble and are compact when closed, and feature a comfortable padded mattress that can accommodate infants up to 15kg. MFM home testers love the BabyBjorn travel crib because it's easy to fold and store. Its simple one-handed drop down panels are also convenient for parents who are bleary-eyed. It's not our lightest pack-and play, but with just under 15 pounds, it's an acceptable weight. It also comes with normal handles instead of a backpack style strap, which some parents prefer. Another great option is the Joie Kubbie Sleep, which combines a bedside crib and bassinet in one compact unit that's perfect for holidays as well as overnight visits to family and friends. It's not the most affordable one, but it does come with an abundance of 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 help your baby fall asleep and its bassinet is higher than other models for easier access during the early days when mum is still recovering. It's also easy to keep clean, with machine washable and wipeable fabric. And, despite its size and weight (it's on the bulkier side when open) it's light at just under 12kg and slots neatly into a small, handy bag that comes with it perfect for trips away from home. It has six height settings that include a tummy tilt to help with reflux or colic babies, and can fit beds of all sizes. It's also easy to set up. Our MFM tester was able to do it in just 10 minutes. It will require a mattress that is separate. Feeding It is essential that your child is safe and secure when you travel, whether for business or pleasure. It is better to buy a travel-specific crib or bassinet than to use one that you already own. These are smaller, have mesh sides that permit parents to monitor their babies without disturbing them and are lightweight enough for easy transport between places. They also meet the safety standards of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and haven't been subject to recalls. If you have 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 toys. Sharing the bed with parents isn't recommended for any baby regardless of age, and this type of sleeping together is associated with an increased risk of SIDS. If you have to occasionally co-sleep, make sure that your baby is asleep and that both you and your partner are dressed and awake. The kinds of cribs that are available for infants and young children include: Some are designed to resemble a mini crib or a Moses basket, whereas others have sides that can be lowered down into the bed of the parent. This allows for middle-of-the-night access to the baby for feeding and comforting without exposing the risk of true co-sleeping, which the AAP cautions against due suffocation risks. Examples include the Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet, a bedside sleeper that attaches to the sides of a parent's mattress. This can also be a safer option for older babies since the sides can be easily raised to let you reach the baby from the adult bed without lifting the mattress out. Another option is the travel cot that has an integrated bassinet that can be removed from the top of the crib, which makes it easier to lift a sleeping infant for feeding or other care. Sleeping Bedside cribs are a fantastic option to sleep comfortably with your newborn. They sit next to your bed during the night, so that you can reach them easily for feedings at night and check on them without disturbing their sleep. Some cribs have an opening on the side that can be lowered to make it easier, and some have an adjustable height adjustment so that they will accommodate your bed when you are at home or away. Previously, it was recommended that infants sleep in their own bedroom. However parents are increasingly opting to sleep with their children. This arrangement, also referred to as rooming in, allows infants to be close to their parents while being separated from their own crib or a bassinet. There are a variety of co-sleepers that are available, including the iCrib which is designed to be a portable crib that fits on the top of your bed or a standard crib. This model has a lightweight frame and a mattress that can be removed and can be folded for easy storage. There's also the Joie Roomie Go crib, which fastens to the edge of the bed and has 7 height settings that can be adjusted as well as a tummy tilt for reflux and colic. The crib was highly well-received by our MFM home testers for its user-friendly design and compact folding, and it comes in a variety of colors. There are also freestanding bedside cribs, like our Lilly and Alain cribs, which can be positioned on top of a traditional bed frame. They come with a moveable side barrier that can slide down to allow you to pick your baby up for dinner at night, but the crib is self-contained, and your child will continue sleeping soundly during this time. These cribs also meet the new BS EN 1130:2019 safety requirements which require that a 120mm high barrier must be placed between your mattress and your child's cot. There are also travel cribs that are specifically designed to be taken on the road. They are usually smaller and lighter than a standard crib and are therefore easy to transport into and out of hotels and cars. Munchkin Brica, for example can be assembled in under a minute and folded down in three pounds. It is therefore easy to lift and move.