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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel Mums love this crib's size – it's bigger than the Moses basket but smaller than a cot bed. It can fold down to a third of its original size and fits into a handy travel bag, making it perfect for travel. Remember that the crib should be used only for sleeping and that toys like blankets, pillows and pillows pose a suffocation hazard. Safety If you're looking to purchase a travel crib, you'll want to make sure that the manufacturer is compliant with all safety standards. One good place to start is the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website, which can inform you whether or not a specific portable crib has been recalled. It is also important to select 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. Find bassinets or cribs that meet the current safety standards of 2022. It is also recommended to avoid cribs with a long history and cribs that have been modified or drop side cribs that were repurposed for travel because these aren't tested and could pose a risk to your baby's health. A travel crib must be sturdy and well-constructed. Examine for loose, missing or broken screws and other hardware. If you are using a playard, it should have mesh windows and sturdy walls to allow air flow. The slats on the crib should be spaced no more than 2 and 3/8 inches apart, to keep baby's head and legs from getting trapped. Also, never put pillows, blankets, stuffed animals or toys in the crib. These items can suffocate or strangle your baby and should be removed from the crib at the time your child is able to pull up on their knees and hands or before five months of age or 5 months, whichever is first. Examine often for broken or loose screws and hardware. This is particularly important when traveling with a child. Take all plastic out of the crib as well. If you're using a portable crib, be sure it's not close to the window. A window can be a fall risk and if your baby rolls into it, they may get injured. Even if your baby is old enough to roll over it is best to keep their sleeping space away from windows. It's crucial to wake your baby if they begin to sleep on their backs. Portability If you're on vacation, have family staying over, or just want a safe crib for sleepovers or with friends, an portable crib (or playard or playard, as they're often called) is a good option. These playards fold up easily to put together, compact when they're closed, and come with an incredibly comfortable mattress that can support newborns up to 15kg. The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a favorite among MFM home testers who appreciate the fact that it can be folded down and stored in just several minutes and its easy-to-use drop-down panels are simple for even sleepy parents to use. It's not our tiniest pack-and-play play, but at 15 pounds, it's a good weight. It also comes with regular handles instead of a backpack-style strap, which some prefer. The Joie Kubbie Sleep is another fantastic alternative. It includes a bassinet for the bed and a crib into a compact unit. This is perfect for holidays and overnight stays with family and friends. It's not the most affordable one, but it does come with a wealth of features that are all-dancing and all-singing like a basket for storage, soothing colour-changing night lights and white noise. It also has lullabies to aid your baby to fall asleep, and its bassinet setting is higher than other models to make it easier to access in the early hours when mum is still recovering. It's also easy to keep clean with machine washable and wipeable fabric. It's also quite light at just 12 kilos and easily fits into the small, handy travel case that comes with it. It comes with six height settings, including the tilt of the tummy for reflux/colic babies, and can fit beds of all sizes. It's also extremely easy to install, with our MFM tester able to get it up and running in a mere 10 minutes. It'll require a mattress that is separate. Feeding It's important that your baby is safe and comfortable when you travel, whether on pleasure or business. While bedside cosleeper cotsfortots may be tempted to use a crib or bassinet that they already own but it's better to purchase one specially made for travel. These are smaller and with mesh sides that allow parents to check on their babies without disturbing them, and are light enough to allow for easy transportation between locations. They also meet the safety standards of American Academy of Pediatrics and have not been recalled. If you have to utilize a crib for your bed, it's recommended that your infant be placed on their back and that the bed be free of any blankets, pillows, and toys. This type of co-sleeping increases the chance of SIDS. If you must occasionally co-sleep, make sure that your baby is sleeping and that you and your partner are dressed and awake. There are many types of cribs for babies and infants. Some are designed like a mini crib or a Moses basket, while others have sides that can be lowered down into the parent's bed. This allows parents to reach their infant during the middle of the night to soothe and feed their child, and avoid the dangers of co-sleeping. The AAP warns against this because of the risk of being suffocated. Examples include the Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet, which is a bedside sleeper that connects to the sides of a mattress for a parent. It is a good choice for older children, as the sides can be elevated so that you can reach the infant without having to lift them out of the bed. Another option is a travel cot that has a built-in bassinet that can be removed from the top of the crib, which makes it easier to raise an infant who is sleeping for feeding or other care. Sleeping Bedside cribs allow you to sleep with your baby in a safe and secure way. They are placed next to your bed at night, so that you can reach out easily for feedings at night and monitor them without disrupting their sleep. Some cribs come with an adjustable drop-side that can be lowered for this purpose, whereas others come with a height adjustment, so they can fit into your bed at home or away. Previously, it was recommended that infants sleep in their own bedroom. However, parents are increasingly preferring to sleep in a co-sleep. Also known as rooming in, this arrangement allows babies to be close to their parents yet remain safely separated on their own crib or bassinet. There are a variety of co-sleepers available like the iCrib, a portable crib designed to fit on top of a bed or a crib. This model includes a light frame, a removable mattress and is able to be folded up for easy storage. There is also the Joie Roomie Go crib, which fastens to the edge of a bed and features 7 adjustable height positions and a tummy tilt to help with reflux and colic. The crib was highly well-received by our MFM home testers for its convenience and compact folding, and it comes in a variety of colors. There are also bedside cribs, such as our Lilly and Alain, that can be positioned on top of a traditional bed frame. The cribs have an elongated side that slides down to allow you to grab your baby for feedings at night. However the cribs are completely self-contained, allowing your baby to remain asleep peacefully. These cribs also meet the new BS EN 1130:2019 safety requirements which require that the 120mm high barrier should be present between your mattress and your child's cot. There are also cribs for travel available. They are designed specifically to be taken along when traveling. These are typically much smaller and lighter than standard cribs and are therefore easier to carry in and out of cars and hotels. The Munchkin Brica travel crib, for example can be set up and taken down in less than one minute, and weighs just three pounds, so it is easy to carry and lift.