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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 can also fold down to one-quarter of its original size, and fit into a handy bag for travel. Make sure that the crib is only for sleeping. Toys such as pillows, blankets and pillows can make a child suffocate. Safety When you are looking for a travel crib it is important to make sure the manufacturer meets all safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) site is an excellent place to start. It will inform you if a portable crib has ever been removed from the market. Choose a mattress that fits the crib of your child so that it doesn't slide through the gaps or cause a suffocation risk. Find bassinets or cribs that meet the updated safety standards for 2022. It is also recommended to avoid older cribs or cribs that have been modified, or drop side cribs that are repurposed for travel because these have not been tested and could pose a risk to your baby's safety. A travel crib must be well-built and sturdy. Check for missing, loose or broken screws and other hardware. If you are using a playard, it should have mesh windows and secure walls to allow air flow. The slats on the crib should not be more than 2 and 3/8 inches apart to prevent baby's head or legs from getting trapped. Never put toys, blankets, or toys in the crib. These items can cause strangulation or death to your baby. They should be removed at the time they are able to stand up on their own, or before the age of 5 months. It is also essential to check often for loose or broken hardware and screws, particularly when traveling with your child. Take all plastic out of the crib as well. If you're using a portable crib, make sure it's not directly under a window. Windows pose an injury risk for falls and if your baby rolls into it, they could get injured. Even if your baby is old enough to roll over, it's best to keep their sleeping space away from windows. If your child begins to roll over while sleeping it's a good idea to awake them to prevent injury. Portability Portable cribs (or playards, as they're sometimes called) are a great choice for those who are traveling on vacation, having a guests over, or just needing an appropriate crib for a sleepover with friends. These portable cribs include an extremely comfortable mattress that can hold children up to 15 kg. They are simple 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 one or two minutes, and its simple one-handed drop-down panels are simple for even sleepy parents to use. It's not our lightest pack-and play, but at under 15 pounds it's still an adequate weight. It also comes with normal handles instead of a backpack style strap, which some parents prefer to use. Another great option is the Joie Kubbie Sleep, which combines a bedside crib and bassinet in one compact unit that's perfect for both holidays and overnight visits to friends and family. It is not the cheapest alternative but it does come with various features, such as a basket for storage as well as calming lights for the night that change color as well as lullabies and white noise to help your child fall asleep. It's also easy to keep clean, with machine washable and wipeable fabric. It's also, despite its size and weight (it's on the heavier side when open) it's light at less than 12kg. It can easily fit into a compact, practical travel bag that comes with it – perfect for trips away from home. It comes with six height settings that include the tilt of the tummy for reflux/colic babies, and can fit beds of all sizes. It's also very easy to set up and has our MFM tester able to get it set up in only 10 minutes. You'll need a separate mattress for it however. Feeding Whether traveling to work or for pleasure it's crucial to keep your baby happy and safe on the road. It is better to buy a travel-specific crib or bassinet rather than using one you already have. They are smaller and come with mesh sides so parents can observe their baby without disturbing them. They are also lightweight to make it easy to transport between locations. They also meet all the safety standards of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and have not been recalled. If you have to use a crib that is placed at your bedside, it's recommended that your infant be positioned on their backs and that the bed be free of blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals. This kind of sleeping arrangement increases the 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 babies and infants. Some are designed as a mini-crib or Moses basket, while others have sides that can be put into parents' bed. This allows parents to access their child in the middle of the night to comfort and feed their child, and avoid the dangers of co-sleeping. The AAP cautions against this because of the risk of being suffocated. Examples include the Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet, a bedside sleeper that attaches to the side of a mattress for a parent. It is a good choice for older children, since the sides can be elevated so that you can reach the baby without lifting them out of the bed. bedside travel crib with a built-in crib that can be removed enables you to easily lift a sleeping baby up for feeding or for care. Sleeping Bedside cribs allow you to sleep peacefully with your baby. They are placed next to your bed, allowing you to easily reach them for night feedings and check on their sleep without disturbing them. Some cribs come with a drop-side that can be lowered to make it easier for you to do this, while others have a height adjustment to ensure they can fit into your bed at home or 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, this arrangement allows babies to be close to their parents yet remain safe and separate from their own crib or bassinet. There are many types 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 regular crib. It comes with a lightweight frame, a mattress that is removable and is foldable into a compact size for storage. It also comes with the Joie Roomie Go crib, that can be attached to the edge of a bed. It includes 7 adjustable height positions as well as an incline for the tummy to aid in reflux and colic. The crib was loved by our MFM home testers for its user-friendly design and compact folding, and it is also available in a variety of colors. There are also freestanding bedside cribs, like our Lilly and Alain cribs, which can be placed next to an existing bed frame. These have a movable side barrier that slides down so you can take your baby to a dinner at night, but the crib is self-contained, and your child will be sleeping comfortably throughout this period. These cribs also meet the latest BS EN 1130:2019 safety requirements that specify that a 120mm high barrier must be placed between your mattress and the cot of your child. There are also cribs for travel that are specially designed to be taken on the road. They are usually smaller and lighter than a standard crib which makes them easy to transport into and out of cars and hotels. The Munchkin Brica travel crib, for example, can be set up and put down in less than a minute and it weighs just 3 pounds, so it is easy to carry and lift.