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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel The dimensions of this crib are ideal for mothers. It's larger than the Moses Basket but smaller than the Cot Bed. It can also fold down to just a quarter of its original size and then put in a handy bag for traveling. Make sure that the crib is intended for sleeping. Toys, pillows and blankets can make a child suffocate. Safety When you are shopping for a travel cot make sure that the manufacturer is adhering to all safety standards. A good place to start is the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website, which will let you know whether or not a particular portable crib has been recall. It is also important to select a mattress that is the correct size for your baby's bed to ensure it doesn't slide into the gaps between the sides of the crib or create a suffocation risk. Look for cribs or bassinets that are in line with the latest safety standards of 2022. It is also recommended to avoid older cribs, modified cribs or drop side cribs that are recycled for use in travel, as they have not been tested and may pose risks to your baby's health. A travel crib should be strong and well-constructed. Check for missing, loose or broken screws, as well as other hardware. If you're using a playard it should have a secure wall and mesh windows to allow for proper air flow. The slats of the crib should be spaced no more than 2 and 3/8 inches apart to keep baby's head and limbs from being trapped. Also, never put pillows, blankets, stuffed animals or toys in the crib. These objects can choke or strangle your baby and should be removed from the crib as soon as your child is able to push up on their hands and knees or before five months of age, whichever comes first. It's also important to check regularly for broken or loose hardware and screws, especially when traveling with your infant. Take all plastic out of the crib, too. If you're using a portable crib, make sure it is not located right under windows. Windows pose an injury risk for falls and if your baby rolls into it, they could be injured. It's best to keep your baby's room away from windows, even if they are old enough to roll over. If your baby starts to roll over while sleeping, it's best to get them up in order to avoid injuries. Portability If you're to a holiday, have relatives staying over, or just want a safe crib for sleepovers with friends, a portable crib (or playard, as they are sometimes called) is a good option. These playards fold up and have a comfortable mattress that can support babies up to 15kg. They are simple to assemble and compact once closed. The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a favourite with MFM home testers, who love the fact that it can be folded down and stored in one or two minutes, and its simple one-handed drop-down panels are simple enough for even sleepy parents to use. It's not our tiniest pack-and-play play, but with just 15 pounds, it's an acceptable weight. It also has regular handles instead of a backpack strap that some people prefer to use. The Joie Kubbie Sleep is another great option. It combines a bedside bassinet and crib into one compact unit. It is ideal for overnight stays during holidays and with family and friends. It's not the cheapest alternative but it does come with a variety of options, including a storage basket, soothing night lights that change color as well as lullabies and white noise to help your child sleep. It's also easy to keep clean with wipeable and machine-washable fabrics. It's also quite light at just 12 kilos and fits nicely into the small, handy travel case that comes with it. It has six different height settings and an adjustable tummy tilt for reflux or colic babies. It's suitable for all bed sizes. It's also very simple to install. Our MFM tester could 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. While some families might be tempted to use a crib or bassinet that they have but it's better to purchase one specifically made for travel. These are smaller, have mesh sides to allow parents to check on their children without disturbing them. They are light enough to allow for easy transport between destinations. They also comply with the safety standards set by the American Academy of Pediatrics and have not been recalled. If you have to use a crib beside your bed it is recommended that you place your baby on their back. The mattress should be free of blankets, pillows, and stuffed toys. Co-sleeping can increase the risk of SIDS. If you do have to sleep with your partner at times, make sure that your baby is asleep and that you and your partner are fully dressed and awake. The kinds of cribs for babies and infants include: Some are designed as a mini-crib or Moses basket, while others have sides that can be put into parents' bed. This allows access to the baby for feeding and comforting without exposing the risk of co-sleeping that the AAP recommends against due to suffocation risks. 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. This can also be a safer option for older babies since the sides are easily raised to allow you to reach the baby from the adult bed without lifting the mattress out. Another option is the travel cot, which has an integrated 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 care. Sleeping Bedside cribs let you co-sleep safely with your baby. They are placed near your bed so you can easily reach them for feedings and check on their sleep without disturbing them. Some cribs have drop sides that can be lowered to make it easier, and others have an adjustable height adjustment so that they will accommodate your bed when you are at home or away. In the past, it was suggested that infants be in their own room. However, parents are increasingly preferring to sleep in a co-sleep. This arrangement, referred to as rooming in, allows infants to remain close to their parents while remaining safely separated in 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 regular crib. It has a light frame and a mattress that can be removed and folds up for easy 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 and an incline for the tummy to aid in reflux and colic. This crib was praised by our MFM home testers for its ease of use and compact folding, and it's also available in a variety of colors. There are also bedside crib travel for bedside use, such as our Lilly and Alain cribs, that can be put alongside an existing bed frame. They come with a moveable side barrier that can slide down to allow you to pick your baby up for evening feeding, however the crib is self-contained, and your child will be sleeping comfortably throughout this period. These cribs meet the latest BS EN1130:2019 safety standards that require a 120mm barrier between your mattress and child's crib. There are also cribs for travel available. They are designed specifically for use when traveling. They are usually smaller and lighter than standard cribs which makes them easier to carry in and out of cars and hotels. Munchkin Brica, for example can be set up in just a few minutes and folded down in just three pounds. It is therefore easy to move and lift.