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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel The dimensions of this crib are ideal for moms. It's larger than the Moses Basket but smaller than a Cot Bed. It also 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 only be used for sleeping and that toys such as pillows, blankets and pillows are an entrapment risk. Safety If you're looking to purchase a crib for travel you'll want to be sure that the manufacturer complies with all safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) website is a good place to begin. It will tell you whether a crib for portable use has ever been recalled. You'll also want to choose a mattress that is the correct size for your baby's bed to ensure it doesn't slide into gaps in the crib's sides or create a suffocation risk. Find bassinets or cribs that meet the current safety standards of 2022. Also, avoid cribs with a long history, modified cribs or drop side cribs that were used for travel as they have not been tested and could pose a risk to your baby's safety. A travel crib should be well-built and sturdy. Examine for broken, missing or loose screws as well as other hardware. If you're using a playard, it should have mesh windows and secure walls to allow air flow. The crib's slats should be no more than 2 and 3/8 inches apart, to prevent baby's head or limbs from becoming trapped. Also, do not put pillows, blankets or toys with stuffed animals in the crib. These can cause suffocation 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 prior to 5 months old or 5 months, whichever is first. It is also essential to check frequently for loose or broken hardware and screws, particularly when you travel 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 a window. A window is an injury risk for falls 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. If your baby starts to roll over while sleeping it's a good idea awake them to prevent injury. Portability If you're planning a trip to a holiday, have relatives staying with you, or want a safe bedside crib for sleepovers with your friends, the portable crib (or playard or playard, as they're often called) is an excellent option. These portable cribs are simple to build and compact when closed, and feature the most comfortable padded mattress that can accommodate infants up to 15kg. The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a favourite with MFM home testers, who love the fact it can be folded down and stored in just several minutes and its easy-to-use drop-down panels are simple enough for even sleepy parents to use. It's not our tiniest pack-and-play play, but at just under 15 pounds, it's an acceptable weight. It also comes with normal handles instead of a backpack style strap, which some find more comfortable. The Joie Kubbie Sleep is another fantastic alternative. It combines a bedside bassinet and crib into a compact unit. It is ideal for overnight stays during holidays and with friends and family. It's not the most affordable however it comes with many dancing and all-singing features such as a storage basket as well as calming colour-changing lights for the night, lullabies and white noise to aid your baby to fall asleep, and its bassinet setting is higher than the majority to make it easier to use in the early hours when mum is still recovering. The fabric is machine washable and wipeable, making it easy to clean. And, despite its size and weight (it's on the heavier side when open) it's surprisingly light at less than 12kg. It slots neatly into a small, handy bag included – perfect for trips away from home. It has six different height settings and an adjustable tummy tilt for reflux or colic babies. It's suitable for any size bed. It's also very easy to install and our MFM tester being able to have it up and running in a mere 10 minutes. You'll need to purchase an additional mattress, however. Feeding Whether traveling for business or pleasure, it's important to keep your baby happy and safe on the road. It's better to purchase a bassinet or crib designed for travel than to use one that you already have. These are smaller and have mesh sides that allow parents to observe their baby without disturbing them. They are also lightweight and can be easily transported between places. They also meet the safety standards of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and haven't been recalled. If you must utilize a crib for your bed, it's recommended that your baby be placed on their back and the mattress be free of any blankets, pillows, and toys. Sharing a bed with parents isn't advised for any baby regardless of age, and this form of co-sleeping is linked to an increased risk of SIDS. If you are forced to co-sleep on occasion, ensure that you only do this when your baby is asleep and you're at all times dressed and awake. There are a variety of cribs for babies and newborns. Some are designed like an oversized crib or Moses basket, while others have sides that can be set to the bed of the parent. This allows parents to access their infant in the middle of the night to comfort and feed them, while avoiding the dangers of sleeping with their child. The AAP warns against this due to the danger of being suffocated. Examples include the Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet, which is a bedside sleeper that connects to the parent's mattress. This can also be an option for older children because the sides are easily raised to let you reach the baby from the adult bed without lifting the mattress out. The travel cot that has an integrated crib that is removable allows you to easily raise a sleeping baby to allow feeding or care. Sleeping Bedside cribs allow you to co-sleep safely with your baby. They are placed near your bed during the night so that you can reach them easily for night feeds and observe them without disrupting their sleep. Some cribs have an opening on the side that you can lower to make this easier, and others come with an adjustable height setting so that they will be able to fit in your bed at home or away. While it was once recommended that babies sleep in a separate bedroom, there is a growing preference for parents to share a bed with their infants. This arrangement, also referred to as rooming in, allows babies to be close to their parents while remaining safely separated in their own crib or bassinet. There are a variety of co-sleepers, such as the iCrib, a portable crib designed to be able to sit on the top of a bed, or a crib. It has a light frame and a mattress that can be removed and can be folded for easy storage. There is also the Joie Roomie Go crib, which fastens to the edge of a bed and includes 7 adjustable 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 user-friendly design and compact folding, and it's also available in a variety of colors. You can also buy bedside cribs that are freestanding, such as our Lilly or Alain that you can place on top of a standard bed frame. The cribs feature the side barrier that slides down to allow you to pick up your child for feedings at night. However the cribs are completely fully enclosed so that your baby can rest comfortably. These cribs are in compliance with the new BS EN1130:2019 safety standards that require a 120mm separation between your mattress and child's crib. There are also my sources for travel available. They are designed specifically for use when traveling. These are typically much smaller and less bulky than a standard crib and are therefore easier to carry in and out of hotels and cars. Munchkin Brica, for example can be set up in under a minute and folded down in just three pounds. It is therefore easy to lift and transport.