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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel The crib's size is a hit with moms it's larger than the Moses basket, but smaller than a cot bed. It folds down to just a third of its original size and fits into a compact travel bag, making it perfect for travel. Just remember that twin bedside cot should only be used to sleep and that toys such as pillows, blankets and pillows are a suffocation hazard. Safety When you're looking for a travel cot, ensure that the manufacturer adheres to 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. You should also select a mattress that is the right size for your baby's crib, so it doesn't slip into the gaps between the crib's sides or create a suffocation risk. Search for bassinets and cribs that meet the current safety standards of 2022. It is also recommended to avoid cribs that are older, modified cribs or drop side cribs that were recycled for use in travel, as they have not been tested and could pose a risk to your baby's safety. A travel crib must be built well and strong. Check for missing, broken or loose screws, as well as other hardware. If you're using a playard, it should have secure walls and mesh windows for proper air flow. The crib's slats should be no more than 2 and 3/8 inches apart, to keep baby's head and legs from getting trapped. Do not put any toys, blankets or toys in the crib. These items could strangle or suffocate your baby. They should be removed at the time they can stand on their own, or before the age of 5 months. Check regularly for loose or broken screws and other hardware. This is particularly important when traveling with an infant. Take all plastic out of the crib, too. If you're using a portable crib, make sure that it's not close to windows. A window can be a fall hazard and your baby may be injured if they roll into it. It's recommended to keep your baby's room away from windows, even when they are old enough to roll over. If your baby starts to roll over while sleeping, it's a good idea to wake them up to prevent injuries. Portability If you're planning a trip on holiday, have family staying over, or simply want a safe bedside crib for sleepovers with your friends, a portable crib (or playard or playard, as they're often called) is an excellent option. These playards fold up easily to put together and compact when closed, and feature an incredibly comfortable mattress that can accommodate infants up to 15kg. The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a favorite among MFM home testers who appreciate the fact it can be folded 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 the lightest backpack and play, but at under 15 pounds, it's an acceptable weight. It also has regular handles instead of a backpack-style strap that some people find more comfortable. The Joie Kubbie Sleep is another excellent option. It includes a bassinet for the bed and a crib into one compact unit. This is perfect for overnight stays during holidays and with friends and family. It's not the most affordable however it comes with a wealth of features that are all-dancing and all-singing like a storage basket and soothing night lights that change colour, lullabies and white noise to help your baby sleep, and its bassinet setting is higher than the majority 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 fabrics. It's also quite light, at just under 12kg, and fits neatly inside the compact, convenient travel case that comes with it. It has six different height settings and the ability to tilt the tummy for reflux/colic babies. It can fit all bed sizes. It is also very easy to install. Our MFM tester was able to do it in less than 10 minutes. You'll need to purchase an additional mattress for it, however. Feeding It's important that your baby is comfortable and safe when you travel, whether for pleasure or business. It's better to purchase a travel-specific crib or bassinet than to use one that you already own. They are smaller and come with mesh sides so parents can monitor their child without disturbing them. They're also light for easy transportation between destinations. These also conform to the safety standards of American Academy of Pediatrics and have not been subject to recalls. If you must utilize a crib for your bed, it's recommended that your infant be placed on their back and that the bed be free of blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals. This kind of sleeping arrangement increases the risk of SIDS. If you have to occasionally co-sleep ensure that your baby is asleep and that you and your partner are dressed and awake. There are many types of cribs for babies and infants. Some are designed to resemble a mini crib or a Moses basket, while others have sides that can be set down into the parent's bed. This gives parents access to the baby to feed and comfort while avoiding the risks of true co-sleeping which the AAP cautions against due the risk of suffocation. The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet is a bedside sleeper that is attached to a parent's mattress. It is also an ideal option for older babies since the sides can be easily raised to allow you to reach the infant from the adult bed without lifting them out. The travel cot that has built-in cribs that can be removed enables you to easily lift a sleeping baby for feeding or other care. Sleeping Bedside cribs allow you to co-sleep safely with your baby. 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 come with drop-sides that can be lowered for this purpose, whereas others have a height adjustment to ensure they will fit in your bed at home or away. It was previously recommended that infants be in their own room. However parents are increasingly choosing to sleep in a co-sleep. Also known as rooming-in, this arrangement allows babies to be close to their parents but remain safely separated on their own crib or bassinet. There are many types of co-sleepers like the iCrib, which is an inflatable crib that is designed to be able to sit on the top of a bed, or a crib. This model comes with a light frame and a removable mattress and can be folded for easy storage. It also comes with the Joie Roomie Go crib, that is attached to the edge of the bed and features 7 adjustable height positions as well as a tummy tilt for reflux and colic. The crib was highly praised by our MFM home testers for its convenience and compact folding, and it comes in a variety of colours. You can also purchase bedside cribs that are freestanding, such as our Lilly or Alain which you can put on top of the standard 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 otherwise self-contained and your baby will sleep soundly throughout this time. They also meet the latest BS EN 1130:2019 safety requirements which stipulate that a 120mm high barrier must be present 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 tend to be smaller and more compact than standard cribs, making it easier to move them into and out of hotels and vehicles. The Munchkin Brica travel crib, for example, can be set up and taken down in under one minute, and weighs only three pounds, so it is easy to carry and lift.