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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 crib bed. It can also be folded down to a quarter of its size and then put in a handy bag for traveling. Make sure that the crib is only for sleeping. Toys such as pillows, blankets and pillows can cause a child to be suffocated. Safety As you shop for a crib for travel you'll want to be sure that the manufacturer complies with all safety standards. One good starting point is the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website, which will let you know whether or not a specific crib is being removed from the market. You should also select the correct size for your baby's bed, so it doesn't slip into gaps in the sides of the crib or create a suffocation risk. Look for cribs or bassinets that meet the updated safety standards of 2022. Avoid cribs that are older or modified for travel or cribs with drop-sides. These cribs haven't been tested and could be a danger to your baby's safety. A travel crib should be well-constructed and sturdy. Make sure there aren't any loose, missing or broken screws, as well as other hardware. If you are using a playard it should have mesh windows and secure walls for air flow. The crib's slats should not be more than 2 and 3/8 inches apart to keep baby's head and legs from getting trapped. Also, never put blankets, pillows or toys with stuffed animals in the crib. These objects can cause strangulation or death to your baby. They must be removed at the time they can stand up on their own or before the age of 5 months. Make sure you check frequently for broken or loose screws and other hardware. This is particularly crucial when traveling with a baby. Make sure you take out all plastic from the crib before use, as well. If you are using a portable crib be sure that it's not positioned directly beneath an enormous window. A window could be an injury from falling and your baby could get hurt if they roll into it. Even if your baby is old enough to roll over it is best to keep their sleeping area away from windows. If your baby starts to roll over while sleeping it's a good idea get them up in order to avoid injury. Portability Portable cribs (or playards or playards, as they're often referred to) are a great choice for those who are who is on vacation, has a guests over, or just needing a safe crib to use during a sleepover or with friends. These portable cribs are simple to put together and are compact when closed, and come with the most comfortable padded mattress that can hold newborns up to 15kg. The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a favourite with MFM home testers who appreciate the fact it can be folded and stored in several minutes and its simple one-handed drop-down panels are simple enough for even sleepy parents to use. It's not the lightest backpack on our list, but it's a good weight, weighing just under 15 pounds, and it comes with standard carry handles rather than the backpack-style strap that some find more comfortable to carry around. Another excellent option is the Joie Kubbie Sleep, which incorporates a bedside crib and bassinet into one compact unit that is ideal for both holidays and overnight visits to family and friends. It's not the cheapest, but it has an abundance of features that are all-dancing and all-singing 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 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 fabrics. It's also, despite its size and weight (it's more bulky when open) it's light at just 12kg and can easily fit into a small, handy bag included perfect for trips away from home. It comes with six different 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 and our MFM tester able to get it ready in just 10 minutes. It'll require a separate mattress. Feeding It is essential that your child is safe and comfortable when you travel, whether for business or pleasure. It's better to purchase a bassinet or crib designed for travel rather than using one you already have. These are smaller and have mesh sides that permit parents to check on their children without disturbing them, and are light enough to allow for easy transportation between locations. They also meet the safety standards of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and haven't been subject to recalls. If you are required to use a crib that is placed at your bedside it is recommended that your child be laid on their backs and the mattress be free of any blankets, pillows and stuffed animals. This type of co-sleeping increases the risk of SIDS. If you are forced to co-sleep on occasion, ensure that you do it only when your baby is asleep, and that you are completely dressed and awake. The kinds of cribs for babies and infants include: Some are designed to look like a mini-crib or Moses basket, while others have sides which can be put into parents' beds. This allows for middle-of-the-night access to the baby for feeding and comforting while avoiding the dangers of true co-sleeping, which the AAP recommends against due to suffocation risks. Examples include the Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet, a bedside sleeper that attaches to the side of a mattress for a parent. This can also be an option for older babies because the sides are easily raised to allow you to reach the infant from the adult bed without lifting the mattress out. The travel cot that has an integrated crib that is removable allows you to raise a sleeping baby to allow feeding or other care. Sleeping Bedside cribs let you co-sleep safely with your baby. large bedside crib are placed near your bed during the night, so that you can reach out easily for night feeds and monitor them without disrupting their sleep. Some cribs have drop-sides that can be lowered to make it easier for you to do this, while others have a height adjustment so they can fit into your bed at home or away. While it used to be recommended that babies sleep in their own separate bedroom, there is now a growing preference for parents to co-sleep with their infants. This arrangement, also referred to as rooming in, allows babies to stay close to their parents, while remaining safely separated in their own crib or bassinet. There are several types of co-sleeper available such as the iCrib that is designed to be a portable crib that fits on the top of your bed, or a standard crib. This model comes with a lightweight frame, a removable mattress and is able to be folded up for easy storage. There's also the Joie Roomie Go crib, which fastens to the edge of a bed. It features 7 adjustable height positions and a tummy tilt to help with reflux and colic. The crib was well-received by our MFM home testers for its ease of use and compact folding, and it comes in a variety of colors. There are also bedside cribs, such as our Lilly and Alain cribs, which can be positioned next to a traditional bed frame. The cribs have the side barrier that can slide down to allow you to grab your baby for feedings at night. However they are also self-contained so your baby can rest comfortably. These cribs are in compliance with the new BS EN1130:2019 safety standards that require a 120mm gap between your mattress and child's cot. There are also cribs designed for travel and are designed to be used on the road. They are typically smaller and more compact than standard cribs, which makes it easier to transport them in and out cars and hotels. Munchkin Brica, for example can be put together in under a minute and folded down in three pounds. It is therefore easy to lift and move.