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Buying a Bedside Crib For Travel The crib's size is a hit with moms it's larger than the size of a Moses basket, but smaller than a cot bed. It also can fold down to a third of its original size and fits into a compact travel bag, making it ideal for travel. Make sure that the crib is designed for sleeping. Toys such as pillows, blankets and pillows can suffocate a child. Safety As you shop for a crib for travel you'll want to be sure that the manufacturer is compliant with all safety standards. One good starting point is the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website, which can inform you whether or not a particular crib is being recall. Choose a mattress that fits the crib of your child so that it won't slip through the gaps or cause the risk of suffocation. When selecting a crib or bassinet, look for one that conforms to the latest safety standards that were revised in 2022. Avoid cribs that are older or modified for travel or cribs with drop-sides. These cribs have not been tested, and could pose a risk to your baby's safety. A travel crib needs to be built well and strong. Examine for loose, missing or broken screws and other hardware. If you are using a playard it should have mesh windows and secure walls for air flow. The slats of the crib should not be more than 2 and 3/8 inches apart, to prevent baby's head or limbs from being trapped. Never put toys, blankets or toys in the crib. These items can strangle or suffocate your baby. They must be removed as soon as they are able to stand up independently or before the age of 5 months. It's also important to check regularly for broken or loose screws and hardware, especially when traveling with your infant. Take all plastic out of the crib, too. If you are using a portable crib, make sure it's not placed in front of an enormous window. A window is an injury from falling and your baby could get hurt in the event that they crash into it. Even if your child is old enough to roll over it is best to keep their sleeping space away from windows. If your child begins to roll over while sleeping, it's a good idea wake them up to prevent injury. Portability Portable cribs (or playards, as they're sometimes called) are a great choice for those traveling on vacation, having a family stay over, or simply needing a safe crib for use for a sleepover with friends. These portable cribs are simple to assemble, compact when they're closed, and feature an incredibly comfortable mattress that can support newborns up to 15kg. The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a favorite among MFM home testers, who love the fact it can be folded down and stored in one or two minutes, and its simple one-handed drop-down panels are easy for even bleary-eyed parents to use. It's not the lightest pack-and-play on our list but it's a decent weight at just over 15 pounds. It features standard handles instead of a backpack-style strap which some find more comfortable to haul around. The Joie Kubbie Sleep is another excellent alternative. It incorporates a bedside bassinet as well as a crib into a compact unit. This is perfect for holidays and overnight stays with friends and family. It's not the cheapest option, but it comes with a variety of features, including a basket for storage, soothing night lights that change color, lullabies, and white noise, to aid your child to fall asleep. It's also easy to clean, with machine-washable and wipeable fabrics. It's also relatively lightweight at just 12 kilos and easily fits into the small, compact travel case that comes with it. It comes with six different height settings as well as the ability to tilt the tummy for reflux/colic babies. It can fit all sizes of beds. It's also very simple to set up. Our MFM tester could do it in less than 10 minutes. You'll need to purchase an additional mattress for it, however. Feeding Whether traveling for pleasure or business it's crucial to keep your baby comfortable and safe while traveling. It's better to purchase a travel-specific crib or bassinet instead of using one you already own. These are smaller, have mesh sides that permit parents to check on their babies without disturbing them. They are light enough for simple transport between places. These also comply with the safety standards set by the American Academy of Pediatrics and have not been subject to recalls. If you are required to use a crib that is placed at your bedside, it's recommended that your child be positioned on their backs and the mattress be free of pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals. This type of co-sleeping increases the chance of SIDS. If you have to sleep with your child at times, make sure that you only do this while your baby is asleep, and that you are both awake and fully dressed. The bedside cribs that are available for newborns and young babies include: Some are shaped like miniature cribs or Moses basket, whereas others have sides that can be set to the bed of the parent. This gives parents access to the baby to feed and comfort without exposing the risk of true co-sleeping which the AAP advises against due to the risk of suffocation. Examples include the Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Bassinet, which is a bedside sleeper that connects to the sides of a parent's mattress. This is a good option for older children since the sides can be elevated to allow you to reach the baby without lifting them out of the bed. The travel cot that has an integrated crib that can be removed enables you to easily lift a sleeping baby up for feeding or care. Sleeping Bedside cribs let you 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 disrupting them. Some cribs have a drop-side that you can lower for this purpose, whereas others come with a height adjustment, so they will fit in your bed at home or away. While it used to be advised that babies sleep in a separate bedroom, there's a growing trend for parents to co-sleep with their infants. This arrangement, also known as rooming in, allows babies to stay close to their parents, while remaining safely separated in their own crib or a bassinet. There are many types of co-sleepers, such as the iCrib, an inflatable crib that is designed to be placed on the top of a bed or a crib. It includes a light frame, a mattress that can be removed and is foldable up for easy storage. The Joie Roomie Go crib is another option. It is attached to the bed's edge and has seven height positions, as well as a tummy tilt to ease colic and reflux. Our MFM home testers highly praised this crib for its compact folding design and its ease of use. It is also available in various colors. There are also 4-in-1 bedside crib , like our Lilly and Alain, that can be placed alongside the traditional bed frame. They have a movable side barrier that can slide down so you can pick your baby up for night feeding, but the crib is self-contained, and your child will sleep soundly throughout this time. These cribs meet the latest BS EN1130:2019 safety standards that require a 120mm barrier between your mattress and child's crib. Travel cribs are also available. They are designed specifically to be taken along when traveling. They tend to be smaller and less bulky than standard cribs, which makes it easier to transport them in and out hotels and vehicles. The Munchkin Brica travel crib, for instance, can be set up and packed down in less than a minute and it weighs only three pounds, making it easy to move and carry.