Babylo Deluxe Drop Side Co-Sleeper Bedside Travel Cot, Grey Mélange, Pack of 1

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Why not consider a quality Joie travel cotwith a bassinet level for younger little ones? Meanwhile, a double latch safety system will give you complete peace of mind that your baby is secure, so you can both rest easy. Our Koo-di travel cots are a brilliant choice as well, and in addition to a padded mattress they even feature an integrated mosquito net - ideal if you're holidaying somewhere warm! And once your bundle of joy has outgrown it, it'll make for the perfect makeshift playhouse too! We've crunched the numbers and there's a clear winner. A hefty 25% of respondents told us they used a cot bed from the most popular brand. Mattresses tend to come in two sizes, standard and continental and should fit the equivalent sizes of cots commonly available in the UK. The Department of Health and The Lullaby Trust say the safest place for your baby to sleep in the first six months is in a cot in your room". Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room

Our support line offers practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers: 0300 330 0700. When shopping for a cot bed, you need to make sure it conforms to British Safety Standards BS EN 716 as a cot, and BS 8509 as a bed. These markings show that the product has passed a series of important British Safety Standards guidelines.It's safer to convert the cot to a junior bed so your child can't hurt themselves when escaping, rather than them spending hours in A&E with a possible concussion. Keep the cot away from footholds Placing it close to furniture could allow your baby to climb out. Look out for trailing strings or cot-bumper ties, as they pose a strangulation risk. fitted sheets, water resistance mattress protector, duvet cover and pillowcases, baby blanket for keeping your baby comfortable at night. Our range includes a variety of colors, so you can find one that matches your child's nursery décor.

A cot bed can be converted from an infant cot to one that's suitable for toddlers. In other words, a cot bed is suitable from birth up until around four years old. At which point, you can then convert most cot beds into a junior bed. Get the instructions These contain vitally important information about keeping your baby safe while they sleep. Don't worry if you don't have the original instructions for your cot bed, as most manuals are also available online. Babies should not sleep with electric blankets or hot water bottles, although, if you are worried about the cot being too cold you could use one that is removed before the baby goes in. As mentioned above duvets, bumpers and pillows are not recommended if your baby is under one year old. For expert advice on how to assemble a cot bed, where to position it and when to switch to a junior bed, see our guide on using cot beds safely . Cot and cot bed typesThe distance between each bar shouldn't be less than 2.5cm or more than 6.5cm, so that your baby’s head can’t get trapped. Babies need lots of sleep, and during the first two years of their life they will on average spend more of their time sleeping than not. If your baby sleeps in a cot, you should definitely take cot safety into consideration. It’s worthwhile spending time choosing the right one for you and for them. Choosing a cot Some items added to a cot may increase the risk of head-covering and can also increase the risk of accidents. This is due to the risk of suffocation and/or strangulation, as well as the chance that they could be used to climb on when your baby becomes more mobile. The mattress needs to be kept as clean and hygienic as possible. You can either use one with a wipe-clean covering or a removable top panel that you can wash at a high temperature. Alternatively, you could use a mattress protector, which covers the mattress to stop it getting wet if the baby dribbles or their nappy leaks. There are three main types of mattresses you can choose from: foam cot mattresses, spring-interior cot mattresses and coir cot mattresses. There are pros and cons to each of these. Do your research, test, touch and feel each type and decide what suits you and your family best.