Nowadays we have been flooded with baby goods of every sort and kind, the market offers a great many of baby cot beds giving new parents lots of options and a headache in addition. The only way to cope with it is to get some hard information about baby cot beds. It will be very helpful while deciding what bed is the best. If you have set your choice on a new brand baby bed there is no reason why you shouldn’t buy it, but you have to be absolutely sure that this very baby bed is designed to be cosy and comfy not only for your baby but for you as well.
There are many styles available in the market to choose from. The most widely-distributed are the following:
Co-Sleepers
This style of baby cot beds is designed so that the baby can sleep with parents. It fits snugly against the side of your bed. It is very convenient for new parents, especially for a mother who has to feed the baby at night frequently or when the baby has a troubled slumber. This kind of baby bed is very popular during the first 3-6 months. Placing your newborn baby within safe arm’s reach to secure will give the new parent more chances to have good nights.
Baby travel cots
This style is ideal for vacations or travel. There are several kinds of travel baby cots starting with handbag folding travel bed and ending with full size ones. They all have convertible compact design which is perfect for family vacations and summer activities. The only thing is to be decided what kind of them is more appropriate for your travelling.
Double Carry Cots
If you are lucky to have twins this style of a baby cot bed will be just an indispensable baby piece of furniture for you and your newborns. It offers convenience to carry two babies at once which is ideal to carry twins and moreover such a baby bed is able to fold for easy storage and transportation.
Some precautions steps
No matter what baby crib you are going to buy following the below-mentioned guidelines you have chances to choose the best one for your baby. Draw your attention to drop-side mechanism; it has to operate easily. The bars of the baby crib should be more than 45mm to 65mm apart. Look if the mattress fits snugly and firm enough, teething rails are preferable and they can be of great use when your baby starts teething. They allow your baby to nibble on the railings without damaging the baby crib and nibbling such special rails is absolutely harmless for the child.
The placement of your baby’s cot in the nursery is another important safety factor too. Do not place the cot near lamps or heaters to prevent burn injuries if not worse. Avoid placing the baby cot near windows, curtain cords or any other strings, they can cause strangulation. You should not place anything in the bed that may serve as climbing aids and help your little one climb out of it when he or she gets a bit bigger. Do not hang pictures, mirrors, or other objects that may fall on your infant directly above the cot. Always leave the drop sides locked in the up position.
But the best advice is still as old as time: always keep vigilant watch on your little one and do not leave your baby unattended.