How to choose a bed for your baby?
We are talking about beds here, but in reality, we should talk about beds, in the plural.
Certainly, it is important to equip the baby's room with a comfortable and well-equipped bed (mattress, box spring, bedding, etc.), but it is also important to choose the right solutions for sleeping in the dark or for the almost continuous nap of the first few months.), but it is equally important to choose the right back-up solutions, for sleeping in the morning or for the almost continuous nap of the first weeks.
While the cot remains the most popular solution for new parents, we will see that there are many accessories that allow your child to sleep in all situations: bassinet, co-sleeping, cot, cradle, carrycot, etc.
The options are numerous, but they all respond to specific situations or needs. Let's take a look at how to choose the right bed and toddler solutions for your baby.
The bed with bars: the most common option
A crib allows your baby to sleep well, but it also guarantees to accompany him during his first years.
Beware, it is important to choose a good mattress and a comfortable bed base so that your child sleeps soundly. Sleep is the phase during which a child grows the most, it is important that he has a comfortable position and that the mattress provides impeccable support.
It is important that the bed is of good quality and that it complies with standards relating to safety. Choose solid wood models, which are more likely to age properly. Also, make sure that it meets the NF EN 716-1 standard.
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The evolving bed
This type of bed is a real plus for accompanying your baby from the time he is a week old until he is about 7 years old.
This choice allows you to ensure your child's peace of mind until a certain age. Obviously, the bed base must match, as well as the mattress, because when folding, the mattress would be really too small.
Robust and thought to last, this type of bed is perfect to equip your baby's room.
The crib bouncer, the ideal accessory for the first few weeks of babyhood.
Whether you choose a crib or a rollaway bed, your little one will definitely look like a toddler in there, especially during his or her first few weeks at home.
That's why it can be very helpful to use a crib riser. It is a simple accessory that allows you to place your child in a smaller space than the bed. Comfortable and designed to ensure the safety of your little one, this bouncer makes it easy to put your baby in his bed, at least during his first few weeks.
Note that this bouncer can be used for travel or as a back-up solution to get your baby to sleep when you're not home. On a couch, in an adult bed, put his neckerchief and baby can sleep like the little angel he is.
Other sleeping solutions
Whether you're going away for the weekend, staying in your living room with bute;bé portée, or grandma babysitting your child on an impromptu basis, it's always good to have a bed or accessory to get your child to sleep.
The Crib
Mounted on high legs, the cradle is simply a small crib.
Some parents prefer it to the bed during the first few weeks, if only to keep an eye on the crib during the day at home.
Installed in a private bedroom or in a corner of the room, the crib is both practical and decorative. Many vintage styles are available. However, it is important to make sure that it is a safe accessory that complies with safety regulations.
Choose the mattress of your child's crib carefully, it will condition its comfort and sleep.
The cododo
A little à the façon of a cradle, the cododo is a bed of child in height.
Seacute;curis&e; by the height of its walls, it allows to install bébé où lù one wishes to let it sleep quietly. Their particularity resides in the possibility of sticking them to the bed: their foot is only one centimeter long, facilitating the approach of the bed.
Many parents choose the cododo for the first weeks of their infant.
The bassinet
Posed high on a solid structure (usually wood), the bassinet has handles for easy removal.
Adapted to the first weeks of baby, it is ideal to be placed in the house according to the moments of the day. Often made of wicker, it rests on a wooden or metal structure.
The bassinet can perfectly be installed in the parents' room for the first few nights, the time to get used to it and to make sure that everything goes well during sleep. On the other hand, the bassinet is quickly inappropriate, especially when baby starts to wriggle.
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The Umbrella Bed
Folded up in the blink of an eye, this is the ideal accessory for nomads.
Easily stowed in the trunk of the car in the folded position, just pull it out and set it up easily.
Because it is so comfortable, you can fall asleep peacefully wherever you are.
Truly practical, this folding bed is perfect as a backup solution. All it needs is a good mattress and your child will sleep just about anywhere.
It's up to you to choose the solution(s) that work for you
Now you can see why we started by talking about beds.
In general, young parents equip themselves with a crib for the bedroom, as well as a sideboard. Whether it's a bassinet, a co-sleeper or even an umbrella bed, you are free to equip yourself according to your lifestyle. Whether you're a nomad or a dental hygienist, you'll know how to do it better than anyone else.
The key is simply to make sure you get a good night's sleep, wherever you go together.