In the first months of life, the baby sleeps most of his life. In order for him to sleep well, it is necessary to provide for a comfortable sleeping place for him. A baby cot should be not only beautiful, but, first of all, safe and comfortable for the baby and his mother. What are the options for baby cots?
Instructions
Step 1
Bed with a lattice. This is probably the most frequent choice of parents for a baby's sleep. But not the only one possible. It is convenient if the bottom of such a crib can be placed in different positions. While the child is still very young, the mattress can be raised higher so that the mother can comfortably lay the child. When he grows up and starts to get up on all fours, the mattress must be lowered to the very bottom of the crib so that the child does not fall over its edge. The mattress should be exactly the size of the crib. There should be no gaps between the grate and the baby's sleeping place.
The bed itself must be strong and stable. Some models have a pendulum function: you can rock the baby not in your arms, but in the crib. But be sure to check that such a crib does not sway too much and cannot roll over on its side.
If the crib has a side wall lowering function, always make sure that the mechanism is closed. A very common story is when the mother does not fix the rising side of the crib, and the baby falls, leaning on it.
Step 2
Some parents buy soft bumpers for the crib. It looks beautiful, protects the baby - he cannot put his arm or leg between the rods. But such bumpers also have a number of disadvantages. They restrict the flow of air into the crib. In addition, they can be dangerous for the baby: the laces with which they are attached to the rods of the crib; filler from the sides in the event of a seam rupture - can be dangerous. If such sides are sewn with a sheet, then it is very inconvenient to put something in the crib, and in case of leaks, you will have to completely remove the entire structure. So first evaluate how much bumpers you need in the crib. They are often expensive, but in practice, parents remove them quickly.
Step 3
Another option for a baby's sleeping place is a cradle. It will last much less than a bed with twigs - about six months. But it takes up much less space. Often the cradles are equipped with a motion sickness mechanism and wheels so that it can be easily moved around the room. The cost of cradles varies greatly, but you can find quite inexpensive ones. Cots are usually more expensive. Manufacturers often build mobiles with music and toys in the design of the cradle, as well as an automatic mechanism for the baby's motion sickness.
Step 4
Another option for organizing your baby's sleep is sleeping together with your parents. This trend has been very popular lately. Sometimes it is really more convenient to put the baby next to you in the parent's bed, which allows you to breastfeed without getting up at night. At the same time, you must have a large enough bed so that there is enough space for everyone: mom, dad and child. You must also prevent your baby from falling off the edge of the bed. To do this, the easiest way is to move the bed to the wall and put the baby between it and yourself. In this case, the bed should not have armrests or other structures, due to which there will be gaps between the wall and the berth. As with any sleeping place for a small child, you should not move the bed close to the radiator.
Step 5
An intermediate option is also possible: you remove one side wall of the crib with rods and push it close to your bed; or you can immediately purchase a baby cot that can be attached to the parent's. So you will sleep with the child next to you, without barriers between you, but at the same time the baby will not take up space on the parent's bed. An intermediate option is also possible: you remove one side wall of the crib with twigs and push it close to your bed; or you can immediately purchase a baby cot that can be attached to the parent's. So you will sleep with your child next to you, without barriers between you, but at the same time the baby will not take up space on the parent's bed.
