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

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Until your toddler is used to their new bed, put a spare mattress, soft rug, blanket or duvet next to the bed to soften the fall if they do roll out. Use the bassinet for a new-born in the standalone travel cot or in the co-sleeping setup. For older babies remove the bassinet for a deeper protective side panel. Keep the cot away from heat sources Make sure your child isn't next to a radiator or in direct sunlight. To keep an eye on the temperature, buy a room thermometer or get a baby monitor with a temperature display. Teething rail – Chomping on the edge of a cot is a habit many teething babies relish. Choosing a cot with a teething rail – a protective covering on the side edges of the cot – helps to protect your cot bed and your toddler from damage caused by each other. For one, you need to buy a new mattress for the cot – there should not, at any point, be a gap of more than 3cm between the mattress edge and the cot. Don't choose a mattress with handles, as these may trap your baby's hands or feet.

Before you part with your money, you can try a homemade alternative to bed guards. Place a rolled-up blanket or pillow under the outer edge of the mattress to raise it slightly – your toddler will have to roll up a small incline before they risk falling out.Your cot mattress should fit the cot without any gaps, and it's important to keep your baby's mattress clean and dry.

As part of our latest cot bed survey, we quizzed parents on which cot beds they were using at home.Babies are less able to control their temperature so the cot shouldn’t be near a radiator or sunny window. Blind cords are also a risk as babies have been known to become entangled with these and strangled. Inside the cot Our support line offers practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers: 0300 330 0700. Choose a mattress that feels firm rather than soft, your baby needs support while they are sleeping. It should be no thinner than 8cm.