Cots, Cribs, Cradles & Travel Cots

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• What should your little one be sleeping in?
  It can be hard to get your head around all the different sleeping options for your baby. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there!
  It’s recommended that your baby sleeps in the same room as you for their first 6 months, either in a separate cot or crib. Doing so means there’s a lower chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), sometimes known as cot death.
  Your newborn will spend a lot of time sleeping during their first few months, so it’s important to ensure they have the right environment to support their sleep and development.
• What is a cot?
  You might have heard both the terms ‘cot’ and ‘cot bed’ being used. Although they’re similar, there are some differences between cots and cot beds, as outlined below:
  
  Cots
  Cots are usually smaller than cot beds (although they’re bigger than Moses baskets and cribs), and generally come in around 50-60cm wide. They can be used from birth, and most are adjustable so that you can change the height of the cot as your baby grows. You can even buy cots with a removable side so that you can position it beside your bed for the feeling of co-sleeping without actually having baby in bed with you.
  
  Cot Beds
  Cot beds are simply cots with removable sides and a removable end panel, so that it can be converted into a toddler bed when your little one is big enough. That’s the big advantage of a cot bed over a cot, as you’ll get much more use out of it, as your little one could outgrow their cot by the time they’re one or two. Cot beds tend to be larger than cots, roughly 70cm wide, so baby has more room to move around at night.
• A normal baby cot or a travel-friendly baby cot?
  If you travel a lot or going back to the hometown often, then the travel-friendly baby cot makes a perfect option. It is usually foldable and can fit into a carrying bag, which fits nicely in a car’s boot.
  The travel-friendly baby cot is also easy to store and can be store in a wardrobe easily.
• What is the most important feature in a baby cot?
  The most important feature is the adjustable height feature. The adjustable height feature allows you to adjust the baby cot according to your desire and adjust it according to the baby’s size. This feature offers flexibility, and you can use it comfortably according to your preferences.