For your baby’s first 6 months they’ll be sleeping (hopefully!) soundly beside you in your bedroom as advised by the NHS. So how do you know which brand to choose, or what model to go for? Our feature breakdown below should help you make a decision.
Best co-sleeper crib for safe sleep
Co-sleeping is advised for you and your baby for their first six months of life - enabling you to be close to your baby but also allow them to sleep in their own safe space. It has many benefits of helping your baby to regulate their breathing and emotions, and can help put your mind at ease knowing they’re sleeping softly next to you. With that in mind, it's important to adopt safe-sleep practices and to choose a co-sleeper which encourages this.
Our Air Lite Bedside Crib was created with safe sleep in mind and has been tested to the latest BS EN 1130:2019 crib safety standard. From its rigid safety wall that can be lowered to help your baby feel close but secured, to its dual ventilated mesh sides - we’ve made sure that co-sleeping feels as special and safe as possible. When it comes to our included mattress, its firm and flat design is perfect for safe sleeping when your baby is laid on their back. Key elements of any safe-sleeping crib ensure that;
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The crib fits snuggly beside your bed creating no gaps (this is where our rigid safety wall comes in!)
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The mattress is firm and flat - a must for safe sleeping - keeping your baby in position
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It’s compatible with your bed height and easy to adjust
Needless to say, we’ve considered all of these features for our Air Lite Bedside Crib and then some!
Best breathable co-sleeper
One of the core principables of safe sleep is ensuring that your baby’s sleep space is well ventilated and breathable - from the clothing they wear to what's in their crib to simply what the crib is made of. Whilst your baby should always be dressed for the weather / their room temperature, and their crib should be free from any pillows, cuddly toys, blankets and more - we’ve taken care of the rest by creating a firm breathable and hypoallergenic mattress. Firm mattresses are a must to reduce the risk of SIDS - as a soft mattress can mould to your baby's face creating pockets of stale air. A softer mattress also retains too much heat, which prevents your baby from regulating their own temperature. When our mattress is coupled with our waterproof bedsheets - your safe sleeping solution is nearly complete. When we designed our Air Lite Bedside Crib, we wanted to ensure that there was maximum airflow and ventilation for your little one to sleep safely and soundly. That’s why our crib features two large mesh panels that not only allow your baby to breathe easily throughout the night but also allows you to see them through the crib!
Best neutral co-sleeper
When it comes to your baby's co-sleeper crib, it’s inevitable that it will be a semi-permanent feature in your bedroom and although we might try and kid ourselves - everyone likes a piece of furniture that simply blends in with the rest! Our Air Lite Bedside Crib comes in two gender neutral colourways - Taupe and Grey that will fit in nicely with any modern home. Our crib’s overall attractive design of soft neutral colours and curved edges makes it less of an eyesore and more of a welcome new addition to your bedroom. Of course, if you want to add a little personality to it - you can try out our patterned cotton bed sheets - available in a sweet Star or Leaf design.
Best co-sleeper for peaceful sleep
Putting your baby down for sleep and picking them up is nothing short of a bomb-ticking exercise, but it can be made easier with one simple adaptation to your crib. Our bedside crib features a ‘Whisper Quiet’ drop down side that allows you to drop down one side of the crib quietly and to easily pick up and pop down your little one between feeds and comforting. As a sleep-deprived new parent, we know making those first months as easy as possible is crucial - and accidentally waking your baby up after just getting them over is not ideal! With the rigid safety wall put back up when they’re sleeping, and being able to spy on them with one eye open through the mesh panels - our crib combines the ease and safety of features you haven’t even thought of yet.
Cosleeper with most features
If you think having a breathable, safe and forward-thinking crib wasn’t enough - you’ll love our additional features!
Extra storage
To maximise every part of the bedside crib, we also have storage space underneath our Air Lite Bedside Crib - perfect for clean sheets should they need changed, light blankets, lullaby toys our Moonlight Plus and more. Even if you want to store some clean pjs for yourself too after a spit up - there’s plenty of room to keep what you need most, close!
Adjustable height
No two beds are the same and the adjustable height of our crib allows you to amend it to the perfect height for your bed - meaning one less headache for you in the search for the best bedside crib! With 6 height settings we’ve covered most adult size beds with the max height 70cm.
Incline option
A little known feature of our Air Lite Bedside Crib is that it has an incline option that can help alleviate colic and reflux. The gentle slant helps your baby to have a peaceful sleep and can ease their symptoms as they sleep.
Best cosleeper for easy cleaning
One feature you might not have considered but is incredibly important is how easy it is to clean your baby’s co-sleeping crib. Our crib features all removable and washable fabrics - so whilst spit ups are inevitable, soiled sheets are not!
If you’d like to learn more about our Air Lite Bedside Crib and safe sleeping solutions - why not check out our articles below?
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Baby Safety Month: Advice from the experts
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5 ways to create a safe sleeping environment for your baby
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Why Parents Love the Shnuggle Air Lite Crib
