Crib Alternatives For Older Babies

Bassinets and bedside co sleepers.

Crib alternatives for older babies.

So much for reusing and recycling. They claim to stop babies from getting injured by banging their heads or getting extremities stuck in the crib slats. It also converts to a full size twin bed using the back as a headboard but we have never used it that way. After 9 to 10 months old most infants can pull themselves to a standing position and use the crib bumper as a step to fall out of the crib.

Dress your baby in a fitted one piece sleeper for bed. There s certainly a theoretical risk of suffocation. If you re traveling by car a small pack n play or something like this are good alternatives. This is as simple as it gets.

And you can t even resell your old one to offset the cost. With any luck further research may reveal that alternative bumpers are indeed a safe choice preventing infants from suffering minor injuries while safeguarding them from sids related hazards. If your baby does make contact with the side of the crib minor bumps and bruises pose less of a risk than those associated with crib bumpers. Move your baby s crib near your bed until they are 6 months old.

Before 4 to 9 months old babies can roll face first into a crib bumper the equivalent of using a pillow. Don t overdress your baby for naps or bedtime. If you bought a crib before june 28 2011 chances are good that it doesn t comply with the new safety standards. Use fitted bedding in your crib including the mattress and sheets.

Co sleeping which as you hopefully know has pros cheap and convenient cons terrible night s sleep makes baby co dependent and inherent dangers. Putting a co sleeper in the bed. For safe sleep you should consider alternatives to traditional crib bumpers. Perhaps the cheapest strategy.

Amby baby hammock arm s reach cocoon kanoe motion sensitive organic baby hammock. The best crib alternatives. As your kids get older your options get more plentiful. If one is looking to opt for a baby crib that is out of the ordinary one can for sure find one here.

Instead of worrying over a crib fancy pack n plays or bed sharing you can simply use a floor bed. The latest pattern being recognized for pregnant women everywhere is alternative baby cribs. If you want your baby to sleep in a crib that complies with current safety standards you pretty much have to buy a new one. Crib bumpers are soft fabric pads that tie up to the insides of cribs.