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What is the Best Bedside cot for co-sleeping?

Bedside cot for co-sleeping

How to pick the best bedside cot for you and baby.

Parents in Singapore face a big decision when choosing the best bedside cot, especially when it comes to finding a bedside cot that works for co-sleeping.

There are several things you will want to consider when selecting which product to choose as there are so many co-sleeping bedside cribs. Factors such as price, how safe it is, can it be put up quickly. is it adjustable, and how long will it last my little one?

Of course, the most important information is how practical is the bedside cot for families who want to co-sleep with baby and is it easy for baby to sleep safely and be breastfeed conveniently.

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What is co-sleeping

Co-Sleeping is where the parents and the baby share the same space for night time; some parents share their bed with their new baby.

The safer option is to share a room and have a cot for the baby to sleep in that is close to their bed.

The benefits of co-sleeping

Healthcare services recommend that babies should sleep in the parent’s room at home, for at least 6 months, with some suggesting that a year is better. There are two reasons that this arrangement is better for the infant. One is medical, and the other is practical, but both will have a positive effect on your babies wellbeing.

It has been proven that babies that share a room so they can sleep close to their parents are at lower risk of SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

Sharing a room also has a positive effect as it makes it easier for the baby to feed during the night, and many parents believe that strengthens the bond between them and their baby.

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Why do you need a co-sleeper cot?

If you are planning on co-sleeping and having a baby in your room at home, then you will need a bedside crib for baby to sleep in.

As we said earlier, some parents choose to co-sleep in the same bed; however, this comes with increased risks that are avoidable if the baby slept in bedside crib.

Babies who share a bed are more at risk of SIDS, suffocation and injury. It is especially important to not sleep with a baby of you are a smoker, on medication or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Picking a bedside co-sleeping crib.

What should you look for when choosing the best baby cot for your newborn? There are a few things that we know are essential when looking for a co-sleeping bedside cot.
  •  Adjustable: A suitable bedside cot will be as versatile as possible. It should be adjustable to fit a variety of beds and match babies needs as they grow.
  • Access: Baby will be in and out of the cot for sleeping and feeding. We found the best ones are the least disruptive for you and baby. A removable side for in-bed access is the best option. A bedside cot with a bridge to the bed is the safest and most convenient.
  • Versatility: You don’t want to end up buying multiple beds for baby. A one solution cot is best. Make sure that your crib can be used as a bedside co-sleeper as well as a standalone crib.
  • Construction: Any bed you choose should be made of strong study materials and be easy to make at home.
  • Price: A good quality and safe cot should cost between SG$500 and SG$800
  • Movable: Whether you are moving baby from room to room or staying over at friends house, you should try and choose a crib that can be transported about easily.
  • Safe: Probably, the most critical consideration should be safety. Bedside cribs need to have some essential safety features. The gap between the bed and your side sleeping baby is a significant hazard so look for a cot that fits close to the side of the bed, Bedside cribs that bridge the gap are the safest solution.
  • Secure: Make sure you understand how your bedside cot secures to the bed a free-standing crib can move quickly if not secured.
  • Visibility: One of the reasons we choose to co-sleep is so you can see your baby and they can see you. When picking your bedside crib, make sure it has excellent visibility.
  • Eco: Products made from quality sustainable materials are excellent. A product that can last past its use is even better. Check with the manufacture into how long your baby can sleep in the bedside cot and what the cot can do after you have finished with it.
  • Style: Beautiful things are good for your wellbeing, so picking a co-sleeping cot that suits your home and your style is an important part of the selection process.
 
 

The best cot for co-sleeping

There is one bedside crib that stands out for us. The Neospace Bedside crib from UK based BabyHub is way ahead of all its rivals as it ticks all of the boxes requires for a safe and functional bedside cot.

The Neospace is new to the market in Singapore. It has already won design awards for its innovation and increased safety for bedside sleeping.

The biggest new innovation is the fold-down bridge from the bedside cot to the mattress, which removes the risk posed by the gap between the bed and the cot. The bridge part of the cot walls and drops down, so baby has its own space and is also part of your bed. This helps with sleeping for parents and baby. It is also perfect for night time breastfeeding. The bedside bridge is soft and comfortable for baby to lie on.

The Neospace can be used as a co-sleeping crib, standalone cot, or as a bench seat when your baby is older. It is the best bedside crib available in Singapore.

It’s fully height-adjustable to fit all bedsides and can be safely secured using straps that fit the frame or mattress. The front end of the NeoSpace bedside crib can be raised to a gentle incline to help prevent reflux. The crib mattress is filled with quality natural coir, with an antibacterial cover woven and infused with the healing herb Sarcandra Glabra.

The Neospace Bedside Crib conforms to British and European safety standard.

When you are searching for which crib or bedside cot, you will have plenty of questions. We have tried to answer some of the most common:
How long can you use a bedside crib for?

Most bedside cribs are designed to accommodate your baby for the first 6 months. After that, it is all down to the size you may find that your baby is still comfortable in the cot and you can use it as a standalone cot for a little longer.

However, you will need to get a bigger cot as baby grows and becomes more active and starts standing up.

What type of co-sleeper cots are there?

There are three types of co-sleeper cribs:

Small bed sleeper – This is a light mosses basket type crib that sits on the bed, either in the middle or on one side.

The Bassinet – Traditionally a rounded cot with soft sides that sits on a frame next to the bed

Arms reach sleeper – This is a cot that can sit close to the side of the bed with a drop side, so the baby is “arms reach”. The best and safest version of this bedside crib will come with a fold-down bridge.

Are bedside cots safe?

Co-sleeping has plenty of benefits which is why many parents choose to practice it in the early stages. But there are risks too.

The risks are associated with parents potentially injuring or suffocating the baby in the bed. Cots are designed to reduce this.

We think the safest option is an arms reach cot with a bridge as it gives baby the space it needs to sleep securely and the closeness and safety needed for easy contact with parents and baby.

Never co-sleep if you smoke or are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

What mattresses for my bedside cot?

If you are unhappy with the supplied mattress and decide to choose a different one, make sure it fits the cot properly.

There are a few different styles to think about, and each has a distinct selling point.

Foam – A foam mattress is lightweight and easy to clean. They are probably the cheapest priced mattress product. They will lose shape faster than others.

Coil Spring – These are similar to a traditional mattress that you might have on your bed and are more durable, keeping their shape for longer. The springs mean that air can circulate within the mattress, allowing for a cooler sleep.

Natural fibres – For the eco-conscience parent, a mattress made with natural fibres such as wool, bamboo and coconut. The natural material means they are breathable and easy to recycle.

 
 
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Parenting

3 tips to help you on your parenting journey

We all love sharing our experiences, the knowledge we have gained and the mistakes we have made during our in own pregnancies and the years we have spent trying to be the best parents possible.  

The truth is there’s no scientific formula for being a good parent. Every family is different, and every family raises their young differently.

It is helpful to hear the knowledge of others, even if you choose not to use it. Sometimes, you might want to do the complete opposite!

Based on our own experience of raising our daughter, we have put together Bébé Bǎobèi’s top three tips to help with a newborn. We know you will do your best, whatever advice you follow.

Give Them Room to Wriggle

For the first few months of life, babies’ muscles are very soft. Giving them a secure space to learn how to move their head, arms and legs helps them get used to their new body. 

The safe space will assist them in developing the all-important muscle tone that enables them to reach their developmental goals. 

Haven’t got a box big enough? Once you’ve tidied away all the goodies inside, our boxes give little ones just the right amount of space.

Relax. Be Patient.

Every baby is unique and reaches their developmental goals at their own pace. So, don’t be tempted to compare yours to others. They’ll have plenty of opportunity for competition when they’re older!

Stimulate All Their Senses

Giving babies things to listen to, look at, chew and touch will gently stimulate their brain. Sound is one of the first senses to develop, hence the innate desire for parents to sing to their children. And that natural instinct to cuddle doesn’t just feel good – it helps your baby to develop. 

We found that baby massage is so positive for everyone involved. Which is why in each of our boxes (Prenatal, Infant, Weaning and Cruising) you’ll find the perfect things to exercise your baby’s mind and senses.

Babies can’t explain what they need – wouldn’t it be wonderful if they could – but hopefully our community can be the next best thing.

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Baby Monitor

What is the best baby monitor for Singapore parents?

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There are many baby monitors to pick from, but which baby monitor will help you stress less and sleep more.

The best baby monitors will give the parent peace of mind and allow the child to get an undisturbed sleep.

Sneaking in to check on the sleeping little one has always come with the risk of waking them up. Which is why baby monitors are the sensible way to keep an eye on your baby.

 
 
 
 

Choosing the best baby monitors

Tasked with choosing just one monitor we would dismiss the more traditional baby monitors, like two-way audio baby monitors or video monitors and pick a more tec solution.

We think the Liip wearable smart monitor is the safest way to monitor your baby without going into baby’s room and due to its high tec solution it is the baby monitor Singapore parents will love.

« This new tech gives parents the ability to monitor their child’s heart rate, temperature and oxygen levels. »

The baby monitor is in a comfortable wearable bracelet that sends all the information to your mobile phone, you can set up alerts and even easily share all this data with a medical professional.

The European medical team that have created this wearable baby monitor have designed it to help reassure parents as they felt that and audio or visual monitor offered insufficiently comfort for new parents. 

We feel it provides the perfect level of caution, it allows you to enjoy your time away from the baby while know they are happy and content.

 
 

An expert opinion

We asked our baby expert Jess for her thoughts on this innovative baby monitor.

« When it comes to the Liip Baby Monitor, I think it’s important to note that this wearable does much more than just breakdown basic vitals – it gives a comprehensive real-time display of your baby’s pulse, blood oxygen and distal temperature with the same accuracy you’d expect of hospital equipment.

The fact the Liip Baby Monitor is the only wearable to offer these three readings, as well as advice on how to proceed, is a true innovation in childcare – especially for parents bringing home premature babies. It takes the burden away from new mums who often feel torn between being over-cautious and not cautious enough. The fact that real-time data can be directed not just to parent’s apps, but also to their paediatrician – as well as storing data history – makes potential health concerns easy to spot and address.

It’s for all these reasons The Liip Baby Monitor complies with the stringent RoHS and Reach regulations for use in babies and children. This is no fad accessory, it’s an invisible guardian angel for both babies and parents – and one that’s sure to become just as essential to childcare as a smoke alarm is to house security. I honestly believe this is the future of modern care for babies and children. »

Find out more about the Liip Smart Baby Monitor and why we think it is the baby monitor Singapore families should choose.

 
 
 
 
Do you need a baby monitor?

Even for parents who co-sleep or live in a small space a baby monitor is the perfect tool help keep an eye on your baby while you get on with other things like, resting, sleeping, chores or having some quality time with your partner.

With a monitor, you don’t have to hang around the nursery waiting for noise or sign of discomfort from your little and you don’t have to risk waking the baby when curiosity gets the better of you. Any baby monitor you choose should give you peace of mind.

Which is the best baby monitor to choose?

There are four types of baby monitors in Singapore that you can purchase. The one to choose is the one that makes you feel safest about leaving your baby unattended while they sleep in their room.

Baby Audio Monitor – This allows the parent to just listen to the baby via a two-way radio.

Baby Video Monitor – This device shows an audio and visual feed on a small video monitor.

Baby Matt Monitor – You place the matt under babies sheet and it monitors heart rate and room temperature.

Baby Wearable Smart Monitor – A device like this is worn like a bracelet and monitors heart rate, distal temperature and blood oxygen levels.

Pros and cons of baby monitors

When buying a baby monitor you need to consider many things, such as the layout of your house, how thick your walls are, wifi strength and what you want it to monitor the baby for?

To help we have come up with the pros and cons of each baby monitor:

Baby Audio Monitor

These are the oldest design of baby monitor. These baby monitors plug into the wall or run on batteries and are placed in the two rooms you are using and act as a short distance two-way audio open radio channel.

The pros are they are the cheapest option and don’t rely on a wifi connection.

The cons are that the range isn’t very big so if you live in a large house the connectivity may be compromised, similarly if you have thick walls. Battery life is always an issue in modern-day life so pick one with a long battery life. The other downside is you spend a lot of the time trying to interpret minor snuffles and coughs so it can be quite disturbing if our trying to rest. And if your baby really wants you that cry will be heard without an audio monitor. 

 

Baby Video Monitor

The video is currently one of the most popular baby monitors in Singapore. Up until now, these were the cutting edgy of baby surveillance tech making up a part of the IOT. They either work on sort wave frequency or through online connectivity broadcasting from a camera to video baby and microphone located in the baby’s room to a receiver where you are.

Pros with this style of baby monitors are that you get to see your cute baby sleeping without entering the room and that you can check in if you are away from home.

The cons of a video one are the screens are sometimes poor quality when what you want is something crystal clear. You will need a night light in the baby’s room unless you upgrade to a night vision video monitor. Like an audio one you are looking for clues to indicate the wellbeing of your baby but this time you have a video feed to try to interpret. Then there is the wifi, so if you live in a slow area or a high use house you may end up with a slow feed. We had one of these baby monitors and we would always end up nipping into the room to see if the wifi was keeping up or if baby was just sleeping incredibly still.

Baby Matt Monitor

In theory, a great solution to the problem of monitoring baby. A matt the baby sleeps on that detects heart rate which is sent to a receiver that is combined with an audio monitor.

There are few pros here and the reality is that the matt doesn’t deliver.

The cons are that babies wriggle a lot so are constantly slipping off the matt and giving false readings, setting off alarms and not providing the reassurance and peace of mind the parents want.

Baby Wearable Smart Monitor

Now that the wearable monitors are here they are set to be the best baby monitors in Singapore. They deliver everything you need for complete reassurance when you leave your baby to sleep.

Pros, the wearable monitor is unintrusive and provides you with reliable and reassuring data that is crystal clear and needs no interpretation. The best wearable monitor provides you with information on heart rate, distal temperature and oxygen levels. You can set reliable alerts that are delivered to your smartphone so you don’t have to do the monitoring. The date can also be used by medical professionals to monitor babies who are unwell or need support.

There are few cons with this style of baby monitor, the biggest is you don’t get to see you cute babies face, but you could go old school and carry a photo around in your bag!

Baby Audio Monitor
Baby Video Monitor
Baby Matt Monitor
Baby Wearable Smart Monitor
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We think the best baby monitors in Singapore to buy right now is a wearable smart monitor take a look at the ones we have in stock.