Choosing the Right Sleeping Space for Your Baby

What do babies do other than raising hell at home with their shrieks and cries? They sleep! They sleep the most sound sleep ever, and it is for this reason we all say- When you sleep, sleep like a baby. So, because this baby sleep is regarded so highly; let us make sure that nothing comes in way of your child and her sweet slumber. Giving them the perfect sleeping space will ensure that for you.

So in today’s post, let us enlist some safe and comfy baby sleep spaces:

Bassinets

bassinetA lot of parents initially choose this option for their newborns to rest in. However, they soon outgrow them. So it is only a temporary option, though a comfortable and convenient one lest you don’t keep some essential safety measures. If attaching them to the bedside, be careful to leave no gap in between. Also, choose the ones with handles to easily carry the baby from one room to another, without disturbing the baby’s sleep.

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Cribs

cribAfter bassinets, comes the next best option of that of a crib. You can have your baby sleep in them even after his first birthday, even though we are not advising against shifting them to the bed by then.Babies get a really comfortable space to sleep in cribs. However, make sure you use one that meets all safety standards, irrespective of whether it is a new one or an older crib that you are using.

Strollers

Baby-StrollerBabies sleep a lot during the day too, and so you have to have a sleeping space for them when outside the house too. You can’t always have them carried in your arms and soothe them all along. The convenient way is to invest in a good stroller. While making the choice you must consider a few important things like where and how you’d be using it. Whether you have to take it on a car or plane? Or you need one for nearby market visits and strolls.Also, the strollers can be made use of more than a couple of months so durability should also be one of the factors.

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Bedding

baby-beddingIf you intend to have your baby sleep on the bed beside you, there are a few changes you might have to make to ensure his safety and comfort. First thing is the mattress; it must be firm and not soft. Second, use a thin blanket and don’t keep a pillow to rest the babies head. You can use small sized bolsters to make a safety wall around them, but make sure not to suffocate them. Let them have enough space to sleep and breathe comfortably.

Whether you choose to co-sleep with your infant or provide them their own bedding, make sure you do invest a little thought into it. If your baby sleeps well, it’s smiles for all- the baby as well as all the family members.

Choosing the Right Sleeping Space for Your Baby was last modified: May 3rd, 2016 by Baby Couture India