Wood Toddler Bed

An infant bed (commonly referred to as a cot in British English and a crib, cradle or stock ) is a small bed specifically for infants, generally up to 3 years old.

Infant beds are most common in North America, Europe, and Australia. Many people in these countries, and in other parts of the world, do not use separate infant beds, and instead co-sleep (babies sleep in the same bed as the parents).

Health

Further information: Co-sleeping#Safety and health

There is conflicting belief and advice on the use of infant beds versus co-sleeping.

Use

An infant bed is typically used after it is no longer safe to leave the baby in a bassinet. Infant beds are more stable than bassinettes and become desirable when a baby can roll. They have a lower center of gravity, a broader base of support and can hold a larger baby than a bassinet.

Placing a child into an infant bed can put strain on a caretaker's back. To reduce the strain on those operating an infant bed, many infant beds feature:

• a mattress that can be in a raised position until the child is able to sit upright.
• a dropside , a side which lowers to ease the process of putting the child into the bed, but can be raised again to restore the integrity of the enclosure.

Design

Infant beds are designed to restrict the baby to the bed. The sides are too high for a baby to climb and provide no footholds.

Infant beds that can be converted into a standard sized bed as the child grows larger have become increasingly popular; see also toddler bed.

Infant beds can be stationary or portable (portacots). In their portable form the beds generally don't feature a dropside, and portability factors are emphasised. Portacots are often made from plastics, are often smaller and fold into a compact package.

Design standards for infant beds include considerations such as preventing hand and head entrapment. Research has shown that the mattress influences SIDS outcomes; a firm mattress lowers SIDS risk. Crib sheets are made to fit the mattress tightly so that the child cannot become entangled and suffocate. Crib bumpers are designed to keep children from bumping against the wood sides an hurting themselves. Breathable bumpers are intended to prevent suffocation, while proving padding. Crib toys can include mobiles which attach to the headboard, footboard or side, musical toys to soothe the baby to sleep and crib mirrors to keep the chilren entertained.

Larger infant beds are manufactured, generally for hospital use or for those with special needs. They may include a top, generally made of plastic or metal, to prevent a child from climbing out.

History

Infant beds became widely popular in the 19th century.

Prevalence

See discussion at co-sleeping.

See also

• Jenny Lind crib
• cot side

Alternatives

• Co-sleeping, alternative to infant beds
• Bassinet, a common precursor bed for babies
• Toddler bed, a common subsequent bed for toddlers

Related devices

• Baby transport
• Neonatal intensive-care unit (Humidicrib)

References

1. ^ http://www.sidsandkids.org/pdf/october05_statement.pdf

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