What to look for when choosing a cot.
A cot for your new baby can be a big purchase, but with so many different styles and designs it can be hard to choose the right one for your baby. Here are a few tips on what to look for:-
1. The ability to lift the mattress higher and lower. Having the mattress set higher for newborn babies can make taking lifting your baby in and out of the cot a whole lot easier on your back. But remember when your baby starts to sit up you will need to lower the mattress.
2. A dropside mechanisum. Look for a cot which is easy to operate with one hand. Some models have the added convenience of a drop side that slides completely out of the way, i.e. right under the cot. This allows you to position your baby’s bed up against the edge of your bed.
3. Lockable swivel casters. These can make moving the cot around much easier, but remember to lock the casters when your baby is in the cot.
4. Teething rails. A teething rail can come in really handy for your child when they are a bit older. They can have something to chew on without causing any damage to the cot.
5. Ensure that the mattress you choose for your cot fits with no gaps around the edge.
6. The cot bars. Ensure the bars of the cot are no wider than 45-65 mm apart. If a soda can can pass through the bars then they are too far apart.
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