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Newborn Bed:
Ideal Infant Bedding

The choice of the baby bed is capital and complex. Convertible beds, bed with bars, rocking cradle... Which bed to choose?

The bassinet for infants

The bassinet is useful between 0 and 3 months (it meets NF EN 1466 + A1 standards).

The bassinet has many advantages for your newborn:

  1. Its small size reassures baby who feels safe in it
  2. It is easily transportable and can be moved from the bedroom to other rooms in the house without disturbing baby during sleep
  3. Some models can accommodate your child up to 6 months or even 9 months

The main disadvantage of the bassinet lies in its short use. Generally, you have to change beds as soon as the baby is 3 months old, to opt for a crib or a cot.

The cradle up to 6 months

The cradle (90 cm x 40 cm) is used for 0 to 6 months (it meets NF EN 1130-1 standards).

Generally made of wood, plexi or fabric, the cradle is a real first bed for your child. It brings comfort to the baby, and can also be moved around the rooms of the house. More cumbersome than the bassinet, the purchase of a cradle is also an act carefully considered by the parents, with regard to the cost and the duration of use.

Do you know the cradle in cardboard? Practical and eco-friendly, the cardboard cradle does not look like much, but it complies with European safety and fire-retardant standards. Disassembling and assembling in seconds, it is very easy to transport.

The cot, from birth to 3 years old

The crib (NF EN 716-1 standards) can be used from birth to 3 years.

Its dimensions are usually 60 X 120 cm. It must be stable and ensure the safety of the child. Panels must be at least 60 cm high. Bed posts should be up and locked when child is in bed. The bars must be vertical and their spacing must be between 4.5 and 6.5 cm.

Do not place it near a radiator, to prevent the baby from burning his fingers, nor near curtains.

Convertible crib

In order to increase the life of your cot,

In the spirit of "sustainable purchasing", the complete baby bedroom with bed Scalable baby with bars created by Rêve de Libellule transforms into a junior bed with a removable barrier.

A real sustainable purchase that will ultimately save several hundred euros by avoiding changing beds every x months!

The folding bed

Ally for adventurous parents, for an evening or a weekend. Usable from birth to 3 years of age for the child, it must comply with NF EN 716 standards.

It should not become your baby's daily bed but rather remain a extra bed. Its mounting system should not be apparent. Check its stability and folding. It can fold flat but the "umbrella" model is the easiest to use.

Choose beds with mesh sides. A criterion not to be overlooked: the weight! Beyond 10 kg, it starts to get heavy, especially if you carry it regularly. A little extra: some covers have wheels. The size of folding beds has often been the same as that of cribs, but this year manufacturers have developed smaller formats.

It is good for the newborn the first weeks and the weight is also reduced. The disadvantage is that they are used for less time – up to 6-12 months depending on the model. Also check if it comes with a mattress, if not plan one.

Choice of mattress

For baby's safety choose:

  1. A firm mattress.
  2. Perfectly adapted to the dimensions of the bed.
  3. Waterbeds, in particular, should be absolutely avoided.

If bacterial and anti-mite foam mattresses remain relevant, natural fiber mattresses (bamboo fibres, latex, hypoallergenic coconut...) are now available. Organic materials are also popular.

Whatever you choose, make sure the bed meets European standards.

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