Cradle for a newborn

Happy future parents usually gladly consider the assortment of children's stores, choosing a dowry for their baby. Moms study information on the Internet, consult with more experienced friends, because it's not so easy to navigate in a huge range of products for kids. For example, in stores, in addition to the usual baby cots, there may be a cradle-cradle for newborns. Such designs have a beautiful appearance, a variety of convenient functions, take up little space, which certainly bribes future parents. But still, many worry about whether a cradle is needed for a newborn or you can do without it. The answer to this question should be decided individually and for this it is necessary to consider the features of this children's furniture.

Types of baby cots for newborns

There are several popular models of cradles, each of which has its own design features:

1. Suspended cradle for newborns is a kind of basket on stationary supports.
2. Cradle-rocking chair - cradle with a rocking chair in the base, can be on wheels, more often in such models it is possible to regulate the height.
3. Bedside cradle for newborns suggests the possibility of attaching it to the parents' bed, which makes night feeding more convenient.
4. The electronic rocking chair for the baby is equipped with modern electronic systems capable of facilitating the tasks of the mother, for example, there is remote control, there can be an automatic motion sickness during crying, vibration.
5. A portable cradle for newborns allows you to carry your baby with you around the apartment, and also recommended yourself for a day's sleep on the balcony.

Manufacturers offer a wide choice of cradles, which allows you to choose the model that will become a faithful assistant to a young mother.

Parents often wonder where it is better to buy a cradle for newborns? There are a lot of options now. It can be both children's shops, and online stores that sell children's furniture and accessories.

How to choose a cradle for a newborn?

Of course, the wider the range of products, the better. But sometimes in a variety it is difficult to navigate and determine what to look for when choosing. Buying a cradle for newborns, it is necessary to remember the following important points:

• the material from which the cradle is made must be environmentally friendly and safe;
• all elements of the cradle should be easily washed and cleaned;
• should choose the cradles, in which the fasteners are made of metal, as this will ensure the strength of the structure;
• most of the additional functions in the cradles affect the increase in value, but at the same time, some of them can be dispensed with. It should be well thought out, perhaps it makes sense to pay attention to cheaper models, but without some features;
• the dimensions of the cradle for the newborn should allow the baby not to restrain movement, and the mother to give space at the care of him;
• Bed linen should be made of natural fabrics, and the mattress should be chosen rather hard;
• be sure to inspect the cradle for the absence of sharp parts that can lead to injury;
• It is impossible to cover the structure by varnish and other substances on its own, as this can harm the baby;
• choose a better model that has a mechanism for blocking the swings.

Place the cradle in the immediate vicinity of the window to avoid drafts. Also, it is necessary to provide additional security measures and take care that above the sleeping place of the baby are not hung pictures or bookshelves.

Also, it is necessary to understand that the cradle is designed for babies from birth and up to a maximum of 6 months (the age claimed by the producers). However, in practice, especially if you are growing an active baby, you will have to change the cradle to a cot much earlier - a month at 4.

Choosing between a bed and a cradle for a newborn, parents should be guided by their own feelings and needs.