The Benefits of Using a Bedside Cot
One of the most vital purchasing decisions a mum to be makes when preparing for the arrival of her newborn baby is which cot or crib she should opt for. One type of cot that many mums over look is the bedside cot.
A bedside cot is a height adjustable cot that attaches to the side of your bed. One side drops down and stores easily underneath, allowing for you to create a safe co-sleeping environment for your baby. They allow for you to see all the benefits of co-sleeping, without absolutely no risk. Here are just some of the benefits of using a bedside cot:
* They can make establishing a good breast feeding relationship easier. It is well known that co-sleeping will make breast feeding easier, as you do not have to leave your bed and make your baby leave his bed in order to nurse. With a bedside cot you can respond instantly to your baby’s night time feeding needs, without either of you having to leave your bed. Your baby can easily nurse himself back to sleep, allowing for you to both be well rested the next day.
* Baby’s sleep better knowing their mums are near by. It is natural for your baby to want to be near you, they spend nine months growing inside you and your scent is the first they experience when they are born. Baby’s that sleep near to their mothers sleep better, as they gain instant comfort from being close to her. You will not need to leave your bed to respond to your baby’s night time needs.
* They meet the requirements of current SIDS charity guidelines on a safe sleeping environment for baby’s. UK SIDS charities state that the safest place for a baby to sleep is in a cot next to his mothers bed.
* A bedside cot will allow for you to experience all the benefits of co-sleeping, without reducing how intimate you can be with your partner. Many mums to be crave the benefits of co-sleeping, but still want to remain intimate with their partner. Bedside cots allow for you to have the best of both worlds.
There are currently only a few different makes of bedside cot available in The UK, but you can rest assured that all of them meet EU and SIDS charity safety guidelines. It is best to shop around before making your choice and ensure that the cot you choose will meet the height requirements of your bed.
