Baby Nests
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A baby nest is a specially designed baby bed where the baby can feel tucked in while minimising the risk of the baby being able to roll around. There are many variants of baby nests, but most of them are quite small and have high, soft edges that reduce the risk of your child rolling over on their stomachs in their sleep.
Baby nests can be used in the crib and in the stroller, but also on the sofa or on the floor. Many people use the baby nest as a "bed in bed" where the child has its given place, separated from the parent's pillows and comforter.
A baby nest can be used from the time the baby is newborn and can, in many cases, be adjusted as the baby grows. Some maternity hospitals even have a baby nest in the room so that babies can start sleeping in them right away.
It is recommended to have children in a separate bed alongside the parent's at night for the first three months. If you really want to sleep near your baby, one option is to have a baby nest in the middle of the bed and at the height of your pillow. Thanks to the edges, it becomes more difficult for the baby to roll out of bed, but also for you to accidentally roll on the baby in your sleep.
The edges of a baby nest prevent your child from rolling around and protect it from being face down in the mattress. There are also baby nests equipped with a belly band that keep the baby on its back while it sleeps.
A few things to consider when using a baby nest:
- The edges and bed mattress should not be too soft and fluffy – it can pose a choking hazard if the child ends up face down on the edge.
- There should be no straps or strings that the baby may become entangled in.
- Do not use blankets or pillows in the nest.
You can use a baby nest as long as your child can fit in it. Some baby nests have adjustable sizes by opening up at the end of it as the baby grows. It is common to use a baby nest during the first months of the baby and up to just under a year of age.
Many people use a baby nest in the crib and stroller for the first time to make it more cosy for the baby or in the parent's bed so that the child does not roll out or around. You can also have the baby nest on the couch or on the floor of the kitchen while cooking to have a safe place with edges where your child can sleep.
You can use a thin, soft blanket or a breathable sheet, such as a crocheted blanket in the baby nest. Never use a pillow in a baby nest, as pillows, thick blankets, stuffed animals, stuffed blankets and similar things should not be in the baby's bed. If it is chilly in the room, it is better that the child wears a set of warm pyjamas or a sleeping bag. Make sure that the baby is on his or her back.