If you have a child under nine months of age buying an infant travel bed will likely be a good investment for you. There are many good ones on the market - here are our seven tips for getting the right one for your family.
1. Lighten the load. When you travel with your son or daughter you always have to bring lots of gear - so you'll want to make sure that what you bring is as light as possible. Purchase an infant travel bed that weighs no more than 2 pounds - and in doing so it helps to keep your total weight as low as possible.
2. Bed that folds to a small size. When you are going with you child for an overnight stay with the grandparents, or maybe a more exotic vacation on a cruise ship or going overseas you'll want a bed that is easy to carry. Look for a bed that is under 40 centimeters (12 inches) in diameter, and ideally look for a bed that has a carry case/bag making it even easier to carry.
3. Effortless set up and put away process. When you arrive at your destination you'll want to be able to set up the bed quickly, and without complications. And when you are ready to put the bed away you want to be able to put it back into its carry pack easily as well. The bed that you purchase should be easily set up by one person - and it shouldn't take any longer than ten seconds or so to do it. When you want to put it away one person should be able to do it, again in 10 seconds or so.
4. Side panels that both protect your baby and allow easy access. The top item to consider when choosing your infant travel bed is making sure that you can easily and quickly get to your baby when you need to. Look for a bed that has side panels that both protect your baby while they are sleeping and at the same time the side panels can be opened with ease to allow for quick access to the baby.
5. Comfortable for baby. The bed that you purchase should be constructed of mesh side walls/panels that will be strong enough to keep the baby safe in their bed, and they provide a natural cross-flow of air so that when your baby is napping they will be comfortable.
6. Detachable padded liner - you want your baby to be comfortable. Make sure that the bed that you purchase has a detachable padded liner. It will help the baby to be comfortable and being detachable also makes it easy to clean.
7. Warranty - look for quality. The best beds come with a lifetime warranty. And make sure that the retailer or that your on-line store has a really good return policy in case you purchase an item and it turns out to be not the right item for you and your family.
1. Lighten the load. When you travel with your son or daughter you always have to bring lots of gear - so you'll want to make sure that what you bring is as light as possible. Purchase an infant travel bed that weighs no more than 2 pounds - and in doing so it helps to keep your total weight as low as possible.
2. Bed that folds to a small size. When you are going with you child for an overnight stay with the grandparents, or maybe a more exotic vacation on a cruise ship or going overseas you'll want a bed that is easy to carry. Look for a bed that is under 40 centimeters (12 inches) in diameter, and ideally look for a bed that has a carry case/bag making it even easier to carry.
3. Effortless set up and put away process. When you arrive at your destination you'll want to be able to set up the bed quickly, and without complications. And when you are ready to put the bed away you want to be able to put it back into its carry pack easily as well. The bed that you purchase should be easily set up by one person - and it shouldn't take any longer than ten seconds or so to do it. When you want to put it away one person should be able to do it, again in 10 seconds or so.
4. Side panels that both protect your baby and allow easy access. The top item to consider when choosing your infant travel bed is making sure that you can easily and quickly get to your baby when you need to. Look for a bed that has side panels that both protect your baby while they are sleeping and at the same time the side panels can be opened with ease to allow for quick access to the baby.
5. Comfortable for baby. The bed that you purchase should be constructed of mesh side walls/panels that will be strong enough to keep the baby safe in their bed, and they provide a natural cross-flow of air so that when your baby is napping they will be comfortable.
6. Detachable padded liner - you want your baby to be comfortable. Make sure that the bed that you purchase has a detachable padded liner. It will help the baby to be comfortable and being detachable also makes it easy to clean.
7. Warranty - look for quality. The best beds come with a lifetime warranty. And make sure that the retailer or that your on-line store has a really good return policy in case you purchase an item and it turns out to be not the right item for you and your family.
About the Author:
Michel Swoone writes for BabyTravelPlanet. They sell Little Life Infant Travel Beds to people in Canada and USA. Get their free ebook and checklist Baby Travel Tips and Advice packed with useful info for travelling with a baby.
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