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| ch_type = "mpu"; ch_width = 590; ch_height = | | | | Make sure you take your tape measure with you |
| 250; ch_non_contextual = 4; ch_noborders = 1; | | | | when shopping for a cot. It is very important to |
| ch_vertical ="premium"; ch_sid = "590x250 Article | | | | look at the height from the base that the |
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| ch_queries = new Array( ); var | | | | rail that moves up and down. |
| ength)); if ( ch_selected < ch_queries.length ) { | | | | Some of the more expensive cots on the market |
| ch_query = ch_queries[ch_selected]; } Every | | | | have only 25 inches (about 73cm) from the base |
| parent wants the best for their baby. But is it | | | | to the top of the rail. When you put a mattress in |
| really necessary to spend $1000+ on a cot? In | | | | the cot the height, of course, is reduced even |
| this article, Tizzie examines the cot features in | | | | more. Some cot companies sell really thick |
| different price ranges, and recommends the one | | | | mattresses and the height from the top of the |
| she believes is best - for your baby, and for your | | | | mattress to the top of the rail is as little as 20 |
| pocket. | | | | inches. This is dangerous because before too long |
| How to choose the best cot for your baby So | | | | your baby is a toddler and can jump or fall out of |
| often we are told that you get what you pay for. | | | | these cots. |
| Before you go and shell out over a thousand | | | | Another thing to look for when purchasing a cot is |
| dollars for your baby's cot you may wish to | | | | to make sure it has all four sides open. It is very |
| reconsider this. An expensive baby cot is not | | | | important that the air can circulate freely around |
| always the best choice, as my investigations | | | | your baby while they sleep. Some babies push all |
| revealed. | | | | their bedding to the end of the cot and jam their |
| I have looked at just about every cot on the | | | | face up against it. Most babies don't come to any |
| Australian market and have been very | | | | harm doing this but an open ended cot is |
| disappointed with what I've found. The one that I | | | | preferable because the air can still get through the |
| feel comfortable in recommending is only around | | | | slats. In a solid ended cot the baby will get hot |
| $400 and is much better than even the $1200 | | | | and sweaty doing this. |