AN alongside cot
Department of Health guidance is that babies should be in the same room as the parents for 6 months. During the first few months the baby will be fed frequently, even at night. This means that an alongside cot where the cot acts as an extension to the parents’ bed, is very
helpful. Mum doesn't have to get up to attend to the baby and the nearness means that baby will feel secure sooner than in a separate cot. Typically these types of cot are large enough to serve for many months and can be moved away from the bed when it feels appropriate.
A SLEEPY HEAD
The Sleepy Head is a popular Swedish
sleep system.. It helps baby to feel secure and
recreates the sense of being held. Consequently,
babies sleep easier and for longer. It can be placed in an
alongside cot.
Ultimately, parents choose what works for them but these two approaches
have been found to be really helpful