The Importance of a Carrycot for Your Newborn
Welcoming a newborn comes with a long list of essential purchases, but when it comes to your baby’s safety and comfort, particularly in those vital first few months, a carrycot is a must-have item. With a variety of options available—moses baskets, bedside cribs, and more—what makes a carrycot such an essential investment?
Every iCandy carrycot is suitable for permanent overnight sleeping, offering unparalleled safety and comfort. Let’s explore why a carrycot plays such a crucial role in your baby’s early days, along with the safety standards and benefits it provides.
Why You Need a Carrycot
A carrycot isn’t just a luxury; it’s an essential item for your baby’s first six months. Unlike pushchair seats that may not fully recline, carrycots allow your newborn to lie flat on their back—a vital position that supports healthy spinal development. According to The Lullaby Trust, always placing your baby on their back for sleep significantly reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Carrycots also offer a cosy, familiar sleeping environment when you're on the go, acting as both a travel cot and a safe space for daytime naps. iCandy carrycots are lightweight, portable, and easily attach to your pushchair’s chassis, making them the ideal all-in-one solution for parents.
Key Features of iCandy Carrycots
Our carrycots meet and exceed rigorous safety standards, ensuring your baby sleeps safely and soundly:
- Rigid-bodied for stability
- Removable apron for indoor ventilation
- Lowering canopy to adjust light exposure
- British Safety Standards-approved mattress (BS7177) for flammability protection
- Flame-retardant fabrics and fillings (BS5852)
These features ensure that every iCandy carrycot provides a secure and comfortable space for your little one, making it perfect for both home and travel.
Practical Safety Tips
To ensure the safest sleeping environment for your baby, follow these guidelines from The Lullaby Trust:
- Always place your baby on a firm, flat mattress protected by a waterproof cover.
- Ensure the mattress is in good condition and fits the carrycot perfectly.
- Maintain a room temperature of 16-20°C, with light bedding or a well-fitting baby sleep bag.
iCandy carrycots come with a padded mattress, complete with a washable cover, ensuring both comfort and hygiene. If you're using a second-hand iCandy carrycot, we recommend replacing the mattress for optimal safety.
Travel Tips: Why Not to Use a Car Seat for Sleeping
While car seats are essential for safe travel, they are not designed for long periods of sleep. Babies should be moved to a firm, flat surface for sleeping as soon as you arrive at your destination. As stated by The Lullaby Trust, car seats are not a suitable alternative to cots or carrycots for regular sleep.
Style Meets Functionality
With a range of stylish colours available, an iCandy carrycot doesn’t just offer safety and comfort—it looks great too. Whether you’re strolling through the park or displaying it in your home, our carrycots are designed to blend seamlessly with your lifestyle. Even better, iCandy pushchair bundles include a carrycot as standard, meaning there’s no extra cost for expectant parents.
Final Thoughts
A carrycot isn’t just an accessory—it’s an essential part of your baby’s early life. Providing a safe, secure, and comfortable sleeping environment, it’s the perfect cocoon for your newborn. From day one until your baby starts sitting up unaided or reaches 9kg, an iCandy carrycot will be their very first special bed, and investing in one will give you peace of mind that your baby is resting safely.
Explore the full range of iCandy pushchairs and carrycots today to find the perfect fit for your little one’s needs!
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