Description
The Bednest is a unique bedside crib that attaches securely to your bed, allowing your baby to "co-sleep" in safety.
The Bednest has been designed without compromise and is the "must have" crib for all mothers. All the best available information on infant feeding, bonding and co-sleeping has been used to bring you the ultimate crib for ensuring safe sound sleep.
The bednest is made of natural materials - wood and cotton - and comes complete with mattress, attachment straps and carry bag
Attached securely to the bed the Bednest creates one safe seamless continous sleeping surface which by reducing the need to get out of bed for each feed means that night time feeds are less disturbed thereby supporting mothers to breast feed for longer.
The near proximity of mother to her baby ensures closeness and security which because of the constant comfort of physical contact promotes and facilitates bonding giving both peace of mind so that mother and baby are content, safe and secure
The BedNest is a small, sturdy bedside baby crib, securely attached to the parent's bed. With height adjustable legs and a removable side it becomes a small extension to the bed, allowing the newborn baby to be close to parents throughout the night and whenever they are able to rest together during the day.
When you go to bed, the near side of the Bednest is removed giving you immediate access to your baby yet allowing your baby its own safe space. When the side is back in place, the BedNest can be used as a stable, free-standing baby crib.
Guidelines
The bednest can be attached securely to your bed, to provide a safe and continuous sleeping surface, from your mattress to that of your baby’s, and can also be used in a stand-alone mode,anywhere in the home, with or without its stand.
Being quick and simple to set-up, the bednest also makes an ideal travel cot, giving your baby the reassurance of sleeping in the same familiar environment for about the first months six of his or her life, so promoting restful sleep for all the family.
Research shows that babies sleeping close to their parents are statistically at a reduced risk of
cot death. FSiD (Foundation for the Study of Infant Death), NHS, Department of Health, UNICEF
and the UK Baby Friendly Initiative all state that your baby sharing a room with you, for at least
the first six months, is the safest place for baby to sleep, and helps protect your baby.
To Ensure the Safety of Your Baby:
- Do not use the bednest if any parts are missing or broken.
- The bednest is recommended for your baby only until he or she is able to sit-up unaided.
- When your baby is able to kneel or pull him or her-self up, the bednest should no longer be used.
- When the bednest is used away from your bed, whether on its stand or any other surface,
the sides should be up and secured.
- When your baby is left unsupervised in the bednest, always ensure that both sides of the
bednest are up and secured.
- When using the bednest crib away from its stand, always place it on a flat and level surface.
- When using for bednesting, always attach the bednest to your bed as described in this user guide.
- Do not place another mattress or similar items on top of, or beneath, the supplied mattress.
- Use of cot bumpers and other padded items, including soft toys, are not recommended within the bednest as these can be a smothering hazard.
- Since the mattress has been designed to fit the bednest, always replace it with another from the manufacturer.
- Never carry the bednest crib with your baby inside.
- When placing your baby in the bednest, ensure your baby’s feet are near one end of the
bednest, as recommended by FSiD.
- If you have been advised to tilt the bednest by your health professional, do not exceed 5cm height difference between the higher (head) height and the lower (feet) height. Tilt should be achieved by varying the extension of the stand, using the adjustable sliding catches. Never place a cushion or other bolster under the mattress to achieve the tilt you require.
- Other young children should not be allowed to play unsupervised in the vicinity of the
bednest.
- Do not position the bednest in the near vicinity of an open fire or other strong sources of
heat, such as electric bar fires, gas fires, etc.
How to use the bednest
The bednest’s unique design allows it to be used in various ways to suit your lifestyle.
- As a 4-sided bednest using the stand
- As a 4-sided bednest independent of its stand, acting as a Moses Basket around the house.
NB: for safety reasons never lift the bednest crib with your baby still inside
- For bednesting
- As a Travel Cot
Setting-up the bednest from the Box
The bednest is simple to use. When you open the box you will find:
- One complete bednest crib, including mattress
- One stand
- One long strap and one short strap for securing the stand to your bed
- One carry bag
Features
The revolutionary bedside crib and travel cot for bednesting
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your baby has his/her own sleeping space
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enjoy sleeping with your baby peacefully and closely together
- when your baby stirs you will immediately hear him/her
- easy to feed at night without getting out of bed
- easy to settle back to sleep again
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perfect for bonding with your new baby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long will it take to deliver the bednest once I have ordered it?
A: The bednest is shipped directly from our distributor and will take approxiamately 7 - 10 days
Q: Do you have a guarantee?
A: The Bednest is covered by a 12 month guarantee.
Q: Do you supply sheets?
A: Yes – Packs of 3 white fitted sheets are available online.
Q: Can I return the bednest?
A: You can cancel your order up until 7 days from the date we deliver the goods to you. It must be returned in the original packing and be undamaged and unused. You will receive a full refund. If we collect you are liable for the charge for this.
Using the bednest and bednest safety
Q: How long can I use the bednest?
A: The bednest is designed to be used until your baby is 6months old. If your baby can sit unaided then he/she has outgrown the bednest.
Q: What is the upper weight limit for a baby to use the bednest?
A: Maximum recommended weight is 10kg
Q: There is a smell from the mattress when I unwrap it. Is it dangerous for my baby?
A: No and the smell will go if you air the mattress for 24-48 hours after unwrapping it.
Q: Can my baby roll out into my bed?
A: Babies start to roll at approximately 3months and at this stage we suggest that you keep the side nearest the bed folded at half-height.
Q: Can I use a cot bumper?
A: Cot bumpers are not advised with the bednest.
Q: Is it safe to let the baby sleep with the side down if I am not in the bed?
A: No, your baby must never be left with the side down unless an adult is present.
Q: Is it possible to use a baby respiratory monitor with a sensor pad under the mattress with the bednest?
A: Yes.
Bednest dimensions / materials
Q: Does the bednest fit all types of beds?
A: Yes we think so – but please contact us if you have a specific query.
Q: Will the bednest fit my bed? How high/low does it go?
A: The height of the bednest is easily adjustable and may be used with beds where the top of the mattress is no less than 300mm and no more than 660mm from the floor.
Q: What is the weight of the bednest?
A: The crib alone weighs approx 7.5kg. The complete bednest in its carry bag weighs approx 13.5kg.
Q: What are the external dimensions of the bednest?
A: Length 860mm, width 475mm, height to top of baby's mattress adjustable between 360mm and 660mm. The box in which your bednest is delivered is 894mm x 515mm x 270mm weighing approx 15kg.
Q: What size mattress does the bednest take?
A: Length 810mm, width 370mm, thickness 40mm. The bednest is supplied with a mattress and you can purchase additional mattresses from us..
Q: Is the mattress waterproof?
A: It is wipeable and water resistant.
Q: Do you supply an organic mattress?
A: Yes, please see our mattresses category for mattresses made by Naturalmat.
Q: Where do the bednest materials come from?
A: The Bednest is made in China and wood is sourced from sustainable forests. The wood is treated with locally sourced varnishes and lacquers that are compliant to BS EN 1130:1996. The cotton side sleeves are made in China; the surround is 100% cotton, the inner mesh is nylon, the outer mesh is polyester, the webbing is polypropylene and the corner tabs are synthetic (to allow for washing).
