Best Baby Cots, Cribs & Bassinets For Babies in India 2020

The trend of making our baby independent starts off from an age as young as 0 months. Yes, and the first indicator is when we plan to shift our baby’s sleeping bed from the parents’ bed to their own. And this little space you want to design and choose according to your whims and fancies. It is your baby’s first sleeping bed. This Sleeping bed has many variants to it, each one having unique features, yet serving the same purpose. Let us look at the Best Baby Cots, Cribs & Bassinets For Babies in India 2020.

Variants of a Sleeping bed

Cribs, or cots, are made for babies from 0 months – 2 years. The variants are cot, crib, bassinet, playpen and playard. Though they may seem to be the same, yet they are different in few aspects. A cot is a small baby bed which has high secured sides made of wood or plastic, storage drawers, toy bar and wheels for easy transportation. A crib is a simpler looking variant of a Cot with only barred sides, and no other features. A basinet is a very small bed for New Born upto 3 months only. A Play pen is a fairly larger bed with barred and secured sides allowing your baby to move freely and enjoy his play time too. a Playard is a bigger version of a Playpen, where babies could move and play around.

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Why do you need a Sleeping Bed/Crib Beds?

A Sleeping Bed makes life easy for parents, as the baby is comfortable tucked in into it’s own space.

• A sleeping bed comes with a mattress which is made from comfortable fabric to suit the new born baby’s soft skin.
• Sleeping bed offers a personal space for your baby which he or she gets accustomed to very easily.
• The baby cot is also provided with a mesh cover which allows you to have a constant check on your baby, plus the benefit of providing protection to your baby from insect bites.
• Some brands also have wheels attached to them to facilitate easy transportation within the house.
• Some Baby Cribs/Cots are also provided with storage/carrying bags, much to the need of the Moms.

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How To Choose A Baby Cot?

Making a choice is purely dependant on the needs of the parents, as well as the comfort of your baby. However, these important steps guide you towards making the right choice.

• It is important to follow all the safety features while you assemble the Crib/Cot
• Look at the spacing between the barred sides, as the baby’s head should in no way be able to pass through the gap
• Check for the height of the crib, to ensure that it as at a safe height to avoid any falls/accidents
• Always ensure that the mattress is tucked in safely and is not removable
• Some Baby Cribs are also provided with bumper pads which provide for extra cushioning to avoid any impact on baby’s fall
• Ensure that the Baby Crib has height adjustment feature
• The portable cribs are much handy, so consider looking into this factor before you make the choice.

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Best Baby Cots, Cribs & Bassinets For Babies in India 2020

Fisher Price Georgia Baby Crib/Cot

The material used for this cot is high quality wood. The frame is sturdy and durable and also comes with 4 wheels at the bottom which facilitate for easy transportation. The wheels has a locking mechanism which ensures that the Baby Crib/Cot does not move from it’s position. The Cot is easy to assemble and maintenance and cleaning is also quite easy.

Attractive features:

• Comes with 3 adjustable mattress position
• The depth of the Cot is just perfect
• Easily convertible into Playpen as well
• Superior lead finishing which is natural and non-toxic
• Recommended for babies upto 4 years of age
• Can hold babies upto 22 kgs

Advantages:

• Ergonomically designed and made from high quality wood
• Has a EN 716 certification
• Comes with a user manual
• Superior styling and no paints making it non-toxic material
• The side railing are made of high quality plastic
• The mattress could be adjusted to 4 positions

Disadvantages:

• Not a pocket-friendly option
• Only 2 colour options

Rs. 31,900/-

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LuvLap C-70 - Best Baby Cots In India 2020

Another classy product from the House of LuvLap – Premium Brand associated with Baby products. It is one of the Best Baby Cots, Cribs & Bassinets For Babies in India 2020. Made of sturdy plastic material, this product serves as a 3-in-1 utility items – rocker, napper and easily convertible into playard. It also has a detachable diaper changing pad which facilitates for nappy change. Has wheels attached making it easily portable. Detached and elevated full-size zipper which makes it easy to put in and take out the baby.

Attractive features:

• The cot is made of new Zealand pinewood
• Wheels with locks, helps conveniently move cot across rooms and the wheel locks keep it steady when required
• Cot is easily converted into a rocking cradle; Wheels can be flipped to transform cot into a rocker
• Detachable mosquito net helps safeguard baby from bug bites
• Cot base can be adjusted to 3 heights and front railing lengthened, allowing the cot to grow with baby; Side railing can be opened and attached to parent bed
• Has huge stocking space underneath the base, to stock essential baby items; Cot can be converted into a study desk once the child outgrows it
• Recommended age - 0 to 24 months babies weighing up to 15kg; Crib outer dimension - 120x71x102 cm

Disadvantages:

• The mattress is not thick, so double mattress is required.

Price: Rs.15,995.

MotherCare Baby Cot Bed - Best Baby Cots, Cribs & Bassinets For Babies in India 2020

The Mothercare Darlington Cot Bed Offers You A Classic Style With The Practicality Of 3 Mattress Height Positions Plus The Ability To Convert To A Toddler Bed When Your Little One Is Ready.

Attractive Features:

• Easily Converts To Toddler Bed
• Fixed Sides
• 3 Mattress Base Heights
• Protective Teething Rails
• Slatted Detail On The Ends
• Suitable Up To 4 Years
• L144 X D75 X H93Cm
• Requires A 140 X 70Cm Cot Bed Size Mattress (Sold Separately)

Price: Rs.20,000/-

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BayBee Zeus Portable Baby Cot - Affordable Baby Cot

BayBee Zeus product is made of safe and durable material, easy to maintain and clean. It provides with a mesh fabric on all sides to facilitate 360 degree view of your baby. Easy to assemble as well as it comes with an instruction manual. PlayPen is also equipped with handy pockets on the side to facilitate easy storage of your baby’s essentials. There are these traditional cribs which are famous to be huge and bulky. But this Zeus product, on the other hand, is a savior. It saves upto 20% space, making it an easy storage option and also a safe travel option.

Attractive features:

• Compact design makes it for easy storage space, upto 20% less space occupied
• Has wheels attached to the Crib making it easy to move around the house
• Is spacious and comfortable including the mattress which is made of soft material
• Comes with a mesh covering on all four sides as well as top, to allow transparency from all angles.
• The wheels are easily foldable, thus making it really easy to fold with ease
• Light weight product, weighing only 7kgs. Which is an added advantage to this product.
• Easy to assemble, can do it with the help of manual alone
• Certified to European standards (EN 716)
• Suitable for babies from 0-12 months of age

Advantages:

• Provided with a toy bar which keeps your baby entertained
• Made of sturdy plastic material which is non-toxic
• Designed to be compact and easy to fold
• Occupies 20% less space when compared to the wooden ones
• Comes with 2 wheels attached, making it easy to move around
• The mattress is made of good quality cotton

Disadvantages:

• Cannot be converted into a Crib/Car Seat

Price: Rs. 12,000/-

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