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Cot bumper
This is a piece of padded fabric which attaches to the inside of the cot. It makes the cot look attractive, gives a young baby something interesting to focus on and helps keep the cot draught-free. However, there are concerns about the safety of cot bumpers on two points: first, the danger of suffocation or strangulation if they loosen and the baby’s head comes into contact with them, and second, that by restricting the flow of air in and out of the cot they may contribute to the baby overheating. If you do use a bumper, ensure that the fabric ties which attach it are secured properly and out of your baby’s reach, and that the room temperature is well controlled. A cot bumper should be removed altogether once a baby is sitting, as it may be used as a lever to climb out. The babyworld shop offers a range of cot bumpers in attractive designs. Cot valanceThis goes under the mattress and hangs to the floor, and is designed to make the cot look more attractive. It also provides a covered storage area under the cot. Cot and crib drapesYou can buy drapes and rods to make a canopy effect over the cot or crib. As with bumpers, you need to watch the temperature in the cot in case they make it too hot. Cot tidyThis hangs on the outside of the cot, with fabric compartments to store toys and other bits and pieces. Cot toysYou can buy toys specifically designed to attach to the cot, for example cot activity centres which strap on the side for sitting and standing babies to play with; musical mobiles; and music and lights centres which attach to the cot and play nursery tunes and project colourful moving images onto the wall or ceiling. Cot lightsYou can also buy a soft light attachment that goes on the side of the cot to soothe a baby and/or help parents to see in the dark for feeding or nappy changing. Cot alarms and monitorsThere is a range of monitors available which
allow you to monitor your baby's sounds or even breathing patterns from another part of
the house.
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