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Every parent wants to keep their baby comfortable, safe and happy. A new addition to the family comes with a lot of responsibilities. Even before the baby is born, the parents have to make sure the nursery is ready. The design of the nursery should be soothing and comforting as the baby will spend a lot of time there. A nursery has to be filled with the right baby furniture and the most important item is the baby crib or cot. A cot is essentially a small bed surrounded by slats or bars so that the baby is protected from falling .

The most important factor to be considered before buying a cot is safety. It should comply with all the standard safety regulations. The space between the slats or bars on the cot is often regulated to ensure a baby cannot put his/her head through. Rounded corners are obviously a must to prevent the baby getting hurt while playing. Equally there should not be any loose fittings and paint used to paint the crib should be non-toxic. Your cot can be made from a wide range of materials, in different sizes and designs, and with different finishes. Materials including wood, wrought iron and injection-moulded plastic are all used to make cots.

Some of the choices available include standard baby cribs/cots, sleigh baby cots, round baby cots, corner baby cots, twin baby cots, portable baby cots and convertible cots. Convertible cots can be converted into a toddler cot, once your little one starts growing. You can also get custom built cots to suit your specific needs. Antique baby cots are also quite popular among parents. Some cots also have built-in drawers to store your baby’s essentials. A few cots are even fitted with a canopy.

Another important aspect of the cot is the bedding. The mattress on which the baby sleeps should be soft and should perfectly fit into the cot. There should not be any gap between the mattress and the cot as the baby’s hand or leg might get stuck. The mattress should also be quite firm to be good for the baby’s posture. Buying a stain-proof and waterproof mattress is advisable. Generally, cotton or flannel sheets should be used over the mattress as they are natural fabrics and won’t harm the baby’s skin. Cot bedding is available in a variety of colour combinations and price ranges.