If you are a new mother or expecting your first child
, you need to have somewhere where your baby can sleep, this is where baby cots comes in. But how do you know what type of cot is the right one? Well this will help guide you when buying your first baby cot.
When buying a cot the first thing you need to do is check for strength and stability. You need to make sure that the cot you are going to buy will be strong enough to support your child. This is important because your baby will sleep in this cot for up to at least 2 to 3 years of age.
When browsing for one, make sure that there is no damage to the inside of the cot that your baby will be able to hurt him or herself on. Check to ensure that there are no rough edges, if there is a rough edge it might be best to search out a different cot unless you can sand it back and make it smooth again.
Although new cots are the better way to go, they can also be quite expensive. Before you arrange to buy a cot make sure you have worked out how much you are going to spend on one. Only taking this much money with you will ensure that you do not spend over your limit.
If you are looking to buy a second hand cot you need to make sure that it is strong and able to support your baby without being too rickety, and you need to ensure that there is not a lot of damage on the inside for the baby to hurt itself. Make sure it is safe for your child.
There are a few pros and cons when it comes to baby cots. Some of the pros are that as soon as you get home from the hospital you can use it straight away. Another pro is that your baby can stay in the same cot for up to 3 years without you having to buy a new bed straight away.
The cons of a baby cot are, you cannot move it to a new location easily if need be, and sometimes a newborn baby may look a little lost in such a large cot.
So if you are looking to buy a new cot why not take a look in town at your local baby store and see if you can pick up a bargain.