6 Top Tips for Transferring Baby from Bassinet to Crib - From a Baby Sleep Expert

Play Sleep Grow - The Podcast

Jun 9 2023 • 22 mins

In today’s episode we’ll be pulling back the curtain on transferring your baby from the bassinet to the crib.

You'll learn when the best time is to do this transfer, when you have to transfer baby to the crib, and 6 top tricks for transferring baby to a crib from a baby sleep expert - to make this transition as smooth and pain-free as possible.


Notes:

- AAP refers to the American Academy of Pediatrics

- WHO refers to the World Health Organization

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Episode Resource Links:

1)   Halo BassiNest - https://amzn.to/3I97cFQ

2)   WHO boys length & weight growth chart – https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/data/who/GrChrt_Boys_24LW_100611.pdf

3)   WHO girls length & weight growth chart – https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/data/who/GrChrt_Girls_24LW_9210.pdf

4)   AAP bassinet weight/age limit recommendation - https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/Bassinets-and-Cradles.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjw6vyiBhB_EiwAQJRopoCJMkEMb84D6nJ8Y3XJYnKlaNb2qvIkWOhaFABtPFUllZIWV66dPxoC5xYQAvD_BwE

5)   AAP recommendation baby sleep in own bed in parents’ bedroom for at least first 6 months - https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022?autologincheck=redirected&_ga=2.111019269.1220199878.1683987906-757762394.1673300532

6)    AAP Sleep general safe sleep guidelines and links to in-depth safe sleep guidelines - https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/safe-sleep/#:~:text=Use%20a%20crib%2C%20bassinet%2C%20or,out%20of%20the%20sleep%20space.

7)   Information on federal safety standards for infant sleep products - https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/23/2021-12723/safety-standard-for-infant-sleep-products

8)   Episode – How to choose the right sleep method for your family – The Stress Free Guide to Choosing a Sleep Training Method for Your Family - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stress-free-guide-to-choosing-a-sleep-training-method/id1565732329?i=1000566072202

9)   Episode – Practicing first nap of the day in the crib - 5 Key Reasons Why Your Baby is Taking Short Naps – Part 1 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-key-reasons-why-your-baby-is-taking-short-naps-part-1/id1565732329?i=1000602947569