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Boosting height of sidecot - possible?

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Jellybabie3 · 30/10/2017 08:56

Im just curious....and expecting to he shot down. But is it dooable to boost the height of the mattress in the sidecot? At ther moment the mattress is about maybe 3 inches lower than ours. I can't raise the unit itself as there is a lip on the dropside which is currently flush (i saw that sad report about the consequence of this being higher). Ideally though id like the cot mattress higher so I can lean in and feed DS. Is that possible if i use blankets/something underneath? Or does this effect breathability. After c section i am uncomfortable lifting 3 week old ds in and out all night (and he doesnt sleep well) he has a sleepyhead but only really likes being on his side which we also cant do Hmm

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FATEdestiny · 30/10/2017 09:39

If you used a full sized cot with a side removed, there is no side at all so the cot mattresses can be completely flush and flat to the bed mattress.

I believe the cosleeper cribs are designed to have the cot mattress slightly lower than the bed mattress. I have got no idea why this is, seems an impractical design fault to me.

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Jellybabie3 · 30/10/2017 12:02

Hmm ok im wondering if its safe to put another mattress underneath to bulk up

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amelie427 · 30/10/2017 12:13

I’ve done exactly this - boosted our Snuzpod with towels and blankets. Still makes for a firm sleeping surface. I no idea on whether I should advise it from a safety POV though 🤷🏻‍♀️- but to me it seems more safe to have the mattress totally level with our bed.

He’s in the bed with us most of the time anyway---- Wink

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Jellybabie3 · 30/10/2017 12:26

Ah ok. How long has yours been like that? I was hoping to feed to sleep and leave him there. Moving him is not working

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amelie427 · 30/10/2017 12:56

From around 8 weeks until now - 6 Months (he’s too big for it now really)

Moving them does get easier, I promise. Try a swaddle and holding for at least 15mins before trying to transfer. And a dummy could be helpful but my DS wouldn’t take one until 12 weeks - persevere.

Learning to feed lying down and cosleeping was a game changer for me, but I understand this isn’t for everyone.

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Jellybabie3 · 30/10/2017 13:28

Yeah i Wanna feed him laying down in his side cot. But need to prop up to do that. Bugger

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