check price on amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFinally, the Safe T Sleep. This is a small portable device that will wrap around any mattress with a depth of 15 cm (6 inches) or more. If you imagine two layers of fabric, one to go around the mattress and attached to it a T-shaped piece of fabric that goes around your baby. Wrap the long bit round the mattress. Pop your little one on the T fabric. Wrap one side around your baby’s left side. Pull up the bottom bit of the T between their legs. Wrap the other piece of fabric round their middle.<\/p>\n
Your baby is now attached to the mattress and cannot wiggle out of bed. They can move their arms and legs, they can play with their feet, suck their thumbs and self-sooth. But they cannot roll over either on their tummy (how many times has your baby rolled over and cried out because they cannot roll back? For me I am sure it\u2019s several million times!), nor can they roll out of bed.<\/p>\n
There are different sizes of Safe T Sleep so although each one fits a great variety of size beds, you should check if you think you are going to use a very big bed, bigger than a standard king size.<\/p>\n
I would suggest if you are going to try this, then try it at home for a few weeks before you go away on holiday. Your little one may need some time to get used to it, and the same is true of the travel cots or bassinettes. Babies often need a while to get used to new things and since you will be giving them a new experience while on holiday, if you want a good night’s sleep (and who doesn’t?) then get them used to the bed before you go on your holiday.<\/p>\n
So, there you have it, I\u2019m not going to lie and say it\u2019s not a challenge caravanning with babies and toddlers. However, I\u2019m also not going to say it\u2019s impossible. Thousands and thousands of families do it every year, so don\u2019t be put off by initial hurdles. Where there\u2019s a will there\u2019s a way, as the old saying goes. If you look at the suggestions outlined above, I am sure you will be able to find one that works for you, your little one(s) and your caravan layout. One thing I can\u2019t help you with, is getting the baby to sleep! That\u2019s your own problem to solve!<\/p>\n