Is Dock a tot grand worth it?

If your baby is sleeping in the Dock a Tot nightly then I would say they will love the Grand just as much and it will be worth the investment – I have friends who’s kids used it daily for years making their bed seem more comfortable, so it is definitely worth looking into it.

Is DockATot grand safe?

“There’s no question that the DockATot isn’t a safe sleep device,” says Denis Leduc, a community based paediatrician and clinical director of the newborn nursery at Montreal’s Royal Victoria Hospital. “On the contrary, a baby can easily obstruct its airway by turning towards one of those elevated sides.

How do I use DockATot grand?

10 Ways to Use a DockATot Grand

1. Travel Bed. The Grand Dock is great for sleepovers at relatives who may not have enough beds when the pack-n-play is outgrown or it’s just a hassle to bring along.
2. Movie Bunker.
3. Co-sleeping Companion.
4. Changing Pad.
5. Quiet Time Site.
6. Play-pen.
7. Tablet Time Venue.
8. Playtime Port.

What age is DockATot grand for?

The DockATot® Grand dock is our stage 2 lounging dock, 50% longer and wider, for tots age 9 months to 36+ months. The Grand size is an essential go-to spot for tots lounging around the house or when traveling.

Has any baby died in a DockATot?

As Consumer Reports said of the new orders by the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regarding devices linked to the deaths of dozens of babies: CR has also tied in-bed sleepers, such as the DockATot and the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest, to at least 12 fatalities.

Why is dock a tot banned in Canada?

Canada has an all-out ban on this particular baby accessory. In 2004, Health Canada decided to make it law due to the copious amount of safety risks surrounding the product. Over 1,900 babies suffered baby walker-related injuries between the years 1990 and 2002.

Why is dock a tot unsafe?

The danger of the DockATot, and other products similar to the DockATot, often referred to as baby nests, is due to a risk of possible suffocation. Your child could roll or turn their head into those soft sides and suffocate. Babies don’t have a lot of head control and can easily get stuck in a position.

Can you put dock a tot Grand in crib?

The design on the Deluxe includes clasps that lengthen the legs of the DockATot™ Deluxe, so babies can get longer use out of it. We do not recommend the Grand for use in the crib, but it can be used in the toddler bed once your baby is old enough to transition into the toddler bed.

Has a baby died in a DockATot?

Three babies died in the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Infant Sleeper, which has sidewalls of mesh and fabric. Two deaths involved the SwaddleMe By Your Side Sleeper, which has a flat mattress and low mesh sidewalls. Two deaths involved the DockATot, which is pillowlike and has a soft side bumper.

Why is the DockATot unsafe?

Why is DockATot unsafe?

Why can’t you put DockATot in crib?

The DockATot is designed as an in-bed co-sleeper. Co-sleeping is one of the biggest risk factors for infant sleep deaths. Safe Sleep Experts agree that there is no “safe co-sleeping.” Placing the DockATot in a crib, bassinet or other sleep surface is against the manufacturer’s warnings and is not safe.

What are the pros and cons of dockatot deluxe?

DockATot Deluxe Review 1 Well made and beautifully designed 2 Ultra-portable and great for travel 3 Eases transition from bassinet to crib 4 Creates a comfortable sleeping and napping space for infants 5 Sturdy and versatile as a bed, play area, lounger and carrier Cons 6 Not easy to replace the cover after washing 7 Doesn’t collapse

How old do you have to be to use the dockatot deluxe?

( Ed Note: The DockATot Deluxe is designed for babies 0 to 8 months. The larger Grand size is good for 9- to 36-month-olds.) Now that he’s not being swaddled, he can move his arms freely—but he usually has them snuggled by his side in the DockATot.

Are there any similar products to the dockatot?

It’s not alone in the market, with several companies making products very similar to the DockATot. These include the SwaddleMe By Your Side Sleeper, the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest, the Abreeze Bassinet Lounger, the CuddleNest, and the Smiling Gaia Baby Lounger Nest.

Is the dockatot travel bed flat or flat?

The DockATot has a hard bottom to it, which is nice, but it means you have to lay it flat to travel (it takes up as much space as a king-size pillow). We have another travel bed that folds into a backpack, but it’s not nearly as well-built.