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Newborns need two things in particular at the beginning: food and proximity to their parents. This applies not only during the day, but also at night. Therefore, there is one that allows parents to have their baby very close to them at night without them sleeping in the parents' bed.
Baby balconies are closed on three sides so that the bed can be placed and attached to the parents' bed on the fourth open side. In this way, your baby can sleep in its own bed in close proximity to the parents as an extension of the parents' bed, so that there is no risk of it getting under the parents' covers. Baby balconies can also often be found under the designation of extra beds or extra beds. So-called extra beds are very practical and a great relief, especially for mothers who are breastfeeding their babies. Especially in the early days, most babies often wake up hungry at night, so you, as a mom, can easily pull your sparrow to you and breastfeed it in bed without having to get up. Baby balconies are also reassuring for babies, as they can stand by their parents' bed and sleep close to mum and dad, where they feel safe and secure.
The baby balcony at a glance:
• Usable from birth
• is attached directly to the parent's bed
• can be used in various ways with the help of optional accessories
• is recommended by doctors and midwives
But which baby balcony suits you best? In the following comparison, I present five baby balconies.
The comparison: the 5 best baby balconies
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Modellbabybay Original side bedChicco Next2me side bedbabybay Maxi side bedDreamgood side bed MaterialBeech (solid wood)Frame made of metal and plastic, interior made of cottonBeech (solid wood)Beech (solid wood) Dimensions (LxWxH)87 x 46 x 79 cm93 x 81 x 69 cm94 x 54 x 79 cm86 x 43 x 79 cm lying surface81 x 43 cm82 x 50 cm89 x 51 cm80 x 40 cm max. load100 kg9 kg150 kgk.A. Age recommendationfrom 0 to 6 monthsfrom 0 to 6 monthsfrom 0 to 12 monthsfrom 0 to 6 months Height adjustment✓
(continuous)
12 to 52.5 cm✓
(6 levels)
34 to 42 cm ✓
(stepless)
13 to 53.5 cm✓
(stepless)
3 to 48 cm incl. mattress✗✓✗✓ incl. nest✗✓
(integrated)✗✓ Fastening with hooks, straps, hooks, hooks, castors✓
(sold separately)✓✓
(sold separately)✓
(sold separately) Closing grille✓
(sold separately)✓
(foldable mesh window)✓
(sold separately)✓
(sold separately) base plate with air circulation holes✓✗✓✓ convertible to (* with optionally available accessories) children's bench,
bassador *,
Playpen*,
Desk,
High chair*,
Child's bed*
Bassinet*,
Travel cotChild's bench,
Bassinet*,
Playpen*,
Desk,
high chair*,
cot*
Bassinet* Scope of deliveryExtra bedExtra bed, mattress, rollsExtra bedExtra bed, mattress, nest Advantages
✓ Accessories to “grow with you”
✓ quick assembly
✓ high resale value
✓ TÜV/GS tested
✓ Paints tested for harmful substances according to DIN EN 71 Part 3
✓ Beech wood is FSC-certified
✓ Can be used as a travel cot (incl. transport bag)
✓ Feet can be folded in (for bed box )
✓ Half-tilted position possible (helps with colds and burping)
✓ Accessories to “grow with”
✓ Comparatively long service life due to wide lying surface
✓ Also suitable for twins
✓ High resale value
✓ TÜV/GS tested
✓ Paintwork tested for harmful substances in accordance with DIN EN 71 Part 3
✓ Beech wood is FSC- certified
✓ the scope of delivery includes a mattress and a nest
✓ adjustment to the parent's bed with an edge of up to 7 cm
✓ low price
✓ lacquers according to DIN EN 71 part 3 tested for harmful substances
✓ Mattress and nest are certified according to “Standard 100 OEKO-TEX®”
Disadvantages
✗ short use due to small lying surface
✗ Accessories must be purchased separately
✗ comparatively expensive
✗ not infinitely adjustable
✗ Rolls only on one side
✗ cover can only be washed by hand
✗ no TÜV/GS seal
✗ not tested for harmful substances
✗ Accessories must be purchased separately
✗ comparatively expensive
✗ short use due to small lying surface
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(infinitely variable)
12 to 52.5 cm incl. mattress ✗ incl. bumper✗ Attachment with hooks Castors✓
(available separately) Locking grid✓
(available separately) Base plate with air circulation holes✓ Can be converted to (* with optionally available accessories) children's bench,
bassador*,
playpen *,
desk,
high chair*,
cot*
Scope of deliveryExtra bed Advantages
✓ Accessories to “grow with you”
✓ Quick assembly
✓ High resale value
✓ TÜV/GS tested
✓ Paintwork tested according to DIN EN 71 Part 3 for harmful substances< br>✓ Beech wood is FSC-certified
Disadvantages
✗ short use due to small lying surface
✗ Accessories must be purchased separately
✗ comparatively expensive
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Current price139.99 EUR
ModelChicco Next2me side bed MaterialFrame made of metal and plastic, interior made of cotton Dimensions (LxWxH)93 x 81 x 69 cm Lying surface 82 x 50 cm Max. load 9 kg Recommended age from 0 to 6 months Height adjustment✓
(6 levels)
34 to 42 cm incl. mattress✓ incl. nest✓
(integrated) attachment with belt rolls✓ locking grille✓
(foldable mesh window) base plate with air circulation holes✗ convertible to (* with optionally available accessories) bassinet*,
Travel cot Scope of deliveryExtra bed, mattress, castors Advantages
✓ Can be used as a travel cot (incl. transport bag)
✓ Feet can be folded in (for bed box)
✓ Semi-sloping position possible (helps with colds and burps )
Disadvantages
✗ not infinitely adjustable
✗ wheels only on one side
✗ cover can only be washed by hand
✗ no TÜV/GS seal
✗ not tested for harmful substances
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Modellbabybay Maxi side bed MaterialBeech (solid wood) Dimensions (LxWxH)94 x 54 x 79 cm Lying surface 89 x 51 cm Max. load 150 kg Recommended age from 0 to 12 months Height adjustment✓
(infinitely variable)
13 to 53.5 cm incl. mattress✗ incl. nest✗ attachment with hooks castors✓
(available separately) locking grille✓
(available separately) base plate with air circulation holes✓ convertible to ( * with optionally available accessories) children's bench,
Bassinet*,
playpen*,
desk,
high chair*,
cot*
Scope of deliveryExtra bed Advantages
✓ Accessories to “grow with you”
✓ comparatively long Service life due to wide lying surface
✓ Also suitable for twins
✓ High resale value
✓ TÜV/GS tested
✓ Paintwork tested for harmful substances in accordance with DIN EN 71 Part 3
✓ Beech wood is FSC-certified
Disadvantages
✗ Accessories must be purchased separately
✗ comparatively expensive
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Current price156.99 EUR
Model Dreamgood side bed Material Beech (solid wood) Dimensions (LxWxH) 86 x 43 x 79 cm Lying area 80 x 40 cm Max. load k.A. Recommended age from 0 to 6 months Height adjustment✓
(infinitely variable)
3 to 48 cm incl. mattress✓ incl. bumper✓ Attachment with hooks Castors✓
(available separately) Locking grid✓
(available separately) Base plate with air circulation holes✓ Can be converted to (* with optionally available accessories) bassinet* Scope of deliveryExtra bed, mattress, nest Advantages
✓ The scope of delivery includes a mattress and nest
✓ Adaptation to the parents' bed with up to with 7 cm edge
✓ low price
✓ Lacquers tested for harmful substances according to DIN EN 71 Part 3
✓ Mattress and nest are certified according to “Standard 100 OEKO-TEX®”
Disadvantages
✗ short use due to small lying surface
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The baby balconies in detail
1. babybay original baby balcony
The babybay Original* is the classic among baby balconies. It is TÜV/GS tested and the paints are tested for harmful substances in accordance with DIN EN 71 Part 3. It is made of antibacterial, antistatic beech wood, which comes from sustainably managed local forests. The babybay can be infinitely adjusted to the height of the parents' bed, so that a gapless transition from the baby mattress to the parents' mattress is guaranteed. Mounting brackets are used for mounting. Compared to other baby balconies, it has a smaller lying area and is only intended for the first few months or when the bedroom does not offer much space. It can then be converted into various pieces of furniture such as the following cot or a playpen with the help of optional accessories. In addition to being used as a baby balcony, a closing gate and a set of wheels can be purchased so that you can quickly convert it into a bassinet. So your sparrow can also be very close to you during the day. Comparatively, babybay's extra beds are more expensive than other models. However, since they are very popular and recommended by doctors and midwives, you should keep in mind that they have a correspondingly high resale value.
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2 . FabiMax BASIC baby balcony
The baby balcony BASIC from FabiMax* is comparatively cheap, but offers everything you could wish for. It is made from solid alder and has a large lying surface, so your little one can use the bed longer than other models. Matching castors and a locking gate are available separately so you can turn the baby balcony into a bassinet. The scope of delivery includes a mattress and a nest. You can choose between the Classic mattress, where the mattress core is made of PU brand foam with a breathable polyester cover quilted on both sides, and the Comfort mattress, where the mattress core is made of PU comfort foam with a breathable cover quilted on both sides is made of cotton. In contrast to the Classic version, this mattress is also point-elastic and moisture-regulating.
The baby balcony is attached to the parents' bed using hooks. The frame of the parents' bed can be up to 5 cm thick. If you also want to use the baby balcony as a bassinet by buying an additional locking grille, you should also choose this mattress in advance, which can be divided using a zipper. So you can use the mattress with a lying surface of 90 x 55 cm as a baby balcony or 90 x 40 cm as a bassinet.
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3. chicco Next2me baby balcony
The baby balcony chicco Next2me* stands out from the other baby balconies in particular because of the material, because it is not made of wood but of fabric with a metal frame. It does not need bars, but has ventilation slots for better air circulation. The chicco Next2me can be used from birth to around six months, depending on whether your baby has already exceeded the 9-kilo weight limit or not. Another special feature is that the bed is lighter than the wooden side beds due to the material and it can be used as a travel cot, a transport bag is included. You don't have to buy a mattress because it is already included. The fourth side to the parents' bed can be easily folded down with the help of a zipper. Unfortunately, the bed cannot be adjusted steplessly, but only in six steps. This should still work, even if the transition to the parent's bed is not completely smooth and level compared to other baby balconies. The cover of the baby balcony can be washed, but only by hand.
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4. babybay maxi baby balcony
The babybay Maxi* is also very popular and the larger version of the babybay Original, which is why it can be used longer or for twins. It is TÜV/GS tested and the paints are tested for harmful substances in accordance with DIN EN 71 Part 3. The side bed is made of antibacterial, antistatic beech wood, which comes from sustainably managed local forests. The babybay can be infinitely adjusted to the height of the parents' bed, so that a gapless transition from the baby mattress to the parents' mattress is guaranteed. Mounting brackets are used for mounting. Not only can it be used as a baby balcony, it can also be used as a bassinet with castors and a locking grille. This is very practical during the day, because you can also push the baby in his bed into the living room or wherever you are. After that, the babybay can also be converted into a high chair, cot or playpen. Comparatively, babybay's extra beds are more expensive than other models. However, since they are very popular and recommended by doctors and midwives, you should keep in mind that they have a correspondingly high resale value.
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5 . Dreamgood Baby Balcony
The Dreamgood baby balcony* has high quality at a reasonable price. It is made of natural, antibacterial and antistatic solid beech wood and is infinitely adjustable. With hooks you can attach the baby balcony to the parents' bed with a frame of up to 7 cm. The scope of delivery includes a mattress and a nest, which is available in different colours. The mattress and the nest are tested for harmful substances and certified according to “Standard 100 OEKO-TEX® Confidence in Textiles”, product class 1 for babies. The paint used has also been tested for harmful substances and complies with DIN EN 71, part 3. The base plate has air slots so that the mattress is well ventilated. The mattress cover is removable and washable up to 60°C. This bed can also be converted into a bassinet with the help of castors and a locking grille, which can be ordered separately. Compared to other models, however, the lying surface is narrower and so the extra bed can only be used for the first few months.
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The advantages of baby balconies
A baby balcony has many advantages, which is why it is definitely worth buying.
1. Advantage: A baby balcony makes it easier for you to breastfeed at night
A big advantage for breastfeeding mothers is that they can hold their child close to them at night and breastfeed. Some mothers also report that they didn't really wake up to breastfeed thanks to the baby balcony, but were able to quickly go back to sleep with the baby.
2. Advantage: You can calm your baby down very quickly
Babies wake up every now and then simply because they have lost their pacifier or had a nightmare, for example. Often your hand on his back is enough to calm him down without you having to really wake up yourself.
3. Advantage: Your sparrow feels safe and secure around you
Especially in the first few months, your baby needs a lot of closeness and the baby balcony guarantees you that. So your baby can sleep in close proximity to you without your parents' bed being too narrow.
4. Advantage: safety with your own bed
Because your baby sleeps in their own bed, you don't have to worry about possible suffocation from blankets and pillows.
5. Advantage: Baby balconies adjust in height to the parent's bed
Baby balconies are usually infinitely height-adjustable, which is why they can be perfectly adapted to each parent's bed, so that both mattresses merge into one another.
6. Advantage: Various conversion options with optional accessories
Many baby balconies can be converted into a bassinet with the help of a locking grille and additional castors, which you can easily push into other rooms. The baby bay balconies can also be converted into a travel cot, such as the extra bed from chicco, or as a playpen or cot.
What should you look out for when choosing a baby balcony?
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Most extra beds are made of wood because it is considered to be particularly stable and durable. It should be sanded smooth and processed cleanly everywhere so that there is no risk of injury from splinters. Some models like the chicco Next2me are made of fabric. The advantage here is that these extra beds are lighter and can also be used as a travel cot. The disadvantage, however, is that it is also more unstable.
Mounting and height adjustability
Basically, it is better if the extra bed is continuously height-adjustable so that it can adapt perfectly to the parents' bed. However, since every bed is different, you should check again carefully whether the baby balcony also fits your parents' bed. Most baby balconies are attached to the parent's bed frame with two hooks. However, if the edge is thicker than 10 cm, for example, babybay also offers an extension side for bridging. With this extension side, the lying surface is automatically larger and the extra bed can be used longer. In addition to hooks, there are also extra beds for box spring beds that are attached with straps. I therefore recommend that you check which type of attachment is suitable for your parent's bed before you buy or order the extra bed.
Lying surface
In general, a large lying surface an advantage because your baby can use the bed longer. Sometimes, however, you don't have that much space in the bedroom or you only plan to use the baby balcony for the first few months -¬ in this case, an extra bed with a smaller lying surface is sufficient.
You should also make sure that the lying surface or slatted frame has air circulation holes or, even better, a real slatted frame to prevent a possible risk of mold. If the wooden surface is completely without holes, air and moisture collect between the mattress and the board, which can lead to mold forming on the mattress.
Use as a bassinet, etc.
If you also want to use the baby balcony as a bassinet so that you can push the extra bed into the living room or kitchen during the day, you should make sure when buying that the extra bed can be expanded with additional castors and a locking grille. So you can prepare food during the day or work at the desk while your baby sleeps in the bassinet nearby. Extra beds like those from babybay can also be converted into a playpen or cot. This saves you a new purchase and the trouble of selling or putting the bed away. If you travel a lot, it would be worth considering buying the chicco baby balcony, as it can also be used perfectly as a travel cot. So your baby can always sleep in its own bed without having to get used to a new one.
Tips for safe sleeping in the baby balcony
1. The baby balcony should be securely attached to the parent's bed so that it cannot slip or be moved.
2. There should be no gaps or steps between the baby mattress and the parent's mattress. The transition should be seamless so that your sparrow doesn't get trapped.
3. You should avoid blankets and pillows on the baby balcony to avoid the risk of suffocation. A suitable sleeping bag is recommended in the first year of life.
*Last update on November 3rd, 2022 at 11:38 am/We would like to point out that the prices displayed here may have changed in the meantime .