Below is a list of cribs and equipment for infants and young children, that may support parents and caregivers with physical and vision disabilities with nap and bedtime routines.

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Cribs & Bedtime Equipment

Gertie Accessible Crib

Designed for parents with physical limitations. The sides on this crib fold open, allowing easy access to the baby without the need for bending or reaching over high sides.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue
  • Wheelchair users

Pros:

  • Easier to access and transfer a child in and out of the crib.

Cons:

  • Very expensive.
  • Swinging door may make transfers more difficult for some.

Approximate Price: $3,330

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Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer Bassinet

A bedside bassinet with a side panel that opens, providing easy access to the baby. Ideal for parents with mobility challenges.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue
  • Wheelchair users

Pros:

  • Can adjust height of bassinet based on parent’s need.

Cons:

  • Can only be used up until baby is 20 pounds.

Approximate Price: $180

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SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet

A responsive bassinet that automatically rocks and soothes the baby back to sleep, reducing the need for parental intervention during the night. Intended for babies up to about 6 months old.

Who Would This Work For?

  • All users

Pros:

  • Minimizes sleep disturbances for parent during the night.
  • Secures baby on their back during the night.
  • Will notify parent via app if baby cannot be soothed.
  • Can control sound/movement of bassinet through app
  • Comes with access to sleep consultants via email.
  • Option to rent for monthly cost rather than buy.
  • Easy to assemble.

Cons:

  • Requires use of the Snoo swaddles and will not work without these (if the baby doesn’t like these swaddles they cannot use the Snoo)
  • Relatively heavy at 38 pounds, which may make moving it harder.
  • Expensive.

Approximate Price: $1,700

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Hatch Rest Baby Night Light

A light in the child’s room that changes color to differentiate wake time from sleeping time. Caregiver can adjust the settings based on child’s sleep schedule so that it turns a different color when it is time to wake up/get up. This can be used to reduce number of disruptions to parent’s sleep.

Who Would This Work For?

  • All users

Pros:

  • Works via Bluetooth, making it easy to adjust or turn off from caregiver’s phone.
  • Acts as nightlight.
  • Has white noise function.

Cons:

  • If child doesn’t use a nightlight, this may be disruptive to their sleep.
  • The change in color might not be enough of a cue for some children.

Approximate Price: $70

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Baby Cry Notification System

A baby monitor which includes vibration notification and a bed shaker to alert parents when their child is crying.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Those who are deaf or hard of hearing

Pros:

  • Provides clear tactile feedback to parents who may not hear their child cry.

Cons:

  • Expensive

Approximate Price: $360 to $500

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Pod Swaddle Wrap

A swaddle wrap with a zipper for easier access.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue

Pros:

  • Makes it easier to move infant in and out of the swaddle.

Approximate Price: $27

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Remote Control Black-Out Curtains

Remote control blackout curtains create a dark sleeping environment for the baby.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue
  • Wheelchair users

Pros:

  • Creates an appropriate sleep environment without needing to pull blinds down.

Cons:

  • Installation may be tricky.

Approximate Price: $110

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Snugglbundl

Simple baby wrap/carrier with handles.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue
  • Wheelchair users

Pros:

  • Creates a simple way to lift child from different surfaces.

Cons:

  • Only works for children 1 to 18 months.

Approximate Price: $70

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BassiNest Flex Portable Bassinet

Bassinette that glides on the floor and has a side panel that lowers for easy access.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue
  • Wheelchair users

Pros:

  • Can easily have child positioned next to the bed.
  • Can move the bassinette as needed.
  • Lowered side makes it easier to transfer the child in and out of the bassinette.

Approximate Price: $280

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Chicco Lightweight Travel Playard

Lightweight packable playpen with a zippered side panel and mattress included to use for sleep.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue
  • Wheelchair users

Pros:

  • Parent can transfer child in and out at floor level, or child can crawl in and out independently when zipper is undone.

Approximate Price: $190

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