

I was afraid she'd be too attached to it, but we just phased it out and she seemed ok! We didn't have a hard time taking it away once it was time.
DOC A TOT DELUXE PORTABLE
The cover can easily be washed, which we had to do often! It's portable and we could easily take it with us to Grandmas house or on a vacation. Make sure you're always supervising them though! The grand provides a nice transition for your baby to their toddler bed. Eventually, you can have them practice tummy time in the DockATot. The DockATot gives your baby a sense of security which in-turn helps them to sleep better.
DOC A TOT DELUXE FREE
Madison looks a little concerned because she really doesn't want to share the Dock with her big sis!īlanket / Flower headband c/o Fancy Free Finery Pros of the DockATot It will be the perfect spot for her to still feel cozy in the larger sleep environment. We are excited to use it for transitioning Madison to her toddler bed (whenever that day comes, definitely not rushing it!). Technically, it’s for Madison but McKinlee sure seems to enjoy hanging out in there. We were recently gifted the Dock A Tot Grand and we are in love! The girls love lounging in it outside, in the family room and sleeping in it. Another one of my favorite features of the Dock A Tot is that the cover is washable! I have washed the cover many times, and it comes out beautifully every time. It’s perfect to take with you to a friend’s house so you can have safe and familiar place to let your baby hang out. The Dock is great to bring with you if you go out of town. Babies thrive on consistency and love having a familiar place to sleep. One of my best friends who is a sleep consultant at Sleep and the City, highly recommends the Dock A Tot. We were lucky with two great sleepers, but I really do credit a lot of our success with Madison’s amazing sleep to the Dock. It is designed to make the baby feel like they are back in the womb. It has extensively been tested for breath-ability and is OEKO-TEX certified. The Dock A Tot is designed in Sweden and made in Europe. The Deluxe is for newborn to 8 months of age and the Grand is for 9 to 36 months of age. Dock A Tot is a multi-functional lounger, co-sleeper and playtime lounger. If you’re not familiar with the Holy Grail that is Dock A Tot, let me explain a little more about it. We used the deluxe size until Madison started to roll over. I hesitated because of the price tag, but my only regret was not having it sooner! It paid for itself because Madison slept like a dream since we got it. We didn’t purchase the Dock A Tot deluxe (which is the size for newborn to eight months) until Madison was about two months old.
DOC A TOT DELUXE FULL
The materials used in the design allow for air to pass through effectively, thus keeping baby cool and relaxed when sleeping.We are so excited to share our full Dock A Tot review! If you’ve followed us for at least a little while, you know that we are huge Dock A Tot fans! The DockATot is one of my must have baby items ( as seen here) and I am a firm believer that everyone needs one if you have a baby. A very strong feature which we have seen in our testing both independent and in-house is that an infant does not develop excessive perspiration from body heat with the DockATot®.


However, at 7-8 months if your baby turns in their sleep, the pod is breathable so you don’t have to turn him/her back on his/her back.ĭockATot does not harbor heat. Up until 8 months old, you must always place a child to sleep on his/her back. Rolling over is a natural part of a baby’s development, so it should be encouraged during waking and supervised time. Please note that DockATot products are not to be used in a crib or bassinet setting.ĭockATot is doesn’t prevent your baby from rolling over. The firm mattress reduces the risk of suffocation, unlike soft adult mattresses. Yet, the sides are comfy enough for the parent to have his/her arm over the side to pat and reassure. The sides also prevent the parents from rolling on top of the baby. If you co-sleep with your baby, the DockATot features protective sides that facilitate correct physiological back positioning while preventing the baby from rolling out of bed, hitting his head against the headboard, getting caught between the bed and the wall, or wriggling down under the covers.
