The Importance of a Carrycot for Your Newborn
A carrycot gives your newborn a firm, flat and supportive place to rest during the first months of life, both at home and while you're out and about. Every current iCandy carrycot is suitable for permanent overnight sleeping and is designed with a fitted mattress, breathable materials and ventilation. The Peach 8 carrycot also benefits from iCandy's partnership with The Lullaby Trust, providing families with additional safer-sleep reassurance from birth.
Preparing for a new arrival comes with a long list of decisions, but few are more important than creating a comfortable and appropriate sleep environment for your baby.
From bedside cribs and Moses baskets to travel systems, there are plenty of options available. A well-designed carrycot can bridge several of those everyday situations, giving your newborn a familiar, flat place to rest whether you're at home, visiting family or heading out for the day.
A familiar sleep space from day one
Every current iCandy carrycot is suitable for permanent overnight sleeping, giving parents a portable, flat and supportive space for their newborn from their very first journeys.
The Peach 8 takes that commitment further through iCandy's partnership with The Lullaby Trust, the UK's leading safer sleep charity.
Designed around both comfort and practicality, a carrycot can move naturally between walks, daytime naps, visits to family and overnight stays.
Explore iCandy CarrycotsSupporting those important first months
A newborn's needs are very different from those of an older baby. A carrycot is designed specifically around those early months, combining the flat position babies need with the portability parents rely on.
Creating a clear and comfortable sleep space
Whether your carrycot is being used for a daytime nap, overnight stay or while travelling, a few simple habits help keep the sleeping environment consistent.
Keep it stable and level
Position the carrycot on a secure, level surface or an approved carrycot stand such as the iCandy MiStand.
Keep the sleep space clear
Avoid adding loose pillows, duvets, toys or additional padding inside the carrycot.
Place baby on their back
Follow safer-sleep guidance and place your baby on their back for every sleep.
Check the mattress
Make sure the mattress remains flat, fits correctly and is clean and dry before each sleep.
Simple details make a meaningful difference
The sleep environment should remain clear, appropriately ventilated and comfortable for your baby.
A firm, supportive mattress
Every current iCandy carrycot includes a padded mattress with a removable, washable cover designed specifically for the carrycot.
The mattress should fit snugly, remain flat and be kept in good condition.
- Use the mattress designed for your specific carrycot.
- Keep it clean and dry.
- Check that it remains flat before every sleep.
- Consider replacing the mattress when using a second-hand pushchair.
Meet the iCandy MiStand
The MiStand transforms a compatible iCandy carrycot into an elevated, convenient sleep solution for home, travel and visits to family.
Lightweight, compact and easy to fold, it raises the carrycot to a comfortable height while its integrated storage basket keeps everyday baby essentials close at hand.
When paired with an iCandy carrycot approved for permanent overnight sleeping, it creates a practical setup that can move naturally with your family's routine.
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Different products for different parts of the journey
Car seats and carrycots both play important roles, but they are designed for different situations.
The car seat
A suitable car seat is designed to keep your baby protected during vehicle journeys.
Once you've reached your destination, babies should be moved to an appropriate firm, flat sleep surface as soon as practical.
The carrycot
A carrycot provides a flat and supportive environment where your newborn can rest comfortably once the journey has ended.
Overnight-sleep-approved iCandy carrycots can also be used for suitable sleep situations at home or while travelling.
Comfort goes beyond the mattress
Temperature and airflow are also important considerations when creating your baby's sleep environment.
Comfort at home. Familiarity on the move.
Whether you're heading out for a walk, visiting family or settling your little one down away from home, a carrycot gives your newborn a familiar, supportive and practical place to rest.
With current iCandy carrycots suitable for permanent overnight sleeping, families can build a travel system around everyday convenience without compromising on those important early months.
