Definition

Noun: A baby's bed is a small, enclosed sleeping structure specifically designed for infants and very young children. Its defining characteristic is the presence of sides or barriers that surround the sleeping area to prevent the baby from rolling or falling out.

Usage

This term is used to refer to the primary sleeping furniture for a baby. It emphasizes the safety feature of enclosed sides. * The most important piece of furniture in the nursery is a sturdy baby's bed. * Before putting the infant down for a nap, she checked that the sides of the baby's bed were securely raised.

Advanced Usage

• The term baby's bed is a general category. In common usage, specific types like (common in American English) or (common in British English) are often used instead of the generic phrase.
• It can be used metaphorically to describe something that provides a very safe, protected, or simple environment.
  • The new internship program is a baby's bed for recent graduates, offering extensive guidance before they enter the competitive job market.

Variants and Related Words

• Crib (n.): The most common synonym in American English for a baby's bed with high, often slatted sides.
• Cot (n.): The common term in British English for a baby's bed; in American English, "cot" typically refers to a simple, portable camp bed for adults.
• Bassinet (n.): A smaller, often basket-like bed for newborns, typically portable and without high sides but often with a hood.
• Cradle (n.): A small bed for an infant, traditionally mounted on rockers so it can be rocked gently.

Synonyms

• Crib
• Cot

Related Phrases

• To be confined to a baby's bed: To be restricted to the crib, often due to illness or as a safety measure.
  • After his surgery, the toddler was frustrated at being confined to his baby's bed.

Noun

1. a small bed for babies; enclosed by sides to prevent the baby from falling