Definition

Noun: A small, portable, box-shaped bed for a baby, typically with handles, designed for a baby to sleep in while being transported.

Usage

A "carrycot" is a specific type of infant carrier. It is used to transport a sleeping baby safely and comfortably. It is distinct from a stroller or pram bassinet as it is designed to be carried by its handles, often by a parent, and can also be placed on a stand or frame.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The new parents carefully lifted the sleeping baby from the carrycot.
  • We bought a travel system that includes a pushchair chassis onto which the carrycot can be attached.
  • She carried the carrycot into the house, trying not to wake the infant inside.

Advanced Usage

• "Carrycot mode": A setting or configuration of a stroller system where the carrycot is attached, providing a fully flat, safe sleeping surface for a newborn.
  • For the first six months, we used the pram in carrycot mode during our walks.

Variants and Related Words

• Carrycot stand (n): A separate frame designed to hold a carrycot stationary, converting it into a temporary crib.
  • The carrycot stand is useful for keeping the baby near you in different rooms.

Synonyms

• Bassinet: A similar small bed for a newborn, though a bassinet is often more stylized and may not always have prominent carrying handles.
• Moses basket: A traditional, often basket-weave, portable infant bed. A carrycot is typically a more modern, structured version.

Related Phrases

(Note: "Carrycot" is a compound noun and is not typically used in phrasal verbs or idioms. Its usage is primarily literal.)

Noun

1. box-shaped baby bed with handles (for a baby to sleep in while being carried)