Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet that connects to the side of your adult bed. If you stick to the CSPC guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants it's secure.

These guidelines are similar in many ways to crib bedding standards. You can learn more about these guidelines here. When selecting a bedside crib and cot sleep device, safety, comfort, and ease of use are the primary factors to consider.

Safety

In keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants are in the same room as their parents cosleeping (a method that is sometimes referred to as bed-sharing) has become popular among many expecting and new parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is less risky than sleeping in the same bed as parents, as it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). The AAP does not advocate bed-sharing but it does recommend that co-sleeping on separate sleeping surfaces is a great way to reduce the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was important for a lot of families.

A bedside sleeper is attached to a bed frame for adults. It's an equivalent of a crib-style sleeper. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to monitor the baby, and also gives the baby the ability to sleep in their own bed. The best cosleepers are built with high-quality materials and meet strict safety standards. To ensure the safety of your child ensure that you look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This is a sign of rigorous testing and quality control.

The security of a cosleeper for the bed depends on several factors that include the manner in which it is put up and connected to the parent's bed. It is essential that the travel bedside crib cosleeper be attached to the parent's mattress in a manner that prevents gaps and spaces, where an infant could become trapped. This can pose a suffocation risk. It is crucial that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be examined to make sure that it can withstand forces that are imposed during use, such as the parent bouncing on and off the sleeper. The attachment system, or the corners on the bedside cosleeper should be subjected to an upward force.

The standard for bedside travel cot sleeping cribs is based on to the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218), including the requirements for performance for closed fabric openings. The standard's requirements for mandatory compliance deal with the risk of neck and head entrapment by requiring that, after the application and release 50 lbs. horizontal force near the attachment systems and corners of the bedside sleeping device, an opening greater than 1.0 in. must not be created. The standard is not available for reading. can be obtained from ASTM's online Reading Room.

Convenience

Many parents have resisted cosleeping because of fears of suffocation, SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that requires children to be in a room by themselves Anthropologists have long observed that mammals and primates as well as those living in non-Western societies, frequently cosleep. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed by hearing the voice of their mother, and they also learn to self-soothe.

The best bedside sleepers feature an innovative design that is attached to the side of a mattress and can swivel so that you can access it easily to change diapers or feeds during the middle of the night. Look for a model with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate different mattress sizes. It should also have ample storage space for everything your baby needs.

Select a bedside sleeper that is compatible with standard crib bedding to be used safely as your child grows. Think about a model that's convertible and can be used as a play yard or a more substantial bassinet. It will last for a long time.

Portability

Based on the size of your bedroom, a cheap bedside cot cosleeper with wheels and/or a light base might be easier to move around the house than one that has a heavy wood frame or massive base. The Babybay bedside cots for newborns Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all equipped with amazing portability features. The adjustable feet that retract to fit platforms; legs fold inward to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress; and sidewalls made of 100% mesh that allow for ventilation without any material covering baby's nose or mouth.

The Arm's Reach ClearVue is an excellent choice. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet or portable bed. It also pivots to give you easy access to your baby so that you can comfort her, nurse her or check on them during the night.