bedside cot bed Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet which attaches to the side of your adult bed. If you stick to the CSPC guidelines for sleeping areas for infants It's safe.

These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Learn more about the guidelines here. The most important features to take into consideration when selecting a bedside sleeper are: Safety Comfort, Convenience, and Safety.

Safety

In line with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same bed with their parents, cosleeping (a method that is sometimes referred to as bed-sharing) is becoming popular among many expecting and new parents. The Academy says that sharing a room with a baby is less risky than sleeping in the same bed as a parent because it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP discourages bed-sharing however, it does recommend that sleeping with a partner be done on a separate sleep surface to limit the risk of SIDS. This is why the development of the bedside cosleeper became so crucial for many families.

A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that can be attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper helps parents keep an eye on their baby and allows the baby the ability to sleep in their own bed. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are made with durable, high-quality components. Check for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which indicates strict product testing and quality control, to ensure your child's safety cosleeping experience.

The safety of a cosleeper is dependent on several aspects. It is dependent on how it's installed and secured onto the mattress of the parent. It is essential that the bedside sleeper be attached to the parent's mattress in a way that does not create gaps and spaces, where an infant could be trapped. This can pose an entrapment risk. It is essential that the attachment system of a bedside crib be examined to determine if it can withstand the forces that could be imposed during the use of it, like parents rolling onto and off of the sleeper or a 25-lb. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or to the corners of the bedside cosleeper.

The standard for large bedside crib sleepers incorporates by reference the federal consumer product safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218) that includes requirements for performance for enclosed openings with a fabric-side. The standard's mandatory requirements also address the danger of neck and head entrapment by requiring that, after application, and release 50 lbs. The standard also stipulates that after the release and application of 50-lb. It is not permitted to create a gap larger than 1.0 in. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.

Convenience

Many parents avoid cosleeping because they are afraid of being suffocated or SIDS or because it's an "Ferberization", which forces children to sleep alone. Anthropologists have observed for a long time that many mammals, primates, and people from non-Western cultures sleep frequently. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed by hearing their mother's voice. They they also learn to self-soothe.

The best bedside sleepers have clever designs that are attached to the side of a mattress and pivots so that you can access it easily to change diapers or feeds during the middle of the night. Find one with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate various mattress sizes, and a big storage compartment for all the necessities for your baby.

Pick a bedside crib with wheels crib that is compatible with the standard crib bedding to be used in a safe manner as your child grows. Look for a model that is convertible and can be used as a play area or a more substantial bassinet. It will last for a long time.

Portability

A bedside cosleeper that has wheels or a base that is lightweight is easier to move than one with a bulky wooden frame or a substantial base. The babybay Bedside sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all equipped with excellent portability features. Adjustable feet that retract to fit platform beds and legs fold inwards to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress; and sides made of 100% mesh to let airflow without material covering baby's mouth or nose.

The Arm's Reach ClearVue is a top option. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet or portable bed. It also swivels, allowing for quick access to baby to comfort and nurse her or check on her throughout the night.