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Bedside 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 spaces for infants it's secure.

These guidelines are similar to the crib bedding standards. You can learn more about these guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleeping device, safety, comfort, and convenience are the main aspects to take into consideration.

Safety

In accordance 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 states that room-sharing with a baby bedside crib is less risky than sleeping in the same bed as a parent because it reduces the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP does not recommend bed sharing however, it does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleeping surface to minimize the risk of SIDS. This is why the introduction of the bedside cosleeper was 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 lets parents to easily keep an eye on their child and allows them the freedom of an adult bed while keeping their baby close by. The top cosleepers are constructed with top-quality materials and adhere to strict safety standards. Be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which indicates rigorous product testing and quality control, to ensure your child's safe cosleeping experience.

The safety of a bedside cosleeper depends on several aspects, including the way it is set up and secured to the parent's bed. It is essential that the bedside cosleeper is connected to the mattress of the parent in a way that eliminates gaps and spaces where the infant may be trapped. This could result in the risk of suffocation. It is important that the attachment system of a bedside crib be tested to verify it can withstand the force that could be imposed during the course of use, for example, the parent rolling on and off of the sleeper or 25-pound. The attachment system or corners of the bedside sleeper should be tested against a horizontal force.

The standard for bedside cot bed beds incorporates by reference to the federal consumer product safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218) and includes requirements for performance for enclosed openings made of fabric. The mandatory requirements in the standard also address head and neck dangers through insisting that following the application and release of a 50-lb. horizontal force at the attachment system and the corners of the bedside cot newborn sleeper gaps that is greater than 1.0 in. 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

While many parents have avoided cosleeping due to fear of suffocation SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that makes children to sleep alone, anthropologists have long noted that most primates and mammals, as well as people who live in non-Western societies, have regularly coslept. It could be because infants are calmed by the familiar voice of their mother and it may also help them learn to self-soothe.

The best bedside sleepers come with clever design that can be attached to the side of any bed and pivots to allow ease of access to feedings in the middle of the night or diaper changes. Find a model with adjustable feet, which retract to accommodate different mattress sizes. It should also come with ample storage space for all the baby's necessities.

Choose a bedside crib that will fit the standard crib bedding, so that it's safe to use as your child grows. You might also look into a convertible model that can transform into a play yard or deeper bassinet for a long time of use, and folds easily for transport.

Portability

Depending on the size of your bedroom, a bedside cosleeper with wheels and/or a light base might be more convenient to move around the house than one that has a heavy wood frame or massive base. The babybay bedside sleeper HALO bassiNest essencetia, as well as Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They come with feet that can be adjusted that can be retracted to accommodate platform mattresses and legs that fold up to allow maximum proximity to the mattress; 100 mesh sidewalls that allow airflow without covering baby's mouth or nose.

The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is a excellent option that can be adjusted in 1" increments to fit in most adult beds. It can also function as a portable bassinet. It also rotates, allowing for quick access to baby so that you can soothe, nurse or check on her at night.