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Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside crib that turns into cot cosleeper is a bassinet that is attached to the side of your adult bed. If you stick to the CSPC guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants It's safe.

These guidelines are similar to the crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. When choosing a bedside sleeping device, safety, comfort, and convenience are the most important factors to consider.

Safety

Many new parents and expecting mothers have adopted cosleeping, also known as bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should sleep in the same room as their parents. The Academy says that sharing a room with a baby is safer than sleeping in the same bed with parents, as it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). The AAP does not advocate bed-sharing however, it does suggest that sleeping on an individual sleeping surface is a good way to decrease the risk of SIDS. This is why the introduction of the bedside crib with changing table cosleeper became so important for many families.

A bedside sleeper is attached to a bed frame designed for adults. It is similar to a crib sleeper. The twin bedside cot cosleeper enables parents to easily keep an eye on their little one, and it gives parents the freedom of sleeping in a bed while keeping their baby close by. The top cosleepers are constructed using high-quality materials and adhere to stringent safety standards. Check for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which confirms rigorous testing of the product and quality control, to ensure your child's safety cosleeping experience.

The safety of a bedside cosleeper is contingent on a variety of factors that include how it is installed and secured to the parent's bed. If the bedside sleeper is not connected to the parent's bed in a way that blocks the gaps and openings where the infant can get trapped, it could pose the risk of suffocation. It is crucial that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be examined to determine if it is able to withstand the forces that may be applied in use, such as parents rolling onto and off the sleeper, or 25-pound. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or to the corners of the bedside cosleeper.

The voluntary standard for bedside beds incorporates by reference the federal consumer product safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218), which includes performance requirements for enclosed openings with a fabric-side. The requirements that are mandatory in the standard also address head and neck dangers through requiring that after the application and release of a 50-lb. horizontal force in the vicinity of the attachment system and the corners of the bedside sleeper an opening that is greater than 1.0 in. must not be created. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.

Convenience

Many parents are reluctant to cosleep because they are afraid of being suffocated or SIDS, or because it is an "Ferberization", which forces children to sleep alone. However, anthropologists have noted for years that many mammals, primates and people from non-Western cultures cosleep often. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed when they hear the voice of their mother, and may also learn to soothe themselves.

The top bedside sleepers have clever design that can be attached to the sides of any bed and swivels for ease of access to feedings in the middle of the night or diaper changes. Look for one with feet that can be adjusted to retract to accommodate different mattress sizes and a huge storage compartment for all the necessities for your baby.

Choose a bedside sleeper that will fit standard crib bedding, so it's safe to use as your child grows. Look for a model that is convertible and can be used as a play area or a bassinet that is deeper. It will last for many years.

Portability

Based on the dimensions of your bedroom, a bedside cosleeper with wheels and/or a light base may be easier to move around the house than one with a heavy wood frame or massive base. The babybay Bedside sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all equipped with great portability features: adjustable feet that retract to accommodate platform beds and the legs fold inward to give the most comfortable closeness to the mattress; and 100% mesh sidewalls that let airflow without fabric covering baby's mouth or nose.

The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is another excellent option that can be adjusted in 1" increments to fit most adult beds. It can also function as a portable bassinet. It also swivels to allow the baby to be easily accessible so that you can soothe and nurse her or check on her during the night.