Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet that attaches to the side of your adult bed. It's safe, so long as you follow the CSPC safety guidelines for infant sleeping spaces.

These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. When selecting a bedside crib or cot sleep 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 with their parents cosleeping (a practice also referred to as bed-sharing) is becoming popular with many new and expecting parents. The Academy says that sharing a room 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). While the AAP discourages bed-sharing however, it does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleeping surface to minimize the risk of SIDS. This is the reason why the creation of the bedside cosleeper was so crucial for many families.

A bedside cosleeper is attached to a bed frame for adults. It's a crib like sleeper. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to monitor the baby and gives the baby the ability to sleep in their own bed. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and bedside cosleeper are made with sturdy, high-quality materials. To ensure your child's safety ensure that you look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This proves that the product has been tested thoroughly and quality control.

The safety of a bedside cot newborn cosleeper is contingent on a variety of factors, including the manner in which it is put up and secured to the parent's bed. It is crucial that the bedside sleeper be attached to the parent's mattress in a manner that prevents gaps and spaces, where an infant could become trapped. This could result in an entrapment risk. 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 a parent rolling onto and off the sleeper, or a 25-lb. The attachment system, or the corners on the bedside baby bed cosleeper should be tested against an upward force.

The voluntary standard for large bedside cot cribs incorporates, by reference to the federal consumer safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) which includes the requirements for performance for closed fabric openings. The standard's mandatory requirements also deal with the risk of neck and head imprisonment by requiring that after the application and release the 50-lb. horizontal force near the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeping device, gaps that is greater than 1.0 in. It is not allowed to create a gap larger than 1.0 in. 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 a "Ferberization" that forces children to sleep alone. However, anthropologists have noticed for bedside cosleeper a long time that many primates, mammals and people from non-Western cultures sleep regularly. It could be because infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother and it may also help them practice self-soothing.

The best bedside sleepers have an innovative design that is attached to the sides of any mattress and can swivel so that you can access it easily for diaper changes or feedings in the middle of the night. Find one with feet that can be adjusted to retract to accommodate various mattress sizes, and a big storage space for all of your baby's needs.

Select a bedside sleeper that can fit in with the standard crib bedding to be used in a safe manner as your child grows. Think about a model that's convertible and can be used as a play area or a bassinet that is deeper. It will last for many years.

Portability

A bedside cosleeper that has wheels or a base that is lightweight is easier to move than one with a heavy wooden frame or a substantial base. The babybay amazon bedside cot sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all have amazing portability features. The adjustable feet that retract to fit platform beds; legs fold inward for maximum closeness to the mattress; and sidewalls made of 100% mesh that let airflow without fabric covering the baby's nose or mouth.

The Arm's Reach ClearVue is another excellent option that can be adjusted in 1" increments to fit in most adult beds. It can also function as an portable bassinet. It also swivels to allow easy access to your baby to soothe her, feed her, or check on them at night.