Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet which attaches to the side of your adult bed. As long as you adhere to the CSPC guidelines for infant sleeping spaces it's secure.

These guidelines are very similar to crib bedding standards. Learn more about the guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleeping device security, comfort and convenience are the most important aspects to take into consideration.

Safety

Many new parents and expecting mothers have adopted cosleeping which is also known as bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should be in the same room as their parents. The Academy states that room-sharing is more secure than sleeping with babies in the same bed because it decreases the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (also known as SIDS). While the AAP does not recommend bed sharing but does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleeping surface to minimize the risk of SIDS. This is why the development of the bedside cosleeper was so crucial for many families.

A bedside cosleeper attaches to a bed frame that is suitable for adults. It's a crib like sleeper. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to keep an eye on their child and allows parents the freedom of a bed while keeping their baby close to them. The best cosleepers are built using high-quality materials and meet strict safety standards. To ensure your child's safety, look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This proves that the product has been tested thoroughly and quality control.

The security of a cosleeper for the bed depends on several aspects such as how it is installed and attached to the parent's bed. It is essential that the amazon bedside cot sleeper be connected to the mattress of the parent in a way that eliminates gaps and spaces, where an infant could be trapped. This could result in a suffocation risk. It is crucial that the attachment system for the bedside cots sleeper be tested in order to ensure that it can withstand any forces that are applied during use, such as the parent moving on and off the sleeper. The attachment system or the corners on the bedside cosleeper should be exposed to a horizontal force.

The standard for bedside sleeping cribs incorporates, by reference 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 mandatory requirements address the danger of neck and head traps by requiring after the application, release a 50-lb. horizontal force in the vicinity of the attachment systems and corners of the bedside sleeper 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 avoid cosleeping because they are afraid of suffocation or SIDS or because it's an act of "Ferberization" that forces children to be in a room by themselves. However, anthropologists have noted for years that many mammals, primates and people from non-Western cultures sleep regularly. This could be due to the fact that infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother and it can also help them learn to self-soothe.

The best rocking bedside crib sleepers feature clever designs that are attached on the side of any mattress and swivels so you can access it easily for diaper changes or feedings in the middle of the night. Choose one with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate various mattress heights and a large storage compartment to store all of your baby's necessities.

Choose a bedside sleeper which is compatible with standard crib bedding to be used safely as your child grows. You may also want to consider a convertible model that could transform into a play yard or deeper bassinet for a long time of use, and folds up easily to travel.

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 base. The Babybay Bedside Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all have excellent portability features. Adjustable feet that retract to fit platforms and the legs fold inward to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress and sides made of 100% mesh to let airflow without fabric 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 swivels to allow for quick access to baby so you can comfort your baby, nurse or monitor her throughout the night.