Bedside Cosleeper

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

These guidelines are similar in many ways to crib bedding standards. You can read more about these guidelines here. The most important features to consider when selecting a bedside sleeper are: Safety, Comfort, and Convenience.

Safety

Many new parents and pregnant mothers have adopted cosleeping, also known as bed-sharing, in line with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants sleep in the same room as their parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is less risky than sleeping in the same bed with parents, as it reduces the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). The AAP does not advocate bed-sharing however, it does suggest that co-sleeping on a separate sleeping surface is a good option to decrease the risk of SIDS. The development of the wooden bedside cot crib was important for a number of families.

A best bedside cot cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that attaches to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to monitor the baby and allows the baby the ability to sleep in their own bed. The most reliable cosleepers are made with high-quality materials and adhere to strict safety standards. To ensure the safety of your child be sure to 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 cosleeper is dependent on several factors. It is dependent on how it's set up and secured to the mattress of the parent. It is important that the bedside cosleeper is connected to the mattress of the parent in a way that eliminates gaps and spaces, where an infant could become trapped. This could result in a suffocation risk. It is essential that the attachment system for the bedside sleeper be tested in order to ensure that it can withstand any forces that are applied during use, for example the parent bouncing on and off the sleeper. The attachment system or corners on the bedside cosleeper must be tested against a horizontal force.

The standard that is voluntary for bedside beds incorporates by reference to the federal consumer safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218), which includes requirements for the performance of enclosed openings with a fabric-side. The requirements that are mandatory in the standard also address neck and head entrapment hazards by requiring that, following the application and release of 50 lbs. horizontal force in the vicinity of the attachment system and the corners of the bedside co sleeper cot sleeper, a gap that is greater than 1.0 in. cannot be created. Read-only copies of the standard can be obtained from ASTM's online Reading Room.

Convenience

While many parents have avoided cosleeping for fear of suffocation, SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that makes children to be in a room by themselves Anthropologists have long observed that most primates and mammals, as well as people living in non-Western societies, frequently coslept. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed by hearing their mother's voice, and they also learn to self-soothe.

The top bedside rocking crib sleepers have a smart design that attaches to the side of a bed and pivots to allow easy access for feedings during the night or diaper changes. Find one with feet that are adjustable and retract to accommodate different mattress sizes and a huge storage compartment for all the necessities for your baby.

Pick a bedside crib that is compatible with the standard crib bedding to be used in a safe manner as your child grows. Consider a model that is convertible and can be used as a play yard, or a deeper bassinet. It can last for many years.

Portability

Based on the size of your bedroom a bedside sleeping system with wheels and/or a light base could be easier to move around your home than one with an imposing wood frame or substantial base. The babybay bedside sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all movable. They come with adjustable feet that can be retracted to accommodate platform mattresses; legs that fold inwards so that they are in close proximity to the mattress; 100% mesh sidewalls to allow ventilation without fabric covering baby's nose or mouth.

The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is another popular option that adjusts in 1" increments to fit in most adult beds and can also be used as an portable bassinet. It also pivots to give you easy access to your baby so that you can help her relax, nurse her, or monitor them during the night.