Bedside Cosleeper

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

These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Learn more about the guidelines here. The most important factors to consider when choosing the right bedside sleeper are Safety Comfort, Convenience, and Safety.

Safety

Many new parents and pregnant mothers have chosen to cosleep or bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should sleep in the same room as their parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is safer than sleeping in the same bed with a parent because it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing however, it does recommend that cosleeping be done on a separate sleep surface to limit the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was crucial for many families.

A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that is attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside crib co sleeper cosleeper lets parents monitor the baby bedside crib and gives them the freedom to sleep in their own bed. The top cosleepers adhere to strict safety standards and are made using durable, high-quality materials. To ensure your child's safety ensure that you look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This confirms rigorous testing and quality control.

The security of a cosleeper for the bed depends on several factors, including the way it is set up and attached to the parent's bed. If the bedside cosleeper isn't attached to the parent's bed in a way that blocks the gaps and spaces where an infant could be trapped, it could be a suffocation hazard. It is crucial that the attachment system of the bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it can withstand any forces that are imposed during use, for example the parent rolling on and off the sleeper. The attachment system or the corners of the bedside sleeper should be subjected to a horizontal force.

The standard that is voluntary for bedside sleepers includes by reference to the federal consumer safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218), which includes requirements for the performance of fabric-sided enclosed openings. The standard's requirements for mandatory compliance deal with the risk of head and neck traps by requiring after the application and release 50 lbs. horizontal force near the attachment systems and corners of the bedside sleeper, an opening larger 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

Many parents are reluctant to cosleep because they are afraid of the risk of suffocation, or SIDS, or because it is an "Ferberization", which forces children to be in a room by themselves. Anthropologists have noticed for a long time that a lot of mammals, primates, and people from other cultures sleep regularly. It could be because infants are comforted by the familiar voice of their mother and it may also help to practice self-soothing.

The best bedside sleepers feature an innovative design that is attached on the side of any mattress and pivots so that you can easily reach it to change diapers or feeds during the middle of the night. Find one with feet that can be adjusted to retract to accommodate various mattress sizes and a huge storage compartment to store all of your baby bedside cot's necessities.

Select a bedside sleeper that is compatible with the standard crib bedding so that it can be used safely as your child grows. You may also want to think about a convertible model that could transform into a play area or a more deep bassinet for a long time of use, and folds up easily to travel.

Portability

A twin bedside cot cosleeper that has wheels or a base that is lightweight is more portable than one with a bulky wooden frame or a substantial base. The babybay bedside sleeper HALO bassiNest essencetia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They come with feet that can be adjusted that can be retracted to accommodate platforms and legs that fold inwards so that they are in close proximity to the mattress; 100% mesh sidewalls to allow airflow without covering baby's nose or mouth.

The Arm's Reach ClearVue is a great option. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet or portable bed. It also swivels to allow for quick access to the baby to comfort her, nurse her, or check on them during the night.