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Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet which is attached 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 similar in many ways to crib bedding standards. You can read more about these guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleep device security, comfort and convenience are the main factors to consider.

Safety

Many new parents and expectant mothers have chosen to cosleep which is also known as bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants sleep in the same bedroom as their parents. The Academy states that room-sharing with a baby is safer than sleeping in the same bed as a parent because it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing but does recommend that sleeping with a partner be done on a separate sleep surface to reduce the risk of SIDS. This is why the introduction of the bedside cosleeper was so important to many families.

A bedside cosleeper is a crib-like sleeper that attaches to an adult bed frame. The bedside cot bed cosleeper lets parents monitor the baby, and also gives the baby the ability to sleep in their own bed. The best cosleepers are built with high-quality materials and meet strict safety standards. Be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which confirms strict product testing and quality control to ensure your child's safety cosleeping experience.

The security of a cosleeper for the bed depends on several aspects, including the manner in which it is put up and attached to the parent's bed. It is essential that the bedside baby sleeper cosleeper is secured to the mattress of the parent in a manner that prevents gaps and spaces where the infant may be trapped. This can pose a suffocation risk. It is essential that the attachment system of a bedside cosleeper be examined to determine if it can withstand the forces that could be imposed during use, such as the parent rolling on and off the sleeper, or a 25-lb. The attachment system or corners on the bedside cosleeper should be tested against an upward force.

The voluntary standard for bedside sleepers includes by reference the federal consumer safety standard for products such as bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218), which includes performance requirements for fabric-sided enclosed openings. The mandatory requirements of the standard also address head and neck entrapment hazards by requiring that, following the application and release of a 50-lb. horizontal force near the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside co sleeper sleeping device, a gap that is greater than 1.0 in. is not allowed to be created. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.

Convenience

Many parents have resisted cosleeping because of fears of suffocation SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that requires children to be in a room by themselves Anthropologists have long observed that the majority of mammals and primates, as well as people who live in non-Western societies, have regularly cosleep. It could be because infants are calmed by the familiar voice of their mother and it may also help to practice self-soothing.

The top bedside sleepers have a clever design that attaches to the sides of any mattress and can swivel so that you can access it easily to change diapers or feeds in the middle of the night. Find a model with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate different sizes of mattresses. It should also come with an ample storage area to store all of your baby's essentials.

Choose a bedside sleeper that is compatible with the standard crib bedding, so that it will be safe to use as your child grows. Consider a model that is convertible and can be used as a play yard or a more substantial bassinet. It can last for many years.

Portability

Based on the dimensions of your bedroom, a bedside sleeping system with wheels and/or a lightweight base might be easier to move around your home than one with an imposing wood frame or large base. The babybay bedside sleeper HALO bassiNest essencetia, and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They come with adjustable feet that can be retracted to accommodate platforms and legs that fold inwards to provide maximum access to the mattress; 100 mesh sidewalls that allow airflow without covering baby's nose or mouth.

The Arm's Reach ClearVue is another popular option that adjusts in 1" increments to fit most adult beds. It can also function as a portable bassinet. It also swivels to allow for quick access to baby so you can comfort, nurse or check on her throughout the night.