Bedside Cosleeper

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

These guidelines are similar to the crib bedding standards. Find out more about the guidelines here. The most important aspects to consider when selecting the right bedside sleeper are Safety Comfort, Convenience, and Safety.

Safety

In keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same room as their parents, cosleeping (a practice also referred to as bed-sharing) has become popular with a lot of new and expecting parents. The Academy says that sharing a room with a baby is more secure than sleeping in the same bed as parents, as it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP does not recommend bed sharing however, it does recommend that cosleeping be done on a separate sleeping surface to limit the risk of SIDS. This is why the introduction of the bedside cosleeper was important to many families.

A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that can be attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper enables parents to easily keep an eye on their child, and it gives them the ability to move around in an adult bed while keeping their baby close by. The best bedside cot for newborn cosleepers have strict safety standards and are built with durable, high-quality components. To ensure the safety of your child ensure that you look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This confirms rigorous testing and quality control.

The safety of a cosleeper is dependent on several aspects. This includes how it's installed and secured onto the parent's mattress. It is crucial that the bedside cosleeper is attached to the parent's mattress in a way that does not create gaps and spaces where an infant could become trapped. This could result in a suffocation risk. It is vital that the attachment system used for the bedside sleeper is tested to ensure that it can withstand forces that may be applied during use, for example 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 voluntary standard for bedside cot sale cribs is based on, the federal consumer safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) and specifications for the performance of closed openings. The standard's mandatory requirements deal with the risk of head and neck traps by requiring after the application, release 50 lbs. The standard also stipulates that following the release and application of 50 pounds. 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 have resisted cosleeping due to fear of suffocation SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that makes children to sleep on their own Anthropologists have long observed that mammals and primates, as well as people in non-Western societies, regularly co-slept. This may be because infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother, and it also helps them learn to self-soothe.

The top bedside sleepers have clever designs that are attached to the side of a mattress and pivots so that you can access it easily for feedings or diaper changes in the middle of the night. Find a model with feet that can be adjusted to accommodate different mattress sizes. It should also come with a large bedside cot storage area for everything your baby needs.

Choose a bedside sleeper which can fit in with standard crib bedding to be used in a safe manner as your child grows. You may also want to think about a convertible model that could transform into a play area or a deeper bassinet for a long time of use, and folds up easily to travel.

Portability

Based on the dimensions of your bedroom, a bedside cosleeper with wheels and/or a light base might be easier to move around the house than one with an imposing wood frame or substantial base. The babybay bedside sleeper, HALO bassiNest essencetia, and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all movable. They have adjustable feet that can be retracted to accommodate platforms; legs that fold inwards to allow maximum proximity to the mattress; and 100% mesh sidewalls to allow airflow without covering baby's nose or mouth.

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