Bedside Cosleeper

A foldable bedside crib cosleeper is a bassinet that is attached to the side of your adult bed. As long as you adhere to the CSPC guidelines for sleeping areas for infants it's secure.

These guidelines are very similar to crib bedding standards. Find out more about the guidelines here. The most important features to consider when choosing the right bedside sleeper are Safety as well as comfort and convenience.

Safety

In keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same bed with their parents, cosleeping (a practice that is also known as bed-sharing) has gained popularity with a lot of new and expecting parents. The Academy states that room-sharing with a baby is less risky than sleeping in the same bed as a parent because 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 separate sleeping surfaces is a great way to decrease the risk of SIDS. This is why the development of the bedside cosleeper became so important for many families.

A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that can be attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside rocking crib cosleeper enables parents to easily monitor their child and gives parents the freedom of a bed while keeping their child close to them. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are constructed with durable, high-quality components. Check for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which indicates rigorous product testing and quality control to ensure your child's safe cosleeping experience.

The safety of a bedside cosleeper depends on several aspects, including the manner in which it is put up and connected to the parent's bed. It is crucial that the bedside cosleeper be attached to the parent's mattress in a way that does not create gaps and spaces, in which an infant could be trapped. This can pose an entrapment risk. It is essential that the attachment system used for the bedside sleeper be tested in order to ensure that it can withstand forces that are imposed during use, such as the parent rolling on and off the sleeper. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or the corners of the bedside cosleeper.

The voluntary standard for bedside sleepers incorporates by reference to the federal consumer product safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218) that includes requirements for the performance of fabric-sided enclosed openings. The standard's mandatory requirements also address the danger of head and neck imprisonment by requiring that after application, and release 50 lbs. horizontal force at the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeper, gaps 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 for fear of suffocation SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that forces children to be in a room by themselves Anthropologists have noted that most primates and mammals as well as those who live in non-Western societies, have regularly coslept. 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 top bedside sleepers have a clever design that attaches to the side of a mattress and can swivel so that you can access it easily for diaper changes or feedings in the middle of the night. Look for a model with adjustable feet, which retract to accommodate various mattress sizes. It should also come with an ample storage area to store everything your baby needs.

Choose a bedside crib that turns into cot crib that will fit the standard crib bedding, so that it will be safe to use as your child grows. Look for a model that is convertible and can be used as a play yard, or a deeper bassinet. It will last for many years.

Portability

Based on the size of your bedroom, a bedside sleeping system with wheels and/or a lightweight base might be more convenient to move around your home than one that has frames made of wood or a massive base. The babybay bedside cot 6 months plus Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all have great portability features: adjustable feet that retract to fit platform beds and legs fold inwards for maximum closeness to the mattress and a sidewalls made of 100% mesh that allow for air circulation without fabric covering baby's mouth or nose.

The Arm's Reach ClearVue is a great choice. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet or a portable bed. It also swivels, allowing the baby to be easily accessible so you can comfort, nurse or check on her at night.