Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet that connects 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 learn more about these guidelines here. When selecting a bedside crib and cot sleeping device, safety, comfort, and convenience are the main factors to consider.

Safety

In line with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same room as their parents cosleeping (a practice that is also known as bed-sharing) has gained popularity among many expecting and new parents. The Academy states that room-sharing with a baby is more secure than sleeping in the same bed with parents because it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing, it does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleeping surface to reduce the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside cot bed crib was essential for a lot of families.

A bedside co sleeper cot cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that is attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper lets parents to easily keep an eye on their child and gives them the freedom of an adult bed while keeping their child close to them. The best cosleepers have strict safety standards and are constructed with sturdy, high-quality materials. Be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which demonstrates rigorous testing of the product and quality control to ensure your child's secure cosleeping experience.

The safety of a crib is contingent on a variety of factors. It is dependent on the way it's put in place and secured onto the parent's mattress. It is crucial that the bedside cosleeper be attached to the parent's mattress in a way that eliminates gaps and spaces, where the infant may be trapped. This can pose the risk of suffocation. It is essential that the attachment system of a bedside crib be tested to ensure that it can withstand the force that may be applied in the use of it, like the parent rolling on and off the sleeper, or 25-pound. The attachment system or the corners on the bedside cosleeper should be tested against an upward force.

The voluntary standard for bedside cribs incorporates, as a reference to the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218), including specifications for the performance of closed openings. The mandatory requirements of the standard also address neck and head dangers through requiring that after the application and release of 50-lb. The standard also requires that following the application and release of 50 pounds. must not be created. Only read-only copies of the standard can be found at ASTM's electronic Reading Room.

Convenience

Many parents are reluctant to cosleep because they fear being suffocated or SIDS, or because it's a "Ferberization" that forces children to sleep on their own. Anthropologists have observed for a long time that many primates, mammals and people from non-Western cultures sleep often. This may be because infants are comforted by the familiar voice of their mother and it may also help them practice self-soothing.

The best bedside sleepers feature clever designs that are attached on the side of any mattress and can swivel so that you can access it easily for feedings or diaper changes during the middle of the night. Look for a model with adjustable feet, which retract to accommodate various mattress sizes. It should also include a large storage area for everything your baby needs.

Choose a bedside sleeper which is compatible with the standard crib bedding so that it can 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 bassinet that is deeper. It will last for many years.

Portability

A bedside cosleeper with wheels or a lightweight base is much easier to move than one that has a heavy wooden frame or base. The babybay bedside crib and travel cot sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all movable. They come with feet that can be adjusted that retract to fit platforms and legs that fold up to allow maximum proximity to the mattress; 100 mesh sidewalls that allow ventilation without covering the baby bedside sleeper's mouth or nose.

The Arm's Reach ClearVue is a great option. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet, or a portable bed. It also pivots to allow for easy access to your baby so that you can comfort her, nurse her or check on them at night.