Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is attached to your adult bed. It's safe, as long as you adhere to the CSPC safety guidelines for infant sleeping spaces.

These guidelines are similar to the crib bedding standards. You can learn more about these guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleep device, safety, comfort, and convenience are the main aspects to take into consideration.

Safety

In accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same bed as their parents, cosleeping (a method that is sometimes referred to as bed-sharing) has become popular among many expecting and new parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is more secure than sleeping in the same bed with parents because it lowers the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP discourages bed-sharing but does recommend that sleeping with a partner be done on a separate sleep surface to minimize the risk of SIDS. This is why the introduction of the bedside cosleeper was crucial for many families.

A bedside cosleeper can be described as a crib-like sleeper that is attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper lets parents monitor the baby and gives them the freedom to sleep in their own bed. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are built with sturdy, high-quality materials. Check for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which confirms rigorous testing of the product and quality controls, to ensure your child's secure cosleeping experience.

The safety of a bedside sleeper depends on several factors that include how it is installed and connected 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 the infant can get trapped, it could be an hazard of suffocation. It is crucial that the attachment system of the bedside sleeper be examined to make sure that it can withstand any forces that may be applied during use, for example the parent moving on and off the sleeper. The attachment system, or the corners of the bedside sleeper should be subjected to a horizontal force.


The voluntary standard for bedside sleepers includes by reference to the federal consumer safety standard for products such as bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218), which includes requirements for performance for fabric-sided enclosed openings. The mandatory requirements of the standard also address head and neck dangers of entrapment by requiring that after the application and release of 50 lbs. horizontal force in the vicinity of the attachment systems and corners of the bedside sleeping device, 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

While many parents have avoided cosleeping due to fear of suffocation SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that makes children to be in a room by themselves Anthropologists have noted that mammals and primates as well as those who live in non-Western societies, have regularly cosleep. baby bedside co sleeper is because babies are soothed when they hear their mother's voice. They can also learn to self-soothe.

The top bedside sleepers have a clever design that attaches on the side of any mattress and swivels so you can easily reach it for diaper changes or feedings in the middle of the night. Look for a model with adjustable feet, which retract to accommodate different sizes of mattresses. It should also come with ample storage space for everything your baby needs.

Choose a bedside sleeper that is compatible with the standard crib bedding, so that it is 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 can last for many years.

Portability

A bedside sleeper with wheels or a lightweight base is more portable than one with a bulky wooden frame or a substantial base. The babybay Bedside sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all come with amazing portability features. The adjustable feet retract to accommodate platform beds and legs fold inwards to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress and a sidewalls made of 100% mesh that allow for air circulation without fabric covering baby's nose or mouth.

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