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 safe.

These guidelines are very similar to crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleep device, safety, comfort, and ease of use are the primary factors to consider.

Safety

Many new parents and pregnant mothers have adopted cosleeping or bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should be in the same room as their parents. The Academy states that room-sharing is more secure than sleeping with an infant in the same bed since it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants (also known as SIDS). While the AAP does not recommend bed sharing however, it does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleeping 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 attaches to a bed frame designed for adults. It's similar to a crib sleeper. The bedside cosleeper enables parents to easily monitor their little one, and it gives them the freedom of sleeping in a bed while keeping their baby close by. The top cosleepers adhere to strict safety standards and are built with durable, high-quality components. Look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which confirms rigorous testing of the product and quality control, to ensure your child's safe cosleeping experience.

The safety of a crib is dependent on several factors. This includes how it's set up and secured to the mattress of the parent. It is crucial that the bedside cosleeper is connected to the mattress of the parent in a way that eliminates gaps and spaces, where an infant could become trapped. This can pose an entrapment risk. It is important that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it can withstand the force that might be imposed in the use of it, like parents rolling onto and off the sleeper, or a 25-lb. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or the corners of the bedside cosleeper.

The standard for bedside sleeping cribs incorporates, as a reference, the federal consumer safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) and specifications for the performance of closed openings. The standard's mandatory requirements address the danger of head and neck entrapment by requiring that, after the application, release a 50-lb. The standard also requires that after the application and release of 50 pounds. It is not allowed to create a gap that is greater than 1.0 in. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.

Convenience

Many parents are reluctant to cosleep because they are afraid of suffocation or SIDS or because it is an act of "Ferberization" that forces children to sleep alone. However, anthropologists have noticed for a long time that a lot of mammals, primates, and people from non-Western cultures cosleep frequently. This could be due to the fact that infants are comforted by the familiar voice of their mother, and it can also help them practice self-soothing.

bedside cot co sleeper feature clever designs that are attached to the sides of any mattress and pivots so that you can easily access it for feedings or diaper changes during the middle of the night. Choose one with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate different mattress heights and a large storage compartment to store all of the necessities for your baby.

Choose a bedside crib that is compatible with standard crib bedding, so it will be safe to use as your child grows. You might also look into an adjustable model that can transform into a play area or a more deep bassinet for years of use, and folds easily to travel.


Portability

Depending on the size of your bedroom a bedside cosleeper with wheels and/or a light base could be more convenient to move around the house than one with a heavy wood frame or large base. The babybay bedside sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia, and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They have adjustable feet that can be retracted to accommodate platforms and legs that fold inward to provide maximum access to the mattress; and 100% mesh sidewalls to 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 an portable bassinet. It also pivots to allow for quick access to the baby to comfort her, nurse her, or monitor the baby during the night.