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 sleeping areas for infants it's secure.

These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. You can read more about these guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleep device, safety, comfort, and convenience are the main factors to consider.


Safety

In line with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants are in the same room with their parents, cosleeping (a method that is sometimes referred to as bed-sharing) has gained popularity with many new and expecting parents. The Academy says that sharing a room with a baby is safer than sleeping in the same bed with parents, as it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP does not recommend bed sharing but does recommend that cosleeping be done on a separate sleep surface to minimize the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was essential for many families.

A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that can be attached to an adult bed frame. baby bedside crib lets parents monitor the baby and gives them the freedom to sleep in their own bed. The top cosleepers are constructed with high-quality materials and meet strict safety standards. Check for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which indicates strict product testing and quality control, to ensure your child's safe cosleeping experience.

The safety of a bedside sleeper depends on several factors such as the manner in which it is put up and connected to the parent's bed. It is essential 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 be trapped. This can pose the risk of suffocation. It is vital that the attachment system used for the bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it is able to withstand any forces that may be applied during use, such as the parent bouncing on and off the sleeper. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or the corners of the bedside cosleeper.

The standard for bedside cribs incorporates, as a reference to the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) and performance requirements for fabric-sided closed openings. The standard's mandatory requirements also address the danger of head and neck entrapment by requiring that, after application, and release the 50-lb. The standard also stipulates that following the application and release of a 50-lb. It is not permitted to create a gap larger than 1.0 in. Read-only copies of the standard can be accessed at ASTM's electronic Reading Room.

Convenience

Many parents are reluctant to cosleep because they are afraid of suffocation or SIDS or because it is an "Ferberization" that forces children to sleep alone. However, anthropologists have observed for a long time that many mammals, primates and people from other cultures sleep frequently. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed by hearing the voice of their mother, and they also learn to self-soothe.

The best bedside sleepers feature an innovative design that is attached 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. Choose a model that has adjustable feet, which retract to accommodate various mattress sizes. It should also come with ample storage space for all the baby's necessities.

Choose a bedside sleeper which can fit in with the standard crib bedding so that it can be used safely as your child grows. You may also want to think about a convertible model that could transform into a play yard or deeper bassinet for years of use, and folds easily for transport.

Portability

Based on the size of your bedroom a bedside sleeper with wheels and/or a light base might be more convenient to move around your home than one with a heavy wood frame or large base. The babybay Bedside Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all equipped with excellent portability features. Adjustable feet retract to accommodate platforms and the legs fold inward to give the most comfortable closeness to the mattress; and sides made of 100% mesh to let airflow without fabric covering the baby's mouth or nose.

The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is another excellent option that can be adjusted in 1" increments to fit in most adult beds and can also be used 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.