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Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet that attaches 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 similar in many ways to crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleep device, safety, comfort, and convenience are the most important aspects to take into consideration.

Safety

Many new parents and expecting mothers have embraced cosleeping, also known as bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants sleep in the same bedroom as their parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is safer than sleeping in the same bed as parents because it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing however, it does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleeping surface to reduce the risk of SIDS. This is the reason why the creation of the bedside cosleeper was so important to many families.

A bedside cosleeper attaches to a bed frame designed for adults. It is similar to a crib sleeper. The bedside cots for newborns cosleeper helps parents keep an eye on the baby bedside co sleeper, and also gives the baby the ability to sleep in their own bed. The top cosleepers adhere to strict safety standards and are made with sturdy, high-quality materials. To ensure the safety of your child be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This proves that the product has been tested thoroughly and quality control.

The safety of a bedside cosleeper is contingent on a variety of 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 secured to the mattress of the parent in a way that does not create gaps and spaces, where an infant could become trapped. This can pose a suffocation risk. It is important that the attachment system of a bedside crib be tested to ensure that it is able to withstand the forces that could be imposed during use, such as a parent rolling onto and off the sleeper, or a 25-lb. The attachment system or corners on the bedside cosleeper should be tested against a horizontal force.

The voluntary standard for bedside cribs is based on, 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 neck and head traps by requiring after the application, release the 50-lb. The standard also stipulates that following the application and release of 50 pounds. It is not permitted to create a gap larger than 1.0 in. The standard is not available for reading. can be found at ASTM's electronic Reading Room.

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 mammals and primates and people in non-Western societies, regularly co-slept. This is because babies are soothed by hearing their mother's voice. They may also learn to soothe themselves.

The top bedside sleepers have a smart design that attaches to the side of any bed and can be swiveled for easy access for middle-of-the-night feedings or diaper changes. Find one with feet that are adjustable and retract to accommodate various mattress sizes and a huge storage space for all of your baby's needs.

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

Portability

Based on the size of your bedroom, a bedside cosleeper with wheels and/or a light base may be more convenient to move around the house than one with an imposing wood frame or massive base. The babybay bedside crib to cot sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all have great portability features: adjustable feet that retract to accommodate platform beds and legs fold inwards for maximum closeness to the mattress and 100% mesh sidewalls that allow for air circulation without fabric covering the 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 pivots to allow for quick access to the baby bedside cot so that you can soothe her, feed her or check on the baby during the night.