bedside crib Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet that attaches to the side of your adult bed. It's safe, so long as you comply with the CSPC safety guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants.

These guidelines are similar to the crib bedding standards. Find out 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

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 among many expecting and new parents. The Academy states that room-sharing with a baby is less risky than sleeping in the same bed with a parent because it reduces the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). The AAP does not advocate bed-sharing but it does suggest that co sleeper bedside cot-sleeping on a separate sleeping surface is a good way to reduce the risk of SIDS. This is why the introduction of the bedside cosleeper was crucial for many families.

A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that attaches to an adult bed frame. The bedside crib with changing table cosleeper allows parents to keep an eye on their baby and allows them the ability to move around in a bed while keeping their child close to them. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are made using durable, high-quality materials. To ensure your child's safety ensure that you 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 depends on several aspects such as the way it is set up and secured to the parent's bed. If the bedside cosleeper is not connected to the parent's bed in a way that prevents the gaps and spaces where the infant can get trapped, it could be the risk of suffocation. It is essential that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be tested to verify it is able to withstand the forces that might be imposed in the use of it, like parents rolling onto and off the sleeper, or 25-pound. The attachment system, or the corners on the bedside cosleeper must be exposed to a horizontal force.

The standard that is voluntary for bedside sleepers incorporates by reference the federal consumer product safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218) and includes requirements for performance for enclosed openings made of fabric. The standard's requirements for mandatory compliance address the danger of head and neck entrapment by requiring that, after application, and release 50 lbs. horizontal force in the vicinity of the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeping device, a gap that is greater than 1.0 in. 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 have resisted cosleeping because of fears of suffocation, SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that makes children to sleep alone, anthropologists have long noted that most primates and mammals, as well as people in non-Western societies, regularly coslept. This is because babies are soothed when they hear their mother's voice, and can also learn to self-soothe.

The best bedside sleepers feature clever designs that are attached to the side of a mattress and can swivel so that you can easily access it to change diapers or feeds during the middle of the night. Look for a model with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate different mattress sizes. It should also come with ample storage space for all of your baby's essentials.

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. You might also look into a convertible model that could transform into a play area or a more deep bassinet for a long time of use, and folds up easily to travel.

Portability

Based on the size of your bedroom, a bedside sleeper with wheels and/or a light base could be more convenient to move around your home than one with an imposing wood frame or large base. The babybay Bedside sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all equipped with great portability features: adjustable feet that retract to fit platform beds and the legs fold inward for maximum closeness to the mattress and a sides made of 100% mesh to 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 most adult beds and can also serve as a portable bassinet. It also swivels to allow for easy access to your baby so that you can help her relax, nurse her, or monitor them during the night.