Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper (Lanrenclub`s blog) can be described as a bassinet that connects to the side of your adult bed. It's safe as long as you adhere to the CSPC safety guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants.

These guidelines are similar in many ways to crib bedding standards. Learn more about the guidelines here. When choosing a bedside sleeping device safety, comfort, Bedside Cosleeper and convenience are the most important aspects to take into consideration.

Safety

Many new parents and expectant mothers have adopted cosleeping, also known as bed-sharing, in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should be in the same room as their parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is less risky than sleeping in the same bed with parents, as it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). The AAP does not advocate bed-sharing but it does recommend that co-sleeping on a separate sleeping surface is a good option to lower the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was essential for a number of families.

A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that is attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper lets parents keep an eye on the baby and allows them the freedom to sleep in their own bed. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are constructed with durable, high-quality components. Look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which confirms rigorous product testing and quality controls, to ensure your child's safe cosleeping experience.

The safety of a bedside sleeper depends on several aspects, including the manner in which it is put up and attached to the parent's bed. It is crucial that the bedside sleeper be attached to the parent's mattress in a way that does not create gaps and spaces, in which an infant could become trapped. This can pose an entrapment risk. It is essential that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper cot cosleeper be tested to verify it can withstand the force that might be imposed in the course of use, for example, a parent 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 voluntary standard for bedside cribs is based on to the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) which includes specifications for the performance of closed openings. The requirements that are mandatory in the standard also address head and neck entrapment hazards by insisting that following the application and release of 50 lbs. horizontal force in the vicinity of the attachment systems and corners of the bedside sleeper, gaps larger than 1.0 in. cannot be created. Only read-only copies of the standard can be obtained from ASTM's online Reading Room.

Convenience

Many parents do not allow cosleeping because they fear being suffocated or SIDS or because it is a "Ferberization" which requires children to be in a room by themselves. However, anthropologists have observed for a long time that many primates, mammals and people from other cultures sleep regularly. This is because babies are soothed when they hear their mother's voice. They they also learn to self-soothe.

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

Select a bedside sleeper that can fit in with the standard crib bedding so that it can be used safely as your child grows. You might also consider a convertible model that can transform into a play yard or a deeper bassinet for years of use, and folds easily for transport.

Portability

Depending on the size of your bedroom, a bedside sleeper with wheels and/or a lightweight base may be more convenient to move around your home than one that has a heavy wood frame or large bedside crib base. The babybay bedside sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They come with adjustable feet that retract to fit platforms; legs that fold up to allow maximum proximity to the mattress; and 100 mesh sidewalls that allow ventilation without covering the baby's nose or mouth.

The Arm's Reach ClearVue is an excellent option. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet or portable bed. It also swivels to give you easy access to your baby so that you can soothe her, feed her, or monitor them at night.