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Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper (that guy) is a bassinet that connects to the side of your adult bed. If you stick to the CSPC guidelines for sleeping areas for infants, it's safe.

These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. You can learn more about these guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleeping 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, in line with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should sleep in the same room as their parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is safer than sleeping in the same bed as parents, as it reduces the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing but does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleep surface to limit the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was crucial for a lot of families.

A bedside cosleeper is attached to a bed frame designed for adults. It is an equivalent of a crib-style sleeper. The bedside travel crib cosleeper enables parents to monitor their little one and allows parents the freedom of an adult bed while keeping their child close to them. The most reliable cosleepers are made with top-quality materials and adhere to strict safety standards. Be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which demonstrates rigorous testing of the product and quality control, to ensure your child's safety cosleeping experience.

The safety of a cosleeper is contingent on a variety of factors. It is dependent on how it's installed and secured onto the parent's mattress. It is crucial that the bedside cosleeper is attached to the parent's mattress in a way that does not create gaps and spaces, in which the infant may be trapped. This can pose the risk of suffocation. It is essential that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be examined to determine if it can withstand the forces that may be applied in the course of use, for example, the parent rolling on and off of the sleeper or 25-pound. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or corners of the bedside cosleeper.

The standard for bedside sleeping cribs is based on to the federal consumer safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) and performance requirements for fabric-sided closed openings. The mandatory requirements of the standard also address head and neck dangers of entrapment by requiring that, following the application and release of 50-lb. horizontal force in the vicinity of the attachment system and the corners of the bedside sleeper gaps that is greater than 1.0 in. must not be created. Only read-only copies of the standard can be obtained from ASTM's electronic Reading Room.

Convenience

Many parents have resisted cosleeping for fear of suffocation, SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that requires children to be in a room by themselves, anthropologists have long noted that mammals and primates, as well as people in non-Western societies, regularly cosleep. This may be because infants are calmed by the familiar voice of their mother and it may also help them learn to self-soothe.

The best bedside cot bedside sleepers feature clever design that can be attached to the side of a bed and swivels for easy access for middle-of-the-night feedings or diaper changes. Choose one with feet that can be adjusted to retract to accommodate various mattress heights and a large storage compartment to store all of your baby's necessities.

Choose a bedside sleeper that fits the standard crib bedding, so that it's safe to use as your child grows. You may also want to look into an adjustable model that can transform into a play yard or deeper bassinet for a long time of use. It folds easily for transport.

Portability

Depending on the size of your bedroom a bedside sleeping system with wheels and/or a lightweight base may be easier to move around your home than one that has an imposing wood frame or substantial base. The babybay bedside sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia, as well as Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They come with adjustable feet that can be retracted to accommodate platforms; legs that fold inwards to allow maximum proximity to the mattress; 100 mesh sidewalls for ventilation without fabric covering baby's mouth or nose.

The Arm's Reach ClearVue is a top choice. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet, or a portable bed. It also pivots to give you easy access to your baby to comfort her, nurse her, or monitor them during the night.