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Bedside Cosleeper

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

These guidelines are similar to the crib bedding standards. You can read more about these guidelines here. The most important features to take into consideration when selecting the best bedside sleeper are Safety, Comfort, and Convenience.

Safety

In line with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same bed as their parents, cosleeping (a practice that is also known as bed-sharing) has become popular with many new and expecting parents. The Academy states that room-sharing with a baby is safer than sleeping in the same bed as parents, as it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing but does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleeping surface to limit the risk of SIDS. This is why the introduction of the twin bedside cot cosleeper was important to many families.

A bedside cosleeper can be described as a crib-like sleeper that attaches to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to monitor the baby and allows them the option of sleeping in their own bed. The best cosleepers have strict safety standards and are built using durable, high-quality materials. Check for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which demonstrates strict product testing and quality control to ensure your child's safe cosleeping experience.

The safety of a crib is dependent on several aspects. This includes the way it's put in place and secured onto the mattress of the parent. If the bedside cosleeper isn't connected to the bed of the parent in a way that blocks the gaps and spaces in which an infant could be trapped, it could create an hazard of suffocation. It is important that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it can 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 corners on the bedside cosleeper should be tested against a horizontal force.

The standard for bedside cot crib cribs incorporates, by reference, the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218), including specifications for the performance of closed openings. The standard's mandatory requirements also deal with the risk of head and neck traps by requiring after the application, release a 50-lb. horizontal force at the attachment system and the corners of the bedside sleeping device, an opening larger than 1.0 in. It is not permitted to create a gap greater than 1.0 in. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.

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 long noted that mammals and primates and people in non-Western societies, regularly co-slept. This may be because infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother, and it can also help them learn to self-soothe.

The best bedside cots bedside sleepers come with clever design that can be attached to the side of any bed and can be swiveled for easy access for middle-of-the-night feedings or diaper changes. Look for one with feet that can be adjusted to retract to accommodate different mattress sizes and a huge storage space for all of your baby's necessities.

Choose a bedside sleeper cot crib that is compatible with standard crib bedding, so it is safe to use as your child grows. You might also look into an adjustable model that can transform into a play area or a more deep bassinet for a long time of use, and folds easily to travel.

Portability

A bedside cosleeper with wheels or a base that is lightweight is easier to move than one with a bulky wooden frame or base. The babybay Bedside sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all come with amazing portability features. The adjustable feet that retract to fit platform beds; legs fold inward to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress; and sidewalls made of 100% mesh that allow for ventilation without any material covering baby's mouth or nose.

The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is another top choice that adjusts in 1" increments to fit in most adult beds. It can also serve as a portable bassinet. It also pivots to allow easy access to your baby to help her relax, nurse her or check on them at night.