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Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper can be described as a bassinet that attaches 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 the crib bedding standards. Find out more about the guidelines here. The most important factors to take into consideration when selecting a travel bedside crib sleeper are: Safety as well as comfort and convenience.

Safety

Many new parents and expecting mothers have adopted cosleeping or bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should sleep in the same bedroom as their parents. The Academy says that sharing a room with a baby is safer than sleeping in the same bed as parents, as it reduces the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). The AAP does not recommend bed-sharing however, it does suggest that sleeping on a separate sleeping surface is a great way to lower the risk of SIDS. This is why the development of the bedside cosleeper became so important for many families.

A bedside cosleeper attaches to a bed frame for adults. It is an equivalent of a crib-style sleeper. The bedside cosleeper lets parents to keep an eye on their little one and gives parents the freedom of a bed while keeping their child close by. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are made using durable, high-quality materials. To ensure your child's safety, look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This confirms rigorous testing and quality control.

The safety of a cosleeper is contingent on a variety of factors. It is dependent on how it's installed and secured to the parent's mattress. If the bedside cosleeper isn't connected to the bed of the parent in a way that prevents the gaps and openings where an infant can become trapped, it could pose a suffocation hazard. It is essential that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it can withstand the force that could be imposed during the use of it, like parents rolling onto and off the sleeper, or a 25-lb. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or to the corners of the bedside cosleeper (browse around this website).

The voluntary standard for newborn bedside cot cribs incorporates, as a reference to the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) which includes specifications for the performance of closed openings. The standard's requirements for mandatory compliance tackle the issue of head and neck imprisonment by requiring that after the application, release a 50-lb. horizontal force at the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeper, an opening that is greater than 1.0 in. is not allowed to be created. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.

Convenience

While many parents have avoided cosleeping due to fear of suffocation SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that requires children to sleep alone Anthropologists have noted that the majority of mammals and primates as well as those in non-Western societies, regularly co-slept. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed when they hear their mother's voice, and can also learn to self-soothe.

The best bedside cots bedside sleepers have a clever design that attaches on the side of any mattress and pivots so that you can easily access it for diaper changes or feedings in the middle of the night. Choose a model that has feet that can be adjusted to accommodate different sizes of mattresses. It should also have a large bedside cot storage area for everything your baby needs.

Pick a bedside crib that is compatible with standard crib bedding to be used in a safe manner as your child grows. Look for a model that is convertible and can be used as a play area or a bassinet that is deeper. It will last for many years.

Portability

A bedside cosleeper with wheels or a lightweight base is easier to move than one with a heavy wooden frame or base. The babybay Bedside sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all have great portability features: adjustable feet that retract to fit platforms and legs fold inwards to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress and a sidewalls made of 100% mesh that let airflow without fabric covering the baby's mouth or nose.

The Arm's Reach ClearVue is a great option. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet, or a portable bed. It also rotates, allowing the baby to be easily accessible so that you can soothe, nurse or check on her throughout the night.