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

These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. You can learn more about these guidelines here. The most important factors to consider when choosing the right bedside sleeper are Safety Comfort, Convenience, and Safety.

Safety

Many new parents and expectant mothers have chosen to cosleep, also known as bed-sharing, in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants sleep in the same room as their parents. The Academy notes that room-sharing is safer than sleeping with an infant in the same bed since it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants, or SIDS. The AAP does not recommend bed-sharing however it does suggest that sleeping on a separate sleeping surface is a great way to decrease the risk of SIDS. This is why the development of the bedside crib with changing table cosleeper was so important for many families.

A bedside cosleeper is a crib-like sleeper that is attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cot co sleeper cosleeper helps parents monitor the baby and gives them the freedom to sleep in their own bed. The best cosleepers have strict safety standards and are made with sturdy, 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 sleeper depends on several aspects that include the manner in which it is put up and attached to the parent's bed. It is important that the bedside cosleeper is secured to the mattress of the parent in a manner that prevents gaps and spaces, where an infant could be trapped. This could result in the risk of suffocation. It is crucial that the attachment system of a bedside crib be tested to ensure that it can withstand the forces that could be imposed during use, such as parents rolling onto and off of the sleeper or a 25-lb. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or corners of the bedside cosleeper.

The standard for bedside sleepers includes by reference the federal consumer product safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218) and includes requirements for the performance of enclosed openings with a fabric-side. The mandatory requirements in the standard also address head and neck dangers of entrapment by insisting that following the application and release of 50 lbs. horizontal force at the attachment system and the corners of the bedside sleeper, gaps greater than 1.0 in. It is not permitted to create a gap larger than 1.0 in. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.

Convenience

Many parents avoid cosleeping because they are afraid of suffocation or SIDS or because it is a "Ferberization" which requires children to be in a room by themselves. Anthropologists have noticed for a long time that many mammals, primates, and people from non-Western cultures sleep often. This may be because infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother and it can also help them practice self-soothing.

The best bedside sleepers have a clever design that attaches to the sides of any mattress and can swivel so that you can easily access it for diaper changes or feedings during the middle of the night. Find a model with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate various mattress sizes. It should also have a large storage area for everything your baby needs.

Select a bedside sleeper that can fit in with the standard crib bedding to be used safely as your child grows. You might also look into an adjustable model that can transform into a play yard or a more deep bassinet to last for years of use, and folds easily to travel.

Portability

Based on the size of your bedroom, a bedside sleeper with wheels and/or a lightweight base could be easier to move around your home than one with a heavy wood frame or substantial base. The babybay Bedside Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all come with great portability features: adjustable feet that retract to fit platform beds; legs fold inward to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress; and 100% mesh sidewalls that allow for air circulation without fabric covering the baby bedside cot's nose or mouth.

The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is another popular option that adjusts in 1" increments to fit most adult beds. It can also function as an portable bassinet. It also swivels to allow easy access to your baby so you can comfort and nurse her or check on her throughout the night.