10 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Bedside Cosleeper

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A bedside crib co sleeper cosleeper is a bassinet which is attached to the side of your adult bed. It's safe, as long as you comply with the CSPC safety guidelines for infant sleep spaces.

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

Safety

In accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants are in the same room with their parents cosleeping (a practice that is also known as bed-sharing) has gained popularity with many new and expecting parents. The Academy says that sharing rooms is more secure than sleeping with a baby in the same bed because it reduces instances of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants (also known as SIDS). While the AAP does not recommend bed sharing but does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleeping surface to reduce the risk of SIDS. The creation of the bedside crib was crucial for a number of families.

A bedside cosleeper attaches to a bed frame for adults. It's an equivalent of a crib-style sleeper. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to monitor their baby and gives them the ability to move around in a bed while keeping their child close to them. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are built with durable, high-quality components. 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 cosleeper is dependent on several factors. It is dependent on how it's installed and secured onto the mattress of the parent. It is essential that the bedside cosleeper be connected to the mattress of the parent in a manner that prevents gaps and spaces, in which an infant could be trapped. This can pose a suffocation risk. It is crucial that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it can withstand the forces that may be applied in the use of it, like a parent rolling onto and off the sleeper, or 25-pound. The attachment system or the corners of the bedside sleeper should be tested against an upward force.

The standard for bedside sleepers incorporates by reference to the federal consumer safety standard for products such as bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218) that includes requirements for performance for fabric-sided enclosed openings. The requirements that are mandatory in the standard also address head and neck dangers through requiring that after the application and release of 50-lb. horizontal force at the attachment system and the corners of the bedside sleeper, a gap larger than 1.0 in. It is not permitted to create a gap that is greater than 1.0 in. Only read-only copies of the standard can be obtained from ASTM's online Reading Room.

Convenience

Many parents have resisted cosleeping due to fear of suffocation SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that requires children to sleep on their own Anthropologists have noted that mammals and primates as well as those living in non-Western societies, frequently cosleep. This may be because infants are calmed by the familiar voice of their mother and it can also help to practice self-soothing.

The top Bedside crib with changing Table sleepers have a clever design that attaches to the sides of any mattress and pivots so that you can easily reach it for diaper changes or feedings during the middle of the night. Look for a model with feet that can be adjusted to accommodate different sizes of mattresses. It should also include an ample storage area to store all of your baby's essentials.

Choose a bedside sleeper that is compatible with standard crib bedding, so it will be safe to use as your child grows. You may also want to consider a convertible model that could transform into a play yard or deeper bassinet for a long time of use, and folds up easily for travel.

Portability

A cot bedside sleeper with wheels or a lightweight base is easier to move than one that has a heavy wooden bedside cot frame or a substantial base. The babybay Bedside sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all have excellent portability features. Adjustable feet retract to accommodate platform beds and the legs fold inward to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress and a 100% mesh sidewalls that allow for ventilation without any fabric covering baby's nose or mouth.

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 swivels to allow the baby to be easily accessible so that you can soothe and nurse her or check on her throughout the night.