Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside baby bed 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 factors to consider when selecting a bedside sleeper are: Safety Comfort, Convenience, and Safety.

Safety

Many new parents and expecting mothers have embraced cosleeping which is also known as bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants be in the same room as their parents. The Academy states that room-sharing with a baby is more secure than sleeping in the same bed as a parent because it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing, it does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleeping surface to minimize the risk of SIDS. This is why the introduction of the bedside cosleeper was so important to many families.

A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that attaches to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper enables parents to keep an eye on their baby, and it gives them the freedom of a bed while keeping their child close by. The best cosleepers are built using high-quality materials and adhere to stringent safety standards. To ensure the safety of your child be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This is a sign of rigorous testing and quality control.

The safety of a cosleeper is contingent on a variety of factors. This includes the way it's put in place and secured to the parent's mattress. If the bedside sleeper is not connected to the bed of the parent in a way that prevents the gaps and spaces in which an infant can become trapped, it could create an hazard of suffocation. It is crucial that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be tested to verify it can withstand the force that may be applied in the use of it, like a parent rolling onto and off of the sleeper or 25-pound. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or corners of the bedside cosleeper.

The voluntary standard for bedside sleeping cribs is based on, the federal consumer safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) which includes the requirements for performance for closed fabric openings. The standard's mandatory requirements also address the danger of neck and head traps by requiring after the application, release a 50-lb. The standard also stipulates that following the application and release of a 50-lb. must not be created. Read-only copies of the standard can be obtained from ASTM's online Reading Room.

Convenience

While many parents have avoided cosleeping because of fears of suffocation, SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that forces children to sleep alone Anthropologists have noted that mammals and primates and people living in non-Western societies, frequently co-slept. This is because babies are soothed when they hear the voice of their mother, and they also learn to self-soothe.

The best bedside sleepers come with an innovative design that is attached to the side of a bed and bedside cosleeper pivots to allow ease of access to feedings in the middle of the night or diaper changes. Choose one with feet that are adjustable and retract to accommodate various mattress sizes and a huge storage compartment for all your baby's needs.

Select a bedside cot for twins sleeper that is compatible with standard crib bedding to be used safely as your child grows. You may also want to consider an adjustable model that can transform into a play yard or a more deep bassinet for years of use, and bedside cosleeper folds easily for travel.

Portability

Based on the dimensions of your bedroom, a bedside sleeping system with wheels and/or a light base might be easier to move around your home than one with a heavy wood frame or substantial base. The babybay bedside cot sale sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia, and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They come with feet that can be adjusted that can be retracted to accommodate platforms; legs that fold up to provide maximum access to the mattress; and 100 mesh sidewalls for ventilation without covering the baby's mouth or nose.

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