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Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is attached to your adult bed. It's safe as long as you adhere to the CSPC safety guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants.

These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Learn more about the guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleep device security, comfort and convenience are the main aspects to take into consideration.

Safety

In accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep 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 a room with a baby is less risky than sleeping in the same bed with parents because it lowers the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). The AAP does not recommend bed-sharing however, it does recommend that co-sleeping on an individual sleeping surface is a great way to decrease the risk of SIDS. The creation of the bedside crib was crucial for many families.

A bedside cosleeper attaches to a bed frame for adults. It is similar to a crib sleeper. The bedside cosleeper lets parents keep an eye on their baby and allows the baby the ability to sleep in their own bed. The best cosleepers have strict safety standards and are constructed with durable, high-quality components. Be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which confirms rigorous product testing and quality control to ensure your child's safety cosleeping experience.

The security of a cosleeper for the bed is contingent on a variety of factors that include how it is installed and attached to the parent's bed. If the bedside cosleeper is not attached to the parent's bed in a way that prevents the gaps and spaces in which an infant could be trapped, it could be an hazard of suffocation. It is vital that the attachment system of the bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it can withstand forces that may be applied during use, such as the parent bouncing on and off the sleeper. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or to the corners of the bedside cosleeper.

The voluntary standard for  bedside crib s is based on, the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) which includes performance requirements for fabric-sided closed openings. The requirements that are mandatory in the standard also address neck and head entrapment hazards by requiring that after the application and release of 50 lbs. horizontal force near the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeper, gaps greater than 1.0 in. cannot be created. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.

Convenience

Many parents are reluctant to cosleep because they are afraid of the risk of suffocation, or SIDS or because it is an act of "Ferberization" that forces children to sleep alone. Anthropologists have noticed for a long time that many primates, mammals, and people from non-Western cultures cosleep regularly. This could be due to the fact that infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother and it may also help them practice self-soothing.

The best bedside sleepers come with an innovative design that is attached to the side of any bed and swivels for easy access for feedings during the night or diaper changes. Choose one with feet that are adjustable and retract to accommodate various mattress sizes, and a big storage space for all of your baby's necessities.

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

Portability

A bedside sleeper with wheels or a lightweight base is more portable than one with a bulky wooden frame or base. The babybay bedside sleeper, HALO bassiNest essencetia, and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all movable. They have adjustable feet that can be retracted to accommodate platforms and legs that fold up to provide maximum access to the mattress; 100 mesh sidewalls that allow ventilation without covering the baby's nose or mouth.

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