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. You can read more about these guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleeping device security, comfort and convenience are the most important factors to consider.
Safety
Many new parents and pregnant mothers have embraced cosleeping, also known as bed-sharing, in line with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should sleep in the same bedroom as their parents. The Academy notes that room-sharing is safer than sleeping with a baby in the same bed as it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (also known as SIDS). While bedside cot 6 months plus disapproves of bed sharing, it does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleeping surface to reduce the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was important for a number of families.
A bedside cosleeper attaches to a bed frame designed for adults. It's a crib like sleeper. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to keep an eye on their baby and allows them the freedom of a bed while keeping their child close to them. The top cosleepers are constructed with high-quality materials and meet strict safety standards. Look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which indicates rigorous product testing and quality control, to ensure your child's secure cosleeping experience.
The security of a cosleeper for the bed depends on several factors such as the manner in which it is put up and connected 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, in which the infant may be trapped. This could pose the risk of suffocation. It is essential that the attachment system of a bedside cosleeper be tested to verify it can withstand the force that could be imposed during use, such as a parent rolling onto and off of the sleeper or 25-pound. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or the corners of the bedside cosleeper.
The standard for bedside beds incorporates by reference to 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 neck and head entrapment hazards by insisting that following the application and release of a 50-lb. The standard also stipulates that following the release and application of 50-lb. cannot be created. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.
Convenience
Many parents avoid cosleeping because they fear suffocation or SIDS, or because it is a "Ferberization" which requires children to sleep on their own. Anthropologists have noted for years that many mammals, primates and people from other cultures sleep often. This is because babies are soothed by hearing the voice of their mother, and can also learn to self-soothe.
The top bedside sleepers have 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. Look for a model with feet that can be adjusted to accommodate various mattress sizes. It should also come with ample storage space for everything your baby needs.
Pick a bedside crib that fits the standard crib bedding to be used safely as your child grows. You may also want to consider a convertible model that can transform into a play yard or deeper bassinet to last for years of use, and folds easily for travel.
Portability
A bedside cosleeper with wheels or a base that is lightweight is more portable than one that has a heavy wooden frame or base. The babybay bedside sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia, and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They come with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate platform mattresses; legs that fold inwards to provide maximum access to the mattress; and 100 mesh sidewalls for airflow without covering baby's nose or mouth.
The Arm's Reach ClearVue is an excellent option. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet or portable bed. bedside crib and cot rotates, allowing for quick access to baby so that you can soothe, nurse or check on her at night.