Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet that attaches to the side of your adult bed. It’s safe, so long as you comply with the CSPC safety guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants.

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

Safety

In accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendation that infants sleep in the same bed with their parents, cosleeping (a method that is sometimes referred to as bed-sharing) has gained popularity with a lot of new and expecting parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is less risky than sleeping in the same bed with parents because it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). The AAP does not advocate bed-sharing however it does recommend that co-sleeping on an individual sleeping surface is a good option to lower the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was essential for a number of families.

A bedside cosleeper attaches to a bed frame that is suitable for adults. It’s a crib like sleeper. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to monitor the baby and gives the baby the ability to sleep in their own bed. The top cosleepers are constructed with top-quality materials and adhere to strict safety standards. To ensure your child’s safety ensure that you look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This is a sign of rigorous testing and quality control.

The safety of a bedside sleeper depends on several aspects, including how it is installed and attached to the parent’s bed. It is important that the bedside sleeper be connected to the mattress of the parent in a way that does not create gaps and spaces where an infant could become trapped. This could pose a suffocation risk. It is crucial that the attachment system of the bedside sleeper is tested to ensure that it is able to withstand any forces that are applied during use, such as the parent moving on and off the sleeper. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or the corners of the bedside cosleeper.

The voluntary standard for bedside sleeping cribs incorporates, by reference to the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) and performance requirements for fabric-sided closed openings. The mandatory requirements of the standard also address neck and head entrapment hazards by requiring that, following the application and release of a 50-lb. horizontal force at the attachment system and the corners of the bedside sleeper, a gap greater than 1.0 in. cannot be created. Only read-only copies of the standard can be obtained from ASTM’s online Reading Room.

Convenience

Many parents have resisted cosleeping for fear of suffocation, SIDS or the “Ferberization” process that makes children to sleep on their own, anthropologists have long noted that the majority of mammals and primates as well as those who live in non-Western societies, have regularly cosleep. This is because babies are soothed by hearing their mother’s voice, and they also learn to self-soothe.

The best bedside sleepers have a clever design that attaches on the side of any mattress and can swivel so that you can easily reach it to change diapers or feeds in the middle of the night. Find one with feet that are adjustable and retract to accommodate various mattress heights and a large storage compartment to store all of your baby’s necessities.

Select a bedside sleeper that will fit the standard crib bedding, so that it’s safe to use as your child grows. Look for a model that is convertible and can be used as a play yard, or a deeper bassinet. bedside crib travel will last for a long time.

Portability

Depending on the size of your bedroom, a bedside cosleeper with wheels and/or a lightweight base may be easier to move around your home than one that has 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 retract to accommodate platform beds; legs fold inward for maximum closeness to the mattress and a sidewalls made of 100% mesh that let airflow without fabric covering baby’s nose or mouth.

The Arm’s Reach ClearVue is another top choice that adjusts in 1″ increments to fit in most adult beds. It can also be used as an portable bassinet. It also rotates, allowing easy access to your baby so that you can soothe and nurse her or check on her throughout the night.