Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside sleeper is attached to your adult bed. As long as you adhere to the CSPC guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants it’s secure.

These guidelines are similar to the crib bedding standards. Find out more about the guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleeping device safety, comfort, and convenience are the most important aspects to take into consideration.

Safety

In keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendation that infants are in the same room with their parents, cosleeping (a method that is sometimes referred to as bed-sharing) has become popular with many new and expecting parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is safer than sleeping in the same bed with parents because it lowers the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While bedside travel crib does not recommend bed sharing, it does recommend that sleeping with a partner be done on a separate sleep surface to minimize the risk of SIDS. This is the reason why the creation of the bedside cosleeper was so important for many families.

A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that can be attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper helps parents keep an eye on their baby, and also gives them the freedom to sleep in their own bed. The top cosleepers adhere to strict safety standards and are made using durable, high-quality materials. Look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which indicates rigorous product testing and quality control to ensure your child’s safety cosleeping experience.

The safety of a bedside cosleeper depends on several aspects that include the way it is set up and connected to the parent’s bed. It is important that the bedside cosleeper be secured to the mattress of the parent in a way that eliminates gaps and spaces where an infant could become trapped. This could result in an entrapment risk. It is crucial that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be examined to make sure that it is able to withstand any forces that are imposed to it during use, like 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 cribs incorporates, by reference to 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 dangers of entrapment by insisting that following the application and release of a 50-lb. The standard also states that following the application and release of 50-lb. must not be created. ASTM’s electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.

Convenience

Many parents do not allow cosleeping because they fear being suffocated or SIDS, or because it is an “Ferberization”, which forces children to sleep on their own. However, anthropologists have noticed for a long time that many mammals, primates, and people from non-Western cultures sleep frequently. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed by hearing their mother’s voice, and may also learn to soothe themselves.

The best bedside sleepers feature a smart design that attaches to the sides of any bed and pivots to allow easy access for feedings during the night or diaper changes. Find a model with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate different sizes of mattresses. It should also include ample storage space for everything your baby needs.

Select a bedside sleeper that is compatible with standard crib bedding, so it is safe to use as your child grows. Think about a model that’s convertible and can be used as a play yard or a more substantial bassinet. It will last for many years.

Portability

A bedside sleeper with wheels or a base that is lightweight is easier to move than one with a bulky wooden frame or base. The babybay bedside sleeper, HALO bassiNest essencetia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all movable. They come with adjustable feet that retract to fit platform mattresses and legs that fold up to allow maximum proximity to the mattress; and 100% mesh sidewalls to allow ventilation without fabric covering baby’s mouth or nose.

The Arm’s Reach ClearVue is a top option. It adjusts in 1″ increments and can be used as a bassinet or a portable bed. It also pivots to allow quick access to the baby so that you can comfort her, nurse her, or monitor the baby during the night.