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Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet which connects to the side of your adult bed. It's safe as long as you comply with the CSPC safety guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants.

These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleeping device safety, comfort, and convenience are the main factors to consider.

Safety

Many new parents and pregnant mothers have chosen to cosleep, also known as bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should sleep in the same bedroom as their parents. The Academy states that room-sharing is safer than sleeping with a baby in the same bed because it reduces instances of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy or SIDS. The AAP doesn't recommend bed sharing however it does recommend that co-sleeping on a separate sleeping surface is a good way to reduce the risk of SIDS. This is the reason why the creation of the bedside cosleeper was so important to many families.

A bedside cosleeper attaches to a bed frame designed for adults. It's similar to a crib sleeper. The bedside cosleeper helps parents monitor the baby and allows them the freedom to sleep in their own bed. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are made with sturdy, high-quality materials. Be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which demonstrates rigorous product testing and quality control, to ensure your child's safe cosleeping experience.

The security of a cosleeper for the bed is contingent on a variety of factors that include the way it is set up and connected to the parent's bed. It is crucial that the bedside crib cosleeper is secured to the mattress of the parent in a way that does not create gaps and spaces where the infant may be trapped. This could result in the risk of suffocation. It is essential that the attachment system for the bedside sleeper is examined to make sure that it can withstand any forces that are imposed during use, for example the parent moving on and off the sleeper. The attachment system or corners on the Bedside co sleeper cot cosleeper must be tested against an upward force.

The standard for bedside sleepers incorporates by reference to the federal consumer safety standard for products such as bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218) that includes requirements for the performance of enclosed openings with a fabric-side. The mandatory requirements of the standard also address neck and head dangers of entrapment by requiring that after the application and release of a 50-lb. The standard also stipulates that after the application and bedside Co sleeper cot release of a 50-lb. cannot be created. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.

Convenience

While many parents have avoided cosleeping for fear of suffocation, SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that forces children to sleep on their own Anthropologists have noted that mammals and primates, as well as people in non-Western societies, regularly co sleeper bedside cot-slept. This is because babies are soothed when they hear their mother's voice. They can also learn to self-soothe.

The best bedside sleepers feature an innovative design that is attached to the sides of any mattress and swivels so you can easily access it to change diapers or feeds during the middle of the night. Look for a model with adjustable feet, which retract to accommodate various mattress sizes. It should also include an ample storage area to store all of your baby's essentials.

Select a bedside sleeper that can fit in with the standard crib bedding so that it can be used in a safe manner as your child grows. Consider a model that is convertible and can be used as a play yard, or a deeper bassinet. It will last for many years.

Portability

A bedside cosleeper that has wheels or a lightweight base is much easier to move than one with a heavy wooden frame or a substantial base. The babybay Bedside Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all equipped with amazing portability features. The adjustable feet that retract to fit platforms; legs fold inward to give the most comfortable closeness to the mattress and a sides made of 100% mesh to allow for air circulation without fabric covering the baby's mouth or nose.

The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is another top choice that adjusts in 1" increments to fit most adult beds and can also function as an portable bassinet. It also swivels to allow the baby to be easily accessible so you can comfort your baby bedside crib, nurse or monitor her throughout the night.