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Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet which is attached to the side of your adult bed. As long as you adhere to the CSPC guidelines for infant sleeping spaces it's secure.

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

Safety

In line with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants are in the same room with their parents cosleeping (a practice that is also known as bed-sharing) has gained popularity among many expecting and new parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is safer than sleeping in the same bed with a parent because it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP does not recommend bed sharing however, it does recommend that cosleeping be done on a separate sleep surface to reduce the risk of SIDS. This is why the development of the bedside cosleeper was important to many families.

A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that attaches to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper enables parents to keep an eye on their baby bedside sleeper and allows them the freedom of an adult bed while keeping their baby close to them. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are constructed using durable, high-quality materials. Be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which confirms rigorous testing of the product and quality controls, to ensure your child's safety cosleeping experience.

The safety of a bedside sleeper is contingent on a variety of factors such as the manner in which it is put up and secured to the parent's bed. It is crucial that the bedside cosleeper is secured to the mattress of the parent in a manner that prevents gaps and spaces, where the infant may be trapped. This could pose an entrapment risk. It is crucial that the attachment system of the bedside sleeper be tested in order to ensure that it can withstand forces that are applied during use, such as the parent bouncing on and off the sleeper. The attachment system, or the corners on the bedside cot 6 months plus cosleeper should be tested against the horizontal force.

The standard for bedside beds 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 fabric-sided enclosed openings. The standard's requirements for mandatory compliance tackle the issue of neck and head entrapment by requiring that, after the application, release the 50-lb. horizontal force near the attachment system and the corners of the bedside sleeping device, gaps greater than 1.0 in. It is not permitted to create a gap that is greater than 1.0 in. Only read-only copies of the standard can be accessed at ASTM's electronic Reading Room.

Convenience

While many parents have avoided cosleeping due to fear of suffocation, SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that makes children to sleep alone, anthropologists have long noted that mammals and primates and people living in non-Western societies, frequently co-slept. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed when they hear the voice of their mother, and can also learn to self-soothe.

The top bedside cot for twins sleepers have a smart design that attaches to the side of any bed and pivots to allow easy access for feedings during the night or diaper changes. Look for one with feet that can be adjusted to retract to accommodate different mattress heights and a large storage space for all of your baby's necessities.

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

Portability

A bedside cosleeper with wheels or a lightweight base is much easier to move than one that has a heavy wooden frame or a substantial base. The babybay bedside sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia, as well as Snoo Smart Sleeper are all movable. They come with feet that can be adjusted that can be retracted to accommodate platform mattresses and legs that fold inwards to allow maximum proximity to the mattress; 100 mesh sidewalls for ventilation without fabric covering baby's nose or mouth.

The Arm's Reach ClearVue is a top choice. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet, or a portable bed. It also swivels to give you easy access to your baby to help her relax, nurse her, or check on the baby during the night.