Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside cosleeper can be described as a bassinet that connects to the side of your adult bed. It's safe, so long as you follow the CSPC safety guidelines for infant sleep spaces.
These guidelines are similar to the crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. The most important aspects to consider when selecting the best bedside sleeper are Safety Comfort, Convenience, and Safety.
Safety
Many new parents and expecting mothers have embraced cosleeping which is also known as bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants sleep in the same room as their parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is more secure than sleeping in the same bed as parents because it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP discourages 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 is a similar to a crib sleeper that is attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper enables parents to keep an eye on their baby, and it gives them the freedom of sleeping in a bed while keeping their baby close to them. The best cosleepers have strict safety standards and are constructed using durable, high-quality materials. To ensure your child's safety ensure that you look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This proves that the product has been tested thoroughly and quality control.
The safety of a crib is contingent on a variety of factors. It is dependent on how it's installed and secured to the parent's mattress. If the bedside sleeper is not connected to the bed of the parent in a manner that eliminates the gaps and spaces in which an infant can become trapped, it could pose the risk of suffocation. It is important that the attachment system of a bedside cosleeper be tested to ensure that it can withstand the forces that could be imposed during the use of it, like the parent rolling on and off of the sleeper or 25-pound. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or to the corners of the bedside cosleeper.
The standard for bedside sleeping cribs is based on, the federal consumer safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) which includes performance requirements for fabric-sided closed openings. The standard's mandatory requirements also deal with the risk of head and neck imprisonment by requiring that after the application and release 50 lbs. The standard also requires that following the application and release of a 50-lb. is not allowed to be created. The standard is not available for reading. 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 requires children to sleep alone, anthropologists have long noted that most primates and mammals and people living in non-Western societies, frequently cosleep. This could be due to the fact that infants are comforted by the familiar voice of their mother and it also helps them learn to self-soothe.
The top bedside sleepers have a clever design that attaches to the sides of any mattress and can swivel so that you can easily access it for diaper changes or feedings in the middle of the night. Find a model with adjustable feet, which retract to accommodate various mattress sizes. It should also have ample storage space for all of your baby's essentials.
Choose a large bedside cot sleeper that fits the standard crib bedding, so that it will be 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. It will last for a long time.
Portability
A bedside cosleeper that has wheels or a light base is more portable than one that has a heavy wooden bedside cot frame or a substantial base. The babybay Bedside Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all equipped with great portability features: adjustable feet retract to accommodate platform beds and legs fold inwards to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress and sides made of 100% mesh to allow for ventilation without any fabric covering the baby's nose or mouth.
The Arm's Reach ClearVue is an excellent choice. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet or a portable bed. It also swivels to allow for quick access to baby bedside sleeper so you can comfort, nurse or check on her throughout the night.