Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside cosleeper attaches to your adult bed. As bedside cot bed as you adhere to the CSPC guidelines for sleeping areas for infants, it's safe.
These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. When choosing a bedside sleeping device security, comfort and convenience are the most important factors to consider.
Safety
In keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same bed as 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 says that sharing rooms is more secure than sleeping with babies in the same bed since it decreases the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants or SIDS. The AAP doesn't recommend bed sharing however it does suggest that sleeping on separate sleeping surfaces is a good option to reduce the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was crucial for a number of families.
A bedside cosleeper is a crib-like sleeper that is attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to keep an eye on their baby, and also gives them the option of sleeping in their own bed. The best cosleepers are built with top-quality materials and adhere to strict safety standards. Look for bedside cot bed (JPMA) stamp of approval, which demonstrates rigorous testing of the product and quality control, to ensure your child's safety cosleeping experience.
The safety of a crib is contingent on a variety of factors. This includes the way it's put in place and secured onto the mattress of the parent. If the bedside cosleeper isn't connected to the parent's bed in a way that prevents the gaps and spaces in which an infant could be trapped, it could pose a suffocation hazard. It is important that the attachment system of a bedside cosleeper be examined to determine if it is able to withstand the forces that could be imposed during the course of use, for example, parents rolling onto and off of the sleeper or 25-pound. The attachment system, or the corners on the bedside cosleeper must be exposed to an upward force.
The standard for bedside cribs incorporates, by reference, the federal consumer safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) and the requirements for performance for closed fabric openings. The standard's mandatory requirements address the danger of neck and head entrapment by requiring that, after the application, release the 50-lb. The standard also requires that after the application and release of a 50-lb. It is not permitted to create a gap that is greater than 1.0 in. Read-only copies of the standard can be obtained from ASTM's online Reading Room.
Convenience
Many parents have resisted cosleeping because of fears of suffocation, SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that makes children to sleep on their own Anthropologists have long observed that the majority of mammals and primates, as well as people in non-Western societies, regularly coslept. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed when they hear their mother's voice, and can also learn to self-soothe.
The best bedside sleepers come with a smart design that attaches to the sides of any bed and can be swiveled for ease of access to feedings in the middle of the night or diaper changes. Choose a model that has adjustable feet that retract to accommodate different sizes of mattresses. It should also come with a large storage area for all the baby's necessities.
Choose a bedside crib that is compatible with standard crib bedding, so it will be safe to use as your child grows. Look for a model that is convertible and can be used as a play area, or a deeper bassinet. It can last for many years.
Portability
A bedside cosleeper that has wheels or a light base is 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 excellent 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 material covering baby's nose or mouth.
The Arm's Reach ClearVue is an excellent option. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet or portable bed. It also swivels, allowing the baby to be easily accessible so you can comfort and nurse her or check on her throughout the night.