Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside sleeper is attached to 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. You can read more about these guidelines here. When choosing a bedside sleeping device, safety, comfort, and ease of use are the primary aspects to take into consideration.
Safety
In keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same room with their parents cosleeping (a practice that is also known as bed-sharing) has gained popularity with many new and expecting parents. The Academy notes that room-sharing is more secure than sleeping with an infant in the same bed because it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants or SIDS. While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing, it does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleeping surface to reduce the risk of SIDS. bedside cot 6 months plus of the bedside crib was essential for a number of families.
A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that can be attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper lets parents to keep an eye on their little one and gives them the freedom of a bed while keeping their child close to them. The best cosleepers are built with high-quality materials and adhere to strict safety standards. Be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which indicates rigorous product testing and quality controls, to ensure your child's secure cosleeping experience.
The safety of a cosleeper is contingent on a variety of factors. It is dependent on how it's installed and secured onto the mattress of the parent. If the bedside cosleeper is not attached to the parent's bed in a way that prevents the gaps and spaces where the infant can get trapped, it could be a suffocation hazard. It is essential that the attachment system used for the bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it can withstand any forces that are applied during use, for example the parent moving on and off the sleeper. The attachment system or corners on the bedside cosleeper must be tested against an upward force.
The voluntary standard for bedside cribs incorporates, as a reference, the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) and the requirements for performance for closed fabric openings. The mandatory requirements of the standard also address head and neck dangers through requiring that, following the application and release of a 50-lb. The standard also stipulates that after the application and release of a 50-lb. is not allowed to be created. Read-only copies of the standard can be accessed at ASTM's electronic Reading Room.
Convenience
Many parents do not allow cosleeping because they fear suffocation or SIDS, or because it is an "Ferberization", which forces children to sleep alone. Anthropologists have observed for a long time that many primates, mammals, and people from non-Western cultures cosleep regularly. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed by hearing the voice of their mother, and can also learn to self-soothe.
The best bedside sleepers feature a smart design that attaches to the side of a bed and pivots to allow easy access for middle-of-the-night feedings or diaper changes. Find one with feet that are adjustable and retract to accommodate various mattress heights and a large storage compartment to store all of the necessities for your baby.
Select a bedside sleeper that is compatible with the standard crib bedding, so that it's safe to use as your child grows. Look for a model that is convertible and can be used as a play yard or a more substantial bassinet. It can last for many years.
Portability
Depending on the dimensions of your bedroom, a bedside sleeper with wheels and/or a lightweight base might be more convenient to move around your home than one with an imposing wood frame or substantial base. The babybay bedside sleeper HALO bassiNest essencetia, as well as Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They have adjustable feet that can be retracted to accommodate platform mattresses and legs that fold up to allow maximum proximity to the mattress; 100% mesh sidewalls to allow airflow without covering baby's nose or mouth.
The Arm's Reach ClearVue is a great option. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet or a portable bed. It also swivels to allow easy access to your baby so that you can soothe, nurse or check on her throughout the night.