Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet which is attached to the side of your adult bed. It's safe, so long as you adhere to the CSPC safety guidelines for infant sleeping spaces.
These guidelines are very similar to crib bedding standards. You can read more about these guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleep device safety, comfort, and convenience are the main factors to consider.
Safety
Many new parents and pregnant mothers have embraced cosleeping, 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 states that room-sharing is safer than sleeping with an infant in the same bed because it reduces instances of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants (also known as SIDS). The AAP does not advocate bed-sharing however it does suggest that sleeping on a separate sleeping surface is a good option to reduce the risk of SIDS. This is why the development of the bedside cosleeper became so important to many families.
A bedside sleeper is attached to a bed frame for adults. It is an equivalent of a crib-style sleeper. The bedside cosleeper lets parents to keep an eye on their little one and allows them the ability to move around in a bed while keeping their baby close by. bedside cots are made with top-quality materials and meet strict safety standards. Check for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which demonstrates rigorous product testing and quality control, to ensure your child's safety cosleeping experience.
The safety of a crib is dependent on several aspects. This includes how it's installed and secured to the mattress of the parent. It is essential that the bedside cosleeper be attached to the parent's mattress in a way that does not create gaps and spaces, in which the infant may be trapped. This could result in the risk of suffocation. It is vital that the attachment system for a bedside sleeper be tested in order to ensure that it can withstand any forces that are applied to it during use, like the parent moving on and off the sleeper. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or corners of the bedside cosleeper.
The standard that is voluntary for bedside sleepers includes by reference to the federal consumer safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218) that includes requirements for the performance of enclosed openings with a fabric-side. The standard's requirements for mandatory compliance tackle the issue of head and neck imprisonment by requiring that after the application, release 50 lbs. horizontal force at the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeping device, a gap larger than 1.0 in. It is not permitted to create a gap larger than 1.0 in. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.
Convenience
Many parents have resisted cosleeping because of fears of suffocation SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that requires children to sleep alone Anthropologists have long observed that mammals and primates and people living in non-Western societies, frequently cosleep. It could be because infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother and it also helps them practice self-soothing.
The best bedside sleepers have a clever design that attaches on the side of any mattress and pivots so that you can access it easily for feedings or diaper changes during the middle of the night. Choose one with feet that are adjustable and retract to accommodate various mattress sizes and a huge storage compartment to store all of your baby's needs.
Pick a bedside crib that fits standard crib bedding so that it can be used safely as your child grows. Think about a model that's convertible and can be used as a play area, or a deeper bassinet. It can last for many years.
Portability
Depending on the size of your bedroom a bedside sleeping system with wheels and/or a light base may be easier to move around the house than one that has an imposing wood frame or large base. The babybay Bedside sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all have great portability features: adjustable feet retract to accommodate platform beds and the legs fold inward for maximum closeness to the mattress and a sides made of 100% mesh to allow for ventilation without any material 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, allowing the baby to be easily accessible so you can comfort your baby, nurse or monitor her during the night.