Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet which attaches to the side of your adult bed. It's safe, as long as you comply with the CSPC safety guidelines for infant sleeping spaces.
These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Read twin bedside cot about the guidelines here. When choosing a bedside sleeping device safety, comfort, and convenience are the most important aspects to take into consideration.
Safety
In keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same room as their parents, cosleeping (a practice also referred to as bed-sharing) has become popular with many new and expecting parents. The Academy states that room-sharing is safer than sleeping with babies in the same bed since it decreases the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants (also known as SIDS). The AAP doesn't recommend bed sharing however it does suggest that sleeping on separate sleeping surfaces is a good option to decrease the risk of SIDS. This is the reason why the creation of the bedside cosleeper became so crucial for many families.
A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that can be attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper enables parents to monitor their little one, and it gives parents the freedom of an adult bed while keeping their child close by. The most reliable cosleepers are made with top-quality materials and adhere to strict safety standards. Be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which confirms rigorous testing of the product and quality control, to ensure your child's safety cosleeping experience.
The safety of a bedside cosleeper is contingent on a variety of factors, including the manner in which it is put up and secured to the parent's bed. If the bedside cosleeper is not connected to the bed of the parent in a way that prevents the gaps and spaces where an infant could be trapped, it could create an hazard of suffocation. It is important that the attachment system of a bedside crib be tested to verify it is able to withstand the forces that may be applied in use, such as a parent rolling onto and off the sleeper, or 25-pound. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or to the corners of the bedside cosleeper.
The voluntary standard for bedside sleeping cribs incorporates, as a reference to the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) which includes the requirements for performance for closed fabric openings. The standard's mandatory requirements deal with the risk of neck and head traps by requiring after the application and release a 50-lb. horizontal force near the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeper an opening 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 online Reading Room.
Convenience
Many parents have resisted cosleeping due to fear of suffocation SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that forces children to sleep alone Anthropologists have noted that most primates and mammals and people who live in non-Western societies, have regularly co-slept. twin bedside cot could be due to the fact that infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother and it can also help to practice self-soothing.
The best bedside sleepers feature an innovative design that is attached to the side of any bed and can be swiveled for ease of access to feedings in the middle of the night or diaper changes. Look for a model with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate different mattress sizes. It should also come with a large storage area for all the baby's necessities.
Choose a bedside sleeper that will fit the standard crib bedding, so that it will be safe to use as your child grows. You might also consider a convertible model that could transform into a play area or a more deep bassinet for a long time of use. It folds easily for travel.
Portability
Depending on the size of your bedroom a bedside cosleeper with wheels and/or a light base may be easier to move around your home than one with a heavy wood frame or substantial base. The Babybay Bedside Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all equipped with amazing portability features. The adjustable feet that retract to accommodate platform beds and legs fold inwards to give the most comfortable closeness to the mattress and a sidewalls made of 100% mesh that allow for air circulation without material covering baby's mouth or nose.
The Arm's Reach ClearVue is another excellent option that can be adjusted in 1" increments to fit in most adult beds. It can also function as an portable bassinet. It also swivels to allow for easy access to your baby to help her relax, nurse her, or monitor the baby during the night.