Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside cosleeper attaches to your adult bed. It's safe, as long as you adhere to the CSPC safety guidelines for infant sleep spaces.
These guidelines are very similar to crib bedding standards. You can learn more about these guidelines here. When choosing a bedside sleeping device security, comfort and convenience are the most important aspects to take into consideration.
Safety
Many new parents and expecting 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 with a baby is safer than sleeping in the same bed with a parent because it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP does not recommend bed sharing however, it does recommend that sleeping with a partner be done on a separate sleep surface to reduce the risk of SIDS. The creation of the bedside crib was crucial for a number of families.
A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that attaches to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper lets parents to monitor their baby and gives them the freedom of a bed while keeping their child close to them. The top cosleepers adhere to strict safety standards and are built using durable, high-quality materials. Look for bedside cot newborn (JPMA) stamp of approval, which demonstrates rigorous product testing and quality controls, to ensure your child's secure cosleeping experience.
The safety of a bedside sleeper depends on several aspects that include how it is installed and connected to the parent's bed. It is crucial that the bedside cosleeper is secured to the mattress of the parent in a way that does not create gaps and spaces where an infant could be trapped. This could result in a suffocation risk. It is important that the attachment system of a bedside crib be tested to ensure that it can withstand the force that might be imposed in the use of it, like a parent rolling onto and off of the sleeper or 25-pound. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or corners of the bedside cosleeper.
The standard for bedside cribs incorporates, as a reference to the federal consumer safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) which includes specifications for the performance of closed openings. The standard's mandatory requirements also address the danger of head and neck entrapment by requiring that, after the application and release a 50-lb. The standard also requires that following the release and application of 50-lb. cannot be created. The standard is not available for reading. can be found at ASTM's online Reading Room.
Convenience
While many parents have avoided cosleeping because of fears of suffocation SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that requires children to sleep on their own Anthropologists have noted that mammals and primates and people in non-Western societies, regularly co-slept. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed by hearing their mother's voice. They they also learn to self-soothe.
The best bedside sleepers come with an innovative design that is attached to the side of any bed and pivots to allow easy access for feedings during the night or diaper changes. Find a model with feet that can be adjusted to accommodate various mattress sizes. It should also have an ample storage area to store all of your baby's essentials.
Select a bedside sleeper that is compatible with 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 more substantial bassinet. It can last for many years.
Portability
A bedside sleeper with wheels or a light base is much easier to move than one with a bulky wooden frame or a substantial base. The babybay bedside sleeper HALO bassiNest essencetia, and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all movable. They have adjustable feet that can be retracted to accommodate platforms; legs that fold inward so that they are in close proximity to the mattress; and 100% mesh sidewalls to allow airflow without covering baby's mouth or nose.
The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is another popular option that adjusts in 1" increments to fit in most adult beds and can also function as an portable bassinet. It also swivels, allowing for quick access to baby so that you can soothe and nurse her or check on her throughout the night.