Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet which connects to the side of your adult bed. It's safe, so long as you adhere to the CSPC safety guidelines for infant sleep spaces.
These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. You can learn more about these guidelines here. When choosing a bedside sleeping device safety, comfort, and convenience are the most important 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 be in the same room as their parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is less risky than sleeping in the same bed with parents because it lowers the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP discourages bed-sharing however, it does recommend that sleeping with a partner be done on a separate sleep surface to limit the risk of SIDS. This is why the introduction of the bedside cosleeper was important to many families.
A bedside cosleeper can be described as a crib-like sleeper that can be attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper enables parents to monitor their child, and it gives them the ability to move around in a bed while keeping their child close to them. The most reliable cosleepers are made with high-quality materials and adhere to stringent safety standards. To ensure your child's safety ensure that you look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. special info confirms rigorous testing and quality control.
The safety of a cosleeper is contingent on a variety of factors. This includes how it's installed and secured to the parent's mattress. It is important that the bedside sleeper be attached to the parent's mattress in a manner that prevents gaps and spaces, where an infant could be trapped. This could pose an entrapment risk. It is crucial that the attachment system of a bedside cosleeper be tested to verify it can withstand the forces that may be applied in use, such as the parent rolling on and off of the sleeper or 25-pound. The attachment system or the corners of the bedside sleeper should be exposed to a horizontal force.
The voluntary standard for bedside 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 also tackle the issue of neck and head imprisonment by requiring that after the application and release the 50-lb. horizontal force at the attachment systems and corners of the bedside sleeper an opening larger than 1.0 in. It is not permitted to create a gap greater than 1.0 in. Only read-only copies of the standard can be accessed at ASTM's electronic Reading Room.
Convenience
Many parents avoid cosleeping because they are afraid of being suffocated or SIDS, or because it is an act of "Ferberization" which requires children to be in a room by themselves. However, anthropologists have observed for a long time that a lot of mammals, primates, and people from non-Western cultures sleep regularly. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed by hearing their mother's voice, and may also learn to soothe themselves.
The best bedside sleepers come with an innovative design that is attached to the side of any bed and swivels for easy access for feedings during the night or diaper changes. Choose one with feet that can be adjusted to retract to accommodate various mattress sizes, and a big storage compartment to store all of your baby's needs.
Choose bedside cot 6 months plus that will fit standard crib bedding, so it is safe to use as your child grows. You may also want to think about a convertible model that could transform into a play area or a deeper bassinet to last for years of use. It folds easily to travel.
Portability
Based on the size of your bedroom, a bedside sleeping system with wheels and/or a lightweight base may be more convenient to move around the house than one with an imposing wood frame or substantial base. The babybay Bedside sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all have amazing portability features. The adjustable feet that retract to accommodate platforms and the legs fold inward for maximum closeness to the mattress; and sides made of 100% mesh to allow for air circulation without fabric covering the baby's mouth or nose.
The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is a excellent option that can be adjusted in 1" increments to fit most adult beds and can also be used as a portable bassinet. It also swivels to allow for quick access to baby so you can comfort and nurse her or check on her throughout the night.