Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cot wooden cosleeper is a bassinet that attaches to the side of your adult bed. It's safe, as long as you follow the CSPC safety guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants.

These guidelines are very similar to crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. When choosing a bedside sleeping device, safety, comfort, and convenience are the main factors to consider.

Safety

Many new parents and expecting mothers have embraced cosleeping which is also known as bed-sharing, in line with 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 more secure than sleeping in the same bed as a parent because it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing, it does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleep surface to reduce the risk of SIDS. The creation of the bedside crib was essential for many families.

A bedside sleeper is attached to a bed frame designed for adults. It's an equivalent of a crib-style sleeper. The bedside cosleeper lets parents keep an eye on their baby, and also gives the baby the ability to sleep in their own bed. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are made using durable, high-quality materials. To ensure your child's safety ensure that you look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This confirms rigorous testing and quality control.

The safety of a bedside cosleeper (content) depends on several factors such as the way it is set up and attached to the parent's bed. If the bedside cosleeper is not connected to the bed of the parent in a manner that eliminates the gaps and spaces in which an infant could be trapped, it could be an hazard of suffocation. It is essential that the attachment system for the bedside sleeper be examined to make sure that it can withstand any forces that are imposed to it during use, like the parent bouncing on and off the sleeper. The attachment system, or the corners on the bedside cosleeper should be tested against a horizontal force.

The voluntary standard for bedside crib travel cot sleeping cribs incorporates, as a reference, the federal consumer safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) and the requirements for performance for closed fabric openings. The standard's requirements for mandatory compliance address the danger of head and neck imprisonment by requiring that after application, and release the 50-lb. horizontal force in the vicinity of the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeping device, a gap greater than 1.0 in. cannot be created. The standard is not available for reading. can be obtained from ASTM's electronic Reading Room.

Convenience

Many parents have resisted cosleeping because of fears of suffocation SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that forces children to be in a room by themselves Anthropologists have long observed that mammals and primates, as well as people living in non-Western societies, frequently coslept. This could be due to the fact that infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother and it may also help them practice self-soothing.

The best bedside sleepers have an innovative design that is attached to the sides of any mattress and pivots so that you can easily reach it for diaper changes or feedings in the middle of the night. Look for one with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate various mattress sizes and a huge storage compartment for all your baby's needs.

Choose a bedside cot bed sleeper that is compatible with standard crib bedding, so it will be safe to use as your child grows. Look for a model that is convertible and can be used as a play area or a bassinet that is deeper. It will last for many years.

Portability

A bedside cosleeper that has wheels or a light base is easier to move than one with a bulky wooden bedside cot frame or a substantial base. The babybay bedside cot co sleeper sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia, as well as Snoo Smart Sleeper are all movable. They come with feet that can be adjusted that retract to accommodate platform mattresses; legs that fold inwards to provide maximum access to the mattress; 100 mesh sidewalls for ventilation without fabric covering baby's nose or mouth.

The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is another popular option that adjusts in 1" increments to fit most adult beds and can also function as a portable bassinet. It also rotates, allowing for quick access to baby so that you can soothe, nurse or check on her during the night.