Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet which connects to the side of your adult bed. It's safe as long as you adhere to the CSPC safety guidelines for infant sleep spaces.
These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. The most important factors to take into consideration when selecting the best bedside sleeper are Safety Comfort, Convenience, and Safety.
Safety
In accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same room as their parents, cosleeping (a practice that is also known as bed-sharing) is becoming popular among many expecting and new parents. The Academy notes that room-sharing is safer than sleeping with an infant in the same bed as it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (also known as 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 essential for a lot of families.
A bedside cosleeper attaches to a bed frame for adults. It is an equivalent of a crib-style sleeper. The bedside cosleeper lets parents to easily monitor their little one, and it gives parents the freedom of an adult bed while keeping their child close to them. The most reliable cosleepers are made with high-quality materials and adhere to strict safety standards. Look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which indicates rigorous product testing and quality controls, to ensure your child's secure cosleeping experience.
The safety of a bedside sleeper depends on several factors such as the manner in which it is put up and secured to the parent's bed. It is important that the bedside sleeper be attached to the parent's mattress in a way that eliminates gaps and spaces, where an infant could be trapped. This could pose an entrapment risk. It is essential that the attachment system of a bedside cosleeper be tested to ensure that it is able to withstand the forces that might be imposed in use, such as the parent rolling on and off of the sleeper or a 25-lb. The attachment system, or the corners on the bedside cosleeper should be exposed to the horizontal force.
The standard for bedside sleepers includes by reference to the federal consumer safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218), which includes requirements for performance for fabric-sided enclosed openings. The requirements that are mandatory in the standard also address neck and head dangers of entrapment by requiring that, following the application and release of a 50-lb. The standard also stipulates that after the release and application of a 50-lb. It is not allowed to create a gap larger than 1.0 in. Read-only copies of the standard can be obtained from ASTM's electronic Reading Room.
Convenience
Many parents avoid cosleeping because they are afraid of the risk of suffocation, or SIDS, or because it's an "Ferberization" that forces children to sleep on their own. However, anthropologists have observed for a long time that many primates, mammals, and people from non-Western cultures cosleep regularly. This is because babies are soothed when they hear the voice of their mother, and they also learn to self-soothe.
The best bedside sleepers have an innovative design that is attached to the side of a mattress and can swivel so that you can easily reach it to change diapers or feeds during the middle of the night. Look for one with feet that can be adjusted to retract to accommodate different mattress sizes, and a big storage compartment for all the necessities for your baby.
Choose a bedside crib that fits standard crib bedding, so it is safe to use as your child grows. Look for a model that is convertible and can be used as a play yard, or a deeper bassinet. rocking bedside crib can last for many years.
Portability
A bedside sleeper with wheels or a lightweight base is much easier to move than one that has a heavy wooden frame or base. The babybay Bedside Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all come with amazing portability features. The adjustable feet retract to accommodate platforms and legs fold inwards to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress and sidewalls made of 100% mesh that let airflow without fabric covering baby's mouth or nose.
The Arm's Reach ClearVue is an excellent choice. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet or a portable bed. It also rotates, allowing the baby to be easily accessible so that you can soothe and nurse her or check on her at night.