Are Bedside Cosleeper The Greatest Thing There Ever Was?

Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside cosleeper is attached to your adult bed. It's safe as long as you comply with the CSPC safety guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants.

These guidelines are similar to the crib bedding standards. You can learn more about these guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleeping device, safety, comfort, and convenience are the most important factors to consider.

Safety

In accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants are in the same room with their parents cosleeping (a practice also referred to as bed-sharing) has become popular with many new and expecting parents. The Academy says that sharing rooms is safer than sleeping with an infant in the same bed since it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy, or SIDS. The AAP does not advocate bed-sharing however it does suggest that co-sleeping on a separate sleeping surface is a good option to lower the risk of SIDS. The creation of the bedside crib was essential for many families.

A bedside cosleeper is a crib-like sleeper that attaches to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to monitor their baby, and it gives parents the freedom of a bed while keeping their child close by. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are made using durable, high-quality materials. Check for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which demonstrates rigorous product testing and quality control to ensure your child's safe cosleeping experience.

The safety of a bedside sleeper depends on several aspects that include the way it is set up and secured to the parent's bed. If the bedside cosleeper isn't connected to the parent's bed in a way that blocks the gaps and spaces in which the infant can get trapped, it could create the risk of suffocation. It is vital that the attachment system of the bedside sleeper be examined to make sure that it can withstand any forces that may be applied during use, for example the parent rolling on and off the sleeper. The attachment system or the corners on the bedside cosleeper should be subjected to a horizontal force.

The voluntary standard for bedside beds incorporates by reference to the federal consumer safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218), which includes requirements for the performance of enclosed openings made of fabric. The requirements that are mandatory in the standard also address head and neck entrapment hazards by requiring that after the application and release of 50 lbs. The standard also stipulates that following the release and application of 50 pounds. It is not permitted to create a gap greater than 1.0 in. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.

Convenience

Many parents are reluctant to cosleep because they are afraid of the risk of suffocation, or SIDS or because it is a "Ferberization", which forces children to sleep on their own. However, anthropologists have noticed for a long time that many primates, mammals, and people from non-Western cultures cosleep frequently. It could be because infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother, and it can also help to practice self-soothing.

The top bedside sleepers have clever design that can be attached to the sides of any bed and can be swiveled for ease of access to feedings in the middle of the night or diaper changes. Find a model with feet that can be adjusted to accommodate different sizes of mattresses. It should also have a large storage area for all of your baby's essentials.

Choose  bedside crib to cot Cots For Tots  that fits the standard crib bedding, so that it will be safe to use as your child grows. Think about a model that's convertible and can be used as a play area, or a deeper bassinet. It can last for many years.

Portability

A bedside cosleeper that has wheels or a base that is lightweight is easier to move than one that has a heavy wooden frame or base. The babybay bedside sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia, as well as Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They come with feet that can be adjusted that retract to fit platforms and legs that fold inward 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 a top choice that adjusts in 1" increments to fit most adult beds. It can also serve as an portable bassinet. It also rotates, allowing the baby to be easily accessible to comfort, nurse or check on her at night.