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 sleeping spaces.
These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. The most important aspects to take into consideration when selecting the right bedside sleeper are Safety as well as comfort and convenience.
Safety
Many new parents and pregnant mothers have embraced cosleeping which is also known as bed-sharing, in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants sleep in the same room as their parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is safer than sleeping in the same bed with parents, as it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing but does recommend that cosleeping be done on a separate sleeping surface to minimize the risk of SIDS. This is the reason why the creation of the bedside cosleeper was so crucial for many families.
A bedside cosleeper is attached to a bed frame that is suitable for adults. It's similar to a crib sleeper. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to keep an eye on the baby and allows them the option of sleeping in their own bed. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are made with sturdy, high-quality materials. To ensure the safety of your child be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This proves that the product has been tested thoroughly and quality control.
The security of a cosleeper for the bed depends on several aspects such as the manner in which it is put up and attached to the parent's bed. It is crucial that the bedside cosleeper is attached to the parent's mattress in a manner that prevents gaps and spaces where the infant may be trapped. This could result in 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 the sleeper, or a 25-lb. The attachment system or the corners on the bedside cosleeper should be subjected to the horizontal force.
The voluntary standard for bedside beds incorporates by reference the federal consumer safety standard for products such as bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218) that includes requirements for performance for fabric-sided enclosed openings. The standard's mandatory requirements also deal with the risk of neck and head traps by requiring after application, and release 50 lbs. horizontal force in the vicinity of the attachment systems and corners of the bedside sleeper a gap larger than 1.0 in. is not allowed to be created. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.
bedside baby bed have resisted cosleeping for fear of suffocation, SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that makes children to be in a room by themselves Anthropologists have long observed that most primates and mammals as well as those who live in non-Western societies, have regularly co-slept. This is because babies are soothed when they hear their mother's voice. They may also learn to soothe themselves.
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 access it for feedings or diaper changes during the middle of the night. Find one with feet that are adjustable and retract to accommodate various mattress heights and a large storage compartment to store all of the necessities for your baby.
Choose a bedside crib that is compatible with standard crib bedding, so it's safe to use as your child grows. Consider a model that is convertible and can be used as a play area or a more substantial bassinet. It can last for many years.
Portability
A bedside cosleeper with wheels or a light base is 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 come with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate platforms and legs that fold up to allow maximum proximity to the mattress; and 100 mesh sidewalls that allow ventilation without fabric covering baby's mouth or nose.
The Arm's Reach ClearVue is an excellent option. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet or a portable bed. It also swivels to allow easy access to your baby so that you can soothe her, feed her, or monitor the baby during the night.