Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside sleeper is attached to your adult bed. It's safe, so long as you comply with the CSPC safety guidelines for infant sleep spaces.
These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. You can learn more about these guidelines here. The most important features to consider when selecting the best bedside sleeper are Safety as well as comfort and convenience.
Safety
Many new parents and pregnant mothers have embraced cosleeping or bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants sleep in the same bedroom as their parents. The Academy says that sharing a room 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 does not recommend bed sharing but does recommend that cosleeping be done on a separate sleep surface to minimize the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was important for many families.
A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that is attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper helps parents keep an eye on the baby, and also gives them the freedom to sleep in their own bed. The top cosleepers are constructed using high-quality materials and meet strict safety standards. Look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which confirms rigorous product testing and quality control, to ensure your child's secure cosleeping experience.
The safety of a bedside cosleeper depends on several factors that include how it is installed and connected to the parent's bed. If the bedside cosleeper isn't attached to the parent's bed in a way that prevents the gaps and spaces where an infant could be trapped, it could create the risk of suffocation. It is vital that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it can withstand forces that are imposed during use, for example the parent moving on and off the sleeper. The attachment system or the corners on the bedside cosleeper must be exposed to the horizontal force.
The standard that is voluntary for bedside sleepers incorporates by reference to the federal consumer safety standard for products such as bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218), which includes requirements for performance for enclosed openings with a fabric-side. The mandatory requirements in the standard also address head and neck entrapment hazards by requiring that after the application and release of 50-lb. The standard also stipulates that following the application and release of 50-lb. It is not permitted to create a gap that is greater than 1.0 in. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.
Convenience
While many parents have avoided cosleeping because of fears of suffocation, SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that makes children to sleep on their own Anthropologists have long observed that the majority of mammals and primates as well as those who live in non-Western societies, have regularly coslept. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed by hearing the voice of their mother, and they also learn to self-soothe.
The best bedside sleepers feature a clever design that attaches to the side of a mattress and swivels so you can access it easily for feedings or diaper changes in the middle of the night. Choose one with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate different mattress sizes and a huge storage space for all of your baby's necessities.
Select a bedside sleeper that fits standard crib bedding, so it's safe to use as your child grows. You may also want to consider a convertible model that could transform into a play area or deeper bassinet for a long time of use, and folds easily for transport.
Portability
Based on the size of your bedroom, a bedside sleeping system with wheels and/or a light base might be more convenient to move around the house than one with a heavy wood frame or substantial base. bedside crib with wheels , and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all movable. They come with feet that can be adjusted that retract to fit platforms; legs that fold up to provide maximum access to the mattress; 100% mesh sidewalls to allow airflow without covering baby's mouth or nose.
The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is a top choice that adjusts in 1" increments to fit in most adult beds. It can also function as an portable bassinet. It also pivots to give you quick access to the baby so that you can soothe her, feed her, or monitor the baby during the night.