Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside cosleeper is attached to your adult bed. If you stick to the CSPC guidelines for infant sleeping spaces it's secure.
These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Find out more about the guidelines here. The most important aspects to consider when choosing a bedside sleeper are: Safety, Comfort, and Convenience.
Safety
Many new parents and pregnant mothers have adopted cosleeping which is also known as bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should sleep in the same room as their parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is more secure than sleeping in the same bed as parents because it lowers the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). The AAP does not recommend bed-sharing however, it does recommend that co-sleeping on a separate sleeping surface is a great way to reduce the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was crucial for many families.
A bedside cosleeper attaches to a bed frame that is suitable for adults. It is similar to a crib sleeper. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to easily keep an eye on their child, and it gives them the freedom of a bed while keeping their child close to them. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are constructed with durable, high-quality components. Look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which indicates rigorous product testing and quality control to ensure your child's safety cosleeping experience.
The safety of a crib is dependent on several aspects. It is dependent on the way it's put in place and secured to the parent's mattress. If the bedside sleeper is not connected to the bed of the parent in a way that blocks the gaps and openings where the infant can get trapped, it could pose a suffocation hazard. It is vital that the attachment system for the bedside sleeper is tested to ensure that it can withstand any forces that may be applied during use, for example the parent rolling on and off the sleeper. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or to the corners of the bedside cosleeper.
The voluntary standard for bedside sleepers incorporates by reference the federal consumer safety standard for products such as bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218), which includes requirements for performance for enclosed openings made of fabric. The standard's mandatory requirements also address the danger of head and neck entrapment by requiring that, after the application, release 50 lbs. horizontal force near the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeper, an opening larger than 1.0 in. cannot be created. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.
Convenience
Many parents have resisted cosleeping due to fear of suffocation, SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that forces children to sleep on their own Anthropologists have long observed that the majority of mammals and primates and people in non-Western societies, regularly coslept. This may be because infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother, and it also helps them practice self-soothing.
The best bedside sleepers feature a clever design that attaches to the sides of any mattress and can swivel so that you can easily access it for diaper changes or feedings during the middle of the night. Look for one with feet that can be adjusted to retract to accommodate various mattress sizes and a huge storage space for all of the necessities for your baby.
Choose a bedside sleeper that will fit the standard crib bedding, so that it is safe to use as your child grows. Look for a model that is convertible and can be used as a play area, or a deeper bassinet. It will last for a long time.
Portability
A bedside cosleeper with wheels or a base that is lightweight is 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 excellent portability features. Adjustable feet that retract to accommodate platform beds and legs fold inwards to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress and a sidewalls made of 100% mesh that let airflow without fabric covering the baby's nose or mouth.
bedside travel crib is a great choice. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet or a portable bed. It also pivots to allow for quick access to the baby so that you can help her relax, nurse her, or check on the baby during the night.