Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside cosleeper can be described as a bassinet that attaches to the side of your adult bed. If you stick to the CSPC guidelines for sleeping areas for infants It's safe.
These guidelines are similar to the crib bedding standards. You can learn more about these guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleep device security, comfort and convenience are the main factors to consider.
Safety
In keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same bed with their parents cosleeping (a practice that is also known as bed-sharing) has gained popularity with a lot of new and expecting parents. The Academy states that room-sharing is more secure than sleeping with an infant in the same bed since it decreases the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants, or SIDS. While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing, it does recommend that sleeping with a partner be done on a separate sleeping surface to limit the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was essential for a number of families.
A bedside sleeper is attached to a bed frame designed for adults. It is similar to a crib sleeper. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to monitor their baby, and it gives them the ability to move around in sleeping in a bed while keeping their child close to them. The most reliable cosleepers are made using high-quality materials and meet strict safety standards. To ensure your child's safety 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 is contingent on a variety of factors, including the manner in which it is put up and secured to the parent's bed. It is important that the bedside sleeper be connected to the mattress of the parent in a way that does not create gaps and spaces, where an infant could be trapped. This could pose an entrapment risk. It is essential that the attachment system for the bedside sleeper is tested to ensure that it is able to withstand any forces that are applied to it during use, like the parent rolling on and off the sleeper. The attachment system or corners on the bedside cosleeper must be tested against an upward force.
The standard for bedside sleeping cribs incorporates, as a reference, the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) which includes specifications for the performance of closed openings. The mandatory requirements in the standard also address head and neck dangers of entrapment by insisting that following the application and release of a 50-lb. The standard also states that following the application and release of 50-lb. is not allowed to be created. The standard is not available for reading. can be found at ASTM's online Reading Room.
Convenience
While many parents have avoided cosleeping for fear of suffocation SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that makes children to sleep alone Anthropologists have long observed that most primates and mammals and people in non-Western societies, regularly co-slept. This could be due to the fact that infants are comforted by the familiar voice of their mother and it also helps to practice self-soothing.
The best bedside sleepers feature an innovative design that is attached to the side of a bed and can be swiveled for easy access for middle-of-the-night feedings or diaper changes. Choose a model that has adjustable feet, which retract to accommodate different sizes of mattresses. It should also include a large storage area for all of your baby's essentials.
Choose a bedside sleeper which can fit in with the standard crib bedding so that it can be used in a safe manner as your child grows. Think about foldable bedside crib that's convertible and can be used as a play yard or a bassinet that is deeper. It can last for many years.
Portability
Based on the size of your bedroom, a bedside sleeper with wheels and/or a light base might be more convenient to move around your home than one that has an imposing wood frame or substantial base. The Babybay Bedside Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all come with great portability features: adjustable feet retract to accommodate platform beds; legs fold inward to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress and 100% mesh sidewalls that allow for ventilation without any material covering baby's nose or mouth.
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, allowing the baby to be easily accessible so you can comfort, nurse or check on her throughout the night.