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Bedside Cosleeper

A bedside crib or cot cosleeper is a bassinet that is attached to the side of your adult bed. As long as you adhere to the CSPC guidelines for sleeping areas for infants It's safe.

These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Learn more about the guidelines here. The most important factors to consider when choosing a bedside sleeper are: Safety Comfort, Convenience, and Safety.

Safety

Many new parents and pregnant mothers have chosen to cosleep which is also known as bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should be in the same room as their parents. The Academy says that sharing rooms is more secure than sleeping with babies in the same bed as it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (also known as SIDS). While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing, it does recommend that sleeping with a partner be done on a separate sleep surface to limit the risk of SIDS. The creation of the bedside crib was important for a number of families.

A bedside cosleeper can be described as a crib-like sleeper that attaches to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper (www.Longisland.com) lets parents keep an eye on the baby and gives them the freedom to sleep in their own bed. The most reliable cosleepers are made with high-quality materials and adhere to strict safety standards. To ensure your child's safety, look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This is a sign of rigorous testing and quality control.

The security of a cosleeper for the bed depends on several factors, including how it is installed and attached to the parent's bed. If the bedside cosleeper is not connected to the bed of the parent in a way that prevents the gaps and spaces in which an infant can become trapped, it could pose an hazard of suffocation. It is crucial that the attachment system for a bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it can withstand forces that may be applied to it during use, like the parent moving on and off the sleeper. The attachment system, or the corners on the bedside cosleeper must be subjected to the horizontal force.

The voluntary standard for bedside sleeping cribs is based on, the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218), including the requirements for performance for closed fabric openings. The mandatory requirements in the standard also address neck and head entrapment hazards by insisting that following the application and release of 50 lbs. horizontal force at the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside cot reviews sleeper gaps that is greater than 1.0 in. is not allowed to be created. Only read-only copies of the standard can be found at ASTM's online Reading Room.

Convenience

Many parents do not allow cosleeping because they fear suffocation or SIDS, or because it is an act of "Ferberization" that forces children to sleep on their own. Anthropologists have noticed for a long time that many mammals, primates, and people from non-Western cultures sleep regularly. This could be due to the fact that infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother and it can also help them learn to self-soothe.

The best bedside cot bedside sleepers feature a smart design that attaches to the sides of any bed and can be swiveled for easy access for feedings during the night or diaper changes. Find one with feet that can be adjusted to retract to accommodate various mattress heights and a large storage space for all of your baby's needs.

Choose a bedside crib that will fit the standard crib bedding, so that it is safe to use as your child grows. Think about a model that's convertible and can be used as a play yard or a more substantial bassinet. It will last for a long time.

Portability

A bedside sleeper with wheels or a lightweight base is much easier to move than one that has a heavy wooden frame or a substantial base. The babybay Bedside Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all come with amazing portability features. The adjustable feet that retract to fit platforms and the legs fold inward for maximum closeness to the mattress and sides made of 100% mesh to allow for air circulation without fabric covering the baby's mouth or nose.

The Arm's Reach ClearVue is a top choice. It adjusts in 1" increments and can be used as a bassinet, or a portable bed. It also swivels to allow for quick access to the baby so that you can comfort her, nurse her, or monitor the baby during the night.