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Bedside Cosleeper A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet that attaches to the side of your adult bed. It's safe as long as you comply with the CSPC safety guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants. These guidelines are similar in many ways to crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleeping device security, comfort and ease of use are the primary aspects to take into consideration. 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 be in the same room as their parents. The Academy says that sharing a room with a baby is safer than sleeping in the same bed as a parent because it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP discourages bed-sharing, it does recommend that co-sleeping be done on a separate sleep surface to limit the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was crucial for a lot of families. twin bedside cot is attached to a bed frame designed for adults. It's similar to a crib sleeper. The bedside cosleeper enables parents to monitor their little one and gives parents the freedom of sleeping in a bed while keeping their child close to them. The best cosleepers have strict safety standards and are made with sturdy, high-quality materials. Look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which indicates rigorous testing of the product and quality control, to ensure your child's safety cosleeping experience. The safety of a cosleeper is contingent on a variety of factors. It is dependent on how it's set up and secured to the parent's mattress. If the bedside cosleeper isn't connected to the bed of the parent in a manner that eliminates the gaps and spaces in which an infant can become trapped, it could pose a suffocation hazard. It is essential that the attachment system used for a bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it can withstand forces that may be applied to it during use, like 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 includes by reference to the federal consumer safety standard for products such as bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218) and includes requirements for the performance of enclosed openings made of fabric. The standard's mandatory requirements also deal with the risk of head and neck entrapment by requiring that, after the application and release 50 lbs. horizontal force near the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeper, gaps that is greater than 1.0 in. cannot be created. The standard is not available for reading. can be obtained from ASTM's electronic Reading Room. Convenience Many parents have resisted cosleeping for fear of suffocation SIDS or the “Ferberization” process that makes children to sleep alone Anthropologists have noted that most primates and mammals as well as those in non-Western societies, regularly co-slept. It could be because infants are comforted by the familiar voice of their mother, and it also helps them practice self-soothing. The top bedside sleepers have clever design that can be attached to the sides of any 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 mattress sizes. It should also include an ample storage area to store all the baby's necessities. Choose a bedside sleeper that will fit standard crib bedding, so it's safe to use as your child grows. You might also consider a convertible model that can transform into a play area or deeper bassinet for years of use. It folds easily for travel. Portability Depending on the dimensions of your bedroom, a bedside sleeping system with wheels and/or a lightweight base could be more convenient to move around your home than one with a heavy wood frame or large base. The babybay bedside sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They come with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate platform mattresses and legs that fold up so that they are in close proximity to the mattress; 100 mesh sidewalls for airflow without covering baby's nose or mouth. The Arm's Reach ClearVue is a great choice. It adjusts in 1” increments and can be used as a bassinet or portable bed. It also swivels, allowing for quick access to baby so that you can soothe and nurse her or check on her at night.