Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside cosleeper is attached to your adult bed. If you stick to the CSPC guidelines for infant sleeping spaces It's safe.
These guidelines are very similar to crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. The most important factors to consider when selecting a bedside sleeper are: Safety Comfort, Convenience, and Safety.
Safety
Many new parents and expecting mothers have adopted cosleeping, also known as bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants 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 a parent because it reduces the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While bedside cot bed does not recommend bed sharing, it does recommend that sleeping with a partner be done on a separate sleep surface to minimize the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was essential for a number of families.
A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that is attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to easily monitor their little one and allows them the freedom of sleeping in a bed while keeping their baby close to them. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are made with durable, high-quality components. 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 depends on several factors that include how it is installed and connected to the parent's bed. It is essential that the bedside sleeper be attached to the parent's mattress in a way that does not create gaps and spaces, in which the infant may be trapped. This can pose an entrapment risk. It is essential that the attachment system of a bedside crib be tested to ensure that it can withstand the forces that could be imposed during the use of it, like a parent rolling onto and off the sleeper, or 25-pound. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or to the corners of the bedside cosleeper.
The voluntary standard for bedside beds incorporates by reference the federal consumer safety standard for products such as bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218) that includes requirements for the performance of enclosed openings with a fabric-side. The mandatory requirements of the standard also address head and neck dangers of entrapment by requiring that, following the application and release of 50-lb. horizontal force near the attachment system and the corners of the bedside sleeper, an opening that is greater than 1.0 in. It is not permitted to create a gap larger than 1.0 in. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.
Convenience
Many parents are reluctant to cosleep because they fear being suffocated or SIDS, or because it's an act of "Ferberization" which requires children to be in a room by themselves. Anthropologists have noted for years that a lot of mammals, primates, and people from non-Western cultures sleep often. It could be because infants are calmed by the familiar voice of their mother and it may also help them practice self-soothing.
The best bedside sleepers feature an innovative design that is attached on the side of any mattress and pivots so that you can access it easily for diaper changes or feedings during the middle of the night. Find a model with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate different mattress sizes. It should also have an ample storage area to store all the baby's necessities.
Pick a bedside crib that can fit in with the standard crib bedding so that it can be used safely as your child grows. Consider a model that is convertible and can be used as a play area or a more substantial bassinet. It will last for many years.
Portability
Based on the size of your bedroom a bedside sleeper with wheels and/or a lightweight base may be more convenient to move around your home than one with frames made of wood or a large base. The babybay bedside sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all movable. They come with feet that can be adjusted that retract to accommodate platforms; legs that fold inward so that they are in close proximity to the mattress; and 100 mesh sidewalls that allow airflow without covering baby's nose or mouth.
The Arm's Reach ClearVue is another excellent option that can be adjusted in 1" increments to fit in most adult beds. It can also serve as a portable bassinet. It also rotates, allowing the baby to be easily accessible so you can comfort and nurse her or check on her throughout the night.