Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet that connects to the side of your adult bed. It’s safe, so long as you follow the CSPC safety guidelines for infant sleeping spaces.
These guidelines are similar in many ways to crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. The most important aspects to take into consideration when selecting the best bedside cot 6 months plus sleeper are Safety as well as comfort and convenience.
Safety
In line with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendation that infants sleep in the same bed with their parents, cosleeping (a method that is sometimes referred to as bed-sharing) has gained popularity with many new and expecting parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is less risky than sleeping in the same bed with a parent because it reduces the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). The AAP doesn’t recommend bed sharing but it does suggest that co-sleeping on an individual sleeping surface is a great way to reduce the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was essential for many families.
A bedside cosleeper can be described as a crib-like sleeper that attaches to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper enables parents to keep an eye on their baby and allows parents the freedom of a bed while keeping their child close by. The best cosleepers have strict safety standards and are built using durable, high-quality materials. Check for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which indicates strict product testing and quality control to ensure your child’s safe 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. It is important that the bedside cot bed cosleeper be attached to the parent’s mattress in a manner that prevents gaps and spaces where an infant could be trapped. This can pose the risk of suffocation. It is crucial that the attachment system of a bedside crib be tested to verify it is able to withstand the forces that might be imposed in the use of it, like a parent rolling onto and off of the sleeper or 25-pound. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or corners of the bedside cosleeper.
The standard for bedside beds incorporates by reference the federal consumer safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218), which includes requirements for the performance of fabric-sided enclosed openings. The mandatory requirements in the standard also address head and neck dangers of entrapment by insisting that following the application and release of 50-lb. horizontal force in the vicinity of the attachment systems and corners of the bedside sleeper an opening greater than 1.0 in. must not be created. ASTM’s electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard.
Convenience
Many parents avoid cosleeping because they are afraid of suffocation or SIDS, or because it is an act of “Ferberization” that forces children to be in a room by themselves. However, anthropologists have noticed for a long time that many mammals, primates, and people from non-Western cultures sleep often. This may be because infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother, and it may also help to practice self-soothing.
The best bedside crib vs cot sleepers come with an innovative design that is attached to the side of a bed and can be swiveled for easy access for feedings during the night or diaper changes. Choose one with feet that can be adjusted to retract to accommodate various mattress sizes, and a big storage compartment to store all of your baby’s needs.
Select a bedside sleeper that fits standard crib bedding so that it can be used safely as your child grows. You may also want to think about a convertible model that could transform into a play area or a more deep bassinet to last for years of use, and folds easily to travel.
Portability
A 4-in-1 bedside crib sleeper with wheels or a lightweight base is much easier to move than one with a heavy wooden frame or base. The babybay bedside sleeper HALO bassiNest essencetia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all movable. They have adjustable feet that retract to fit platform mattresses; legs that fold inward to allow maximum proximity to the mattress; 100 mesh sidewalls for ventilation without covering the baby’s nose or mouth.
The Arm’s Reach Clear-Vue is another excellent option that can be adjusted in 1″ increments to fit in most adult beds. It can also function as a portable bassinet. It also swivels, allowing easy access to your baby so you can comfort your baby, nurse or monitor her at night.