Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet which connects to the side of your adult bed. bedside cot newborn as long as you comply with the CSPC safety guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants.
These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. You can learn more about these guidelines here. The most important aspects to take into consideration when selecting a bedside sleeper are: Safety as well as comfort and convenience.
Safety
Many new parents and expecting mothers have adopted cosleeping, 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 rooms is more secure than sleeping with babies in the same bed because it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants (also known as SIDS). The AAP doesn't recommend bed sharing however, it does recommend that co-sleeping on separate sleeping surfaces is a good option to lower the risk of SIDS. The creation of the bedside crib was crucial for a lot of families.
A bedside cosleeper attaches to a bed frame that is suitable for adults. It's an equivalent of a crib-style sleeper. The bedside cosleeper lets parents to keep an eye on their little one and gives them the ability to move around in sleeping in a bed while keeping their baby close to them. The best cosleepers are built with top-quality materials and meet strict safety standards. To ensure the safety of your child be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This is a sign of rigorous testing and quality control.
The safety of a crib is dependent on several factors. This includes the way it's put in place and secured to the parent's mattress. It is crucial that the bedside cosleeper be secured to the mattress of the parent in a way that does not create gaps and spaces, where an infant could be trapped. This could result in an entrapment risk. It is essential that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it can withstand the forces that may be applied in the course of use, for example, parents rolling onto and off of the sleeper or a 25-lb. The attachment system or the corners on the bedside cosleeper must be subjected to a horizontal force.
The standard for bedside sleeping cribs is based on, 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 neck and head entrapment hazards by requiring that after the application and release of 50 lbs. The standard also states that following the release and application of 50 pounds. It is not allowed to create a gap greater 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 suffocation or SIDS or because it is an act of "Ferberization" which requires children to sleep on their own. However, anthropologists have noticed for a long time that many primates, mammals, and people from non-Western cultures cosleep regularly. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed by hearing the voice of their mother, and may also learn to soothe themselves.
The best bedside sleepers feature a smart design that attaches to the sides of any bed and swivels for easy access for middle-of-the-night feedings or diaper changes. Look for one with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate different mattress sizes and a huge storage space for all of the necessities for your baby.
Select a bedside sleeper that fits the standard crib bedding, so that it's safe to use as your child grows. Think about a model that's convertible and can be used as a play area or a bassinet that is deeper. It will last for a long time.
Portability
A bedside cosleeper with wheels or a base that is lightweight 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 have great portability features: adjustable feet retract to accommodate platforms; legs fold inward for maximum closeness to the mattress; and sidewalls made of 100% mesh that allow for ventilation without any fabric covering baby's mouth or nose.
The Arm's Reach ClearVue is a top option. 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 baby so that you can soothe your baby, nurse or monitor her during the night.