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Bedside Cosleeper A bedside cosleeper attaches to 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 the crib bedding standards. Learn more about the guidelines here. When choosing a bedside sleeping device, safety, comfort, and ease of use are the primary factors to consider. 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 should sleep in the same bedroom 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 or SIDS. The AAP doesn't recommend bed sharing however, it does suggest that co-sleeping on an individual sleeping surface is a great way to reduce the risk of SIDS. This is why the introduction of the bedside cosleeper was so important for many families. A bedside cosleeper is attached to a bed frame for adults. It is a crib like sleeper. The bedside cosleeper helps parents keep an eye on their baby and gives them the freedom to sleep in their own bed. The top cosleepers are constructed using high-quality materials and adhere to stringent safety standards. To ensure your child's safety be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This confirms rigorous testing and quality control. The safety of a bedside sleeper depends on several aspects that include the way it is set up and connected to the parent's bed. It is crucial that the bedside cosleeper is attached to the parent's mattress in a manner that prevents gaps and spaces where an infant could be trapped. This could pose the risk of suffocation. It is essential that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be tested to verify it can withstand the force that may be applied in the use of it, like the parent rolling on and off of the sleeper or 25-pound. The attachment system or the corners on the bedside cosleeper should be tested against a horizontal force. The voluntary standard for bedside sleeping cribs incorporates, by reference, the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218), including the requirements for performance for closed fabric openings. bedside crib and travel cot that are mandatory in the standard also address head and neck dangers through requiring that after the application and release of 50-lb. horizontal force near the attachment system and the corners of the bedside sleeper, a gap that is greater than 1.0 in. cannot 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 the risk of suffocation, or SIDS or because it is an “Ferberization”, which forces children to sleep alone. Anthropologists have noticed for a long time that a lot of mammals, primates, and people from non-Western cultures cosleep often. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed by hearing their mother's voice. They may also learn to soothe themselves. The top bedside sleepers have clever design that can be attached to the side of any bed and pivots to allow easy access for middle-of-the-night feedings or diaper changes. Choose a model that has adjustable feet that retract to accommodate different mattress sizes. It should also have ample storage space for all of your baby's essentials. Choose a bedside crib that fits standard crib bedding, so it is 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 many years. Portability Based on the size of your bedroom, a bedside sleeper with wheels and/or a lightweight base may be easier to move around the house than one that has frames made of wood or a massive base. The babybay bedside sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia, and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They come with feet that can be adjusted that retract to fit platform mattresses; legs that fold up to allow maximum proximity to the mattress; and 100 mesh sidewalls for ventilation without covering the baby's nose or mouth. The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is a popular option that adjusts in 1” increments to fit most adult beds and can also serve as a portable bassinet. It also swivels, allowing for quick access to baby so you can comfort your baby, nurse or monitor her throughout the night.