Bedside Cosleeper
A bedside sleeper is attached to your adult bed. As long as you adhere to the CSPC guidelines for infant sleeping spaces, it's safe.
These guidelines are very similar to crib bedding standards. You can read more about these guidelines here. The most important aspects to take into consideration when selecting the best bedside sleeper are Safety as well as comfort and convenience.
Safety
In keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same room with their parents, cosleeping (a practice that is also known as bed-sharing) is becoming popular with a lot of new and expecting parents. The Academy states that room-sharing is more secure than sleeping with an infant in the same bed since it decreases the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants or SIDS. The AAP does not recommend bed-sharing however it does recommend that co-sleeping on separate sleeping surfaces is a good option to decrease the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was essential for a number of families.
bedside cot wooden attaches to a bed frame designed for adults. It's similar to a crib sleeper. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to keep an eye on the baby and gives the baby the ability to sleep in their own bed. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are constructed with sturdy, high-quality materials. To ensure the safety of your child 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 cosleeper is contingent on a variety of factors such as the manner in which it is put up and attached to the parent's bed. If the bedside sleeper is not connected to the bed of the parent in a manner that eliminates the gaps and openings where an infant could be trapped, it could be an hazard of suffocation. It is essential that the attachment system of a bedside crib be tested to ensure that it can withstand the force that may be applied in the use of it, like a parent rolling onto and off of the sleeper or a 25-lb. The attachment system or corners of the bedside sleeper should be exposed to a horizontal force.
The standard for bedside cribs is based on to the federal consumer safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) which includes the requirements for performance for closed fabric openings. The standard's requirements for mandatory compliance address the danger of neck and head traps by requiring after the application, release 50 lbs. horizontal force in the vicinity of the attachment system and the corners of the bedside sleeper an opening greater than 1.0 in. It is not permitted to create a gap that is greater than 1.0 in. Read-only copies of the standard can be obtained from ASTM's electronic Reading Room.
Convenience
While many parents have avoided cosleeping because of fears of suffocation, SIDS or the "Ferberization" process that makes children to be in a room by themselves, anthropologists have long noted that the majority of mammals and primates and people who live in non-Western societies, have regularly coslept. This may be because infants are comforted by the familiar voice of their mother, and it may also help them practice self-soothing.
The best bedside sleepers feature a smart design that attaches to the side of a bed and can be swiveled for ease of access to feedings in the middle of the night or diaper changes. Choose one with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate various mattress heights and a large storage compartment to store all of your baby's needs.
Choose bedside crib and travel cot that will fit 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 yard or a more substantial bassinet. It will last for a long time.
Portability
Depending on the dimensions of your bedroom, a bedside cosleeper with wheels and/or a lightweight base could be more convenient to move around your home than one with an imposing wood frame or substantial base. The babybay bedside sleeping system, HALO bassiNest essencetia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They come with adjustable feet that retract to fit platforms; legs that fold inward so that they are in close proximity to the mattress; 100 mesh sidewalls for ventilation without covering the 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 a portable bed. It also swivels to allow easy access to your baby so that you can soothe her, feed her, or monitor them during the night.