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Bedside Cosleeper A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet which attaches to the side of your adult bed. If you stick to the CSPC guidelines for sleeping areas for infants, 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 the right bedside sleeper are Safety, Comfort, and Convenience. Safety In line with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants sleep in the same room as their parents cosleeping (a practice that is also known as bed-sharing) has become popular with many new and expecting parents. The Academy notes that room-sharing is safer than sleeping with babies in the same bed since it decreases the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants (also known as SIDS). The AAP does not advocate bed-sharing however it does recommend that co-sleeping on an individual sleeping surface is a good way to reduce the risk of SIDS. The creation of the bedside crib was essential for a lot of families. A bedside cosleeper is attached to a bed frame that is suitable for adults. It is an equivalent of a crib-style sleeper. The bedside cosleeper helps parents keep an eye on the baby and allows the baby the ability to sleep in their own bed. The top cosleepers adhere to strict safety standards and are constructed with durable, high-quality components. 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 bedside sleeper depends on several factors that include how it is installed and secured to the parent's bed. If the bedside cosleeper is not attached to the parent's bed in a manner that eliminates the gaps and openings where the infant can get trapped, it could pose a suffocation hazard. It is crucial that the attachment system of a bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it can withstand the forces that might be imposed in use, such as a parent rolling onto and off of the sleeper or 25-pound. The attachment system or the corners on the bedside cosleeper must be exposed to the horizontal force. twin bedside cot for bedside sleeping cribs is based on, the federal consumer safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) which includes performance requirements for fabric-sided closed openings. The standard's mandatory requirements also tackle the issue of neck and head entrapment by requiring that, after application, and release a 50-lb. horizontal force at the attachment systems and corners of the bedside sleeper an opening larger than 1.0 in. cannot be created. The standard is not available for reading. can be accessed at ASTM's electronic Reading Room. Convenience While many parents have avoided cosleeping for fear of suffocation SIDS or the “Ferberization” process that makes children to be in a room by themselves Anthropologists have long observed that the majority of mammals and primates and people living in non-Western societies, frequently cosleep. This is because babies are soothed by hearing their mother's voice. They they also learn to self-soothe. The top bedside sleepers have clever design that can be attached to the side of any bed and can be swiveled for ease of access to feedings in the middle of the night or diaper changes. Choose a model that has feet that can be adjusted to accommodate various mattress sizes. It should also come with ample storage space for all of your baby's essentials. Select a bedside sleeper that is compatible with the standard crib bedding, so that it's safe to use as your child grows. You might also look into a convertible model that could transform into a play yard or deeper bassinet for a long time of use. It folds easily to travel. Portability Based on the size of your bedroom, a bedside sleeping system with wheels and/or a light base might be more convenient to move around your home than one that has a heavy wood frame or large base. The babybay bedside sleeper, HALO bassiNest essencetia, and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all portable. They come with feet that can be adjusted that retract to accommodate platform mattresses; legs that fold inwards to allow maximum proximity to the mattress; 100 mesh sidewalls for airflow without covering baby's mouth or nose. The Arm's Reach ClearVue is a top choice. It adjusts in 1” increments and can be used as a bassinet or a portable bed. It also rotates, allowing easy access to your baby so you can comfort and nurse her or check on her throughout the night.