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Bedside Cosleeper A bedside cosleeper is attached to your adult bed. It's safe as long as you comply with the CSPC safety guidelines for infant sleep spaces. These guidelines are similar to the crib bedding standards. You can read more about these guidelines here. The most important factors to take into consideration when selecting the right bedside sleeper are Safety Comfort, Convenience, and Safety. Safety Many new parents and expecting mothers have chosen to cosleep or bed-sharing, in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should sleep in the same room as their parents. The Academy states that room-sharing with a baby is more secure than sleeping in the same bed with a parent because it reduces the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP does not recommend bed sharing however, it does recommend that sleeping with a partner be done on a separate sleep surface to minimize the risk of SIDS. This is why the development of the bedside cosleeper became so important to many families. A bedside cosleeper is a crib-like sleeper that can be attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper allows parents to keep an eye on the baby, and also gives them the freedom to sleep in their own bed. The best cosleepers have strict safety standards and are constructed with durable, high-quality components. To ensure the safety of your child ensure that you look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This confirms rigorous testing and quality control. The safety of a crib is dependent on several factors. This includes how it's installed and secured to the mattress of the parent. It is crucial that the bedside cosleeper be connected to the mattress of the parent in a way that eliminates gaps and spaces where an infant could become trapped. This could pose an entrapment risk. It is vital that the attachment system for a bedside sleeper be tested in order to ensure that it can withstand forces that are applied during use, such as the parent rolling on and off the sleeper. The attachment system or corners of the bedside sleeper should be tested against a horizontal force. The standard that is voluntary for bedside sleepers incorporates by reference the federal consumer safety standard for products such as bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218), which includes requirements for performance for fabric-sided enclosed openings. The standard's mandatory requirements also tackle the issue of head and neck traps by requiring after the application and release the 50-lb. horizontal force in the vicinity of the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeper, an opening larger than 1.0 in. It is not permitted to create a gap that is greater than 1.0 in. The standard is not available for reading. can be found at ASTM's electronic Reading Room. Convenience Many parents avoid cosleeping because they are afraid of suffocation or SIDS or because it is a “Ferberization”, which forces children to sleep on their own. However, anthropologists have observed for a long time that many mammals, primates and people from non-Western cultures sleep regularly. This could be due to the fact that infants are comforted by the familiar voice of their mother and it may also help them learn to self-soothe. The best bedside sleepers feature a smart design that attaches to the sides of any bed and can be swiveled for easy access for middle-of-the-night feedings or diaper changes. Look for a model with adjustable feet that retract to accommodate different sizes of mattresses. It should also have ample storage space for all of your baby's essentials. Choose a bedside sleeper which can fit in with the standard crib bedding to be used in a safe manner as your child grows. Think about a model that's convertible and can be used as a play yard or a more substantial bassinet. twin bedside cot can last for many years. Portability Based on the size of your bedroom, a bedside cosleeper with wheels and/or a light base may be easier to move around the house than one with frames made of wood or a massive base. The Babybay Bedside Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all have excellent portability features. Adjustable feet that retract to accommodate platform beds and the legs fold inward for maximum closeness to the mattress and sides made of 100% mesh to let airflow without fabric covering the baby's mouth or nose. The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is a popular option that adjusts in 1” increments to fit in most adult beds. It can also function as an portable bassinet. It also swivels to allow easy access to your baby to comfort, nurse or check on her during the night.