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Bedside Cosleeper A bedside cosleeper is attached to your adult bed. It's safe as long as you follow the CSPC safety guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants. These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Learn more about the guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleeping device security, comfort and convenience are the most important aspects to take into consideration. Safety Many new parents and expectant mothers have embraced cosleeping or bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should be in the same room as their parents. The Academy states that room-sharing with a baby is less risky than sleeping in the same bed as parents because it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing, 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 was important for many families. A bedside cosleeper is a similar to a crib sleeper that attaches to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper lets parents to monitor their child and allows parents the freedom of a bed while keeping their child close by. The most reliable cosleepers meet strict safety standards and are constructed using durable, high-quality materials. 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 bedside cosleeper depends on several factors that include how it is installed and secured to the parent's bed. If the bedside sleeper is not connected to the bed of the parent in a way that blocks the gaps and openings where an infant could be trapped, it could be the risk of suffocation. It is vital that the attachment system for a bedside sleeper be tested to ensure that it can withstand forces that are applied during use, for example the parent bouncing on and off the sleeper. The attachment system, or the corners on the bedside cosleeper should be tested against the horizontal force. The standard that is voluntary for bedside sleepers includes by reference the federal consumer safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218) that includes requirements for the performance of enclosed openings with a fabric-side. The mandatory requirements of the standard also address neck and head entrapment hazards by requiring that after the application and release of a 50-lb. horizontal force near the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeping device, gaps greater than 1.0 in. must not be created. The standard is not available for reading. can be accessed at ASTM's online Reading Room. Convenience Many parents have resisted cosleeping because of fears of suffocation, SIDS or the “Ferberization” process that makes children to be in a room by themselves Anthropologists have long observed that mammals and primates, as well as people who live in non-Western societies, have regularly co-slept. This may be because infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother and it also helps them learn to self-soothe. The best bedside sleepers come with clever design that can be attached to the sides of any bed and can be swiveled for ease of access to feedings in the middle of the night or diaper changes. Find a model with feet that can be adjusted to accommodate various mattress sizes. It should also have a large storage area for all of your baby's essentials. Pick a bedside crib that can fit in with standard crib bedding so that it can be used in a safe manner as your child grows. You may also want to look into a convertible model that could transform into a play yard or deeper bassinet for years of use. It folds easily for transport. Portability A bedside cosleeper with wheels or a light base is easier to move than one with a heavy wooden frame or a substantial base. The babybay Bedside sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all equipped with amazing portability features. The adjustable feet that retract to accommodate platform beds; legs fold inward to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress and sides made of 100% mesh to allow for air circulation without fabric covering baby's nose or mouth. The Arm's Reach ClearVue is a great option. It adjusts in 1” increments and can be used as a bassinet or a portable bed. bedside cot co sleeper swivels to allow quick access to the baby to help her relax, nurse her, or monitor the baby during the night.