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Bedside Cosleeper A bedside sleeper is attached to your adult bed. It's safe, so long as you follow the CSPC safety guidelines for infant sleep spaces. twin bedside cot are similar to the crib bedding standards. Learn more about the guidelines here. The most important factors to consider when choosing the best bedside sleeper are Safety Comfort, Convenience, and Safety. Safety In keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants are in the same room with their parents cosleeping (a practice that is also known as bed-sharing) has become popular among many expecting and new parents. The Academy notes 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 (also known as SIDS). The AAP does not advocate bed-sharing however, it does suggest 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 lot of families. A bedside cosleeper can be described as a crib-like sleeper that can be attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper lets parents to easily monitor their baby and allows parents the freedom of a bed while keeping their baby close to them. The best cosleepers are built using high-quality materials and adhere to stringent safety standards. To ensure your child's safety 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 sleeper is contingent on a variety of factors that include the way it is set up and attached to the parent's bed. If the bedside cosleeper is not attached to the parent's bed in a way that blocks the gaps and openings where the infant can get trapped, it could create an hazard of suffocation. It is essential that the attachment system for the bedside sleeper is tested in order to ensure that it is able to withstand any forces that are applied during use, such as the parent moving on and off the sleeper. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or the corners of the bedside cosleeper. The standard for bedside cribs incorporates, by reference to the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) and specifications for the performance of closed openings. The standard's mandatory requirements also tackle the issue of head and neck imprisonment by requiring that after the application and release the 50-lb. horizontal force near the attachment systems and corners of the bedside sleeper gaps greater than 1.0 in. It is not allowed to create a gap larger than 1.0 in. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard. Convenience Many parents avoid cosleeping because they fear suffocation or SIDS or because it's an “Ferberization” which requires children to sleep on their own. However, anthropologists have noted for years that many primates, mammals, and people from non-Western cultures sleep often. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed when they hear the voice of their mother, and can also learn to self-soothe. The top bedside sleepers have a smart design that attaches 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. Choose a model that has feet that can be adjusted to accommodate different sizes of mattresses. It should also come with an ample storage area to store all of your baby's essentials. Choose a bedside crib that is compatible with the standard crib bedding, so that it will be safe to use as your child grows. You might also consider a convertible model that can transform into a play area or a more deep bassinet for a long time of use, and folds up easily to travel. Portability A bedside cosleeper that has wheels or a base that is lightweight is easier to move than one that has a heavy wooden frame or base. The babybay bedside sleeper, HALO bassiNest essencetia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all movable. They come with feet that can be adjusted that can be retracted to accommodate platforms and legs that fold inwards so that they are in close proximity to the mattress; 100% mesh sidewalls to allow ventilation without fabric covering baby's nose or mouth. The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is another excellent option that can be adjusted in 1” increments to fit most adult beds and can also serve as an portable bassinet. It also rotates, allowing easy access to your baby so that you can soothe and nurse her or check on her throughout the night.