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Bedside Cosleeper A bedside cosleeper attaches to your adult bed. As long as you adhere to the CSPC guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants It's safe. These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Learn more about the guidelines here. The most important features to consider when selecting the best bedside sleeper are Safety, Comfort, and Convenience. Safety Many new parents and expectant mothers have adopted cosleeping or bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should sleep in the same bedroom as their parents. The Academy notes that room-sharing is more secure than sleeping with a baby in the same bed since it reduces instances of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (also known as SIDS). While the AAP disapproves of bed sharing, it does recommend that sleeping with a partner be done on a separate sleep surface to limit the risk of SIDS. This is why the introduction of the bedside cosleeper was important for many families. A bedside cosleeper can be described as a crib-like sleeper that is attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper lets parents to monitor their baby and gives them the freedom of an adult bed while keeping their child close to them. The top cosleepers adhere to strict safety standards and are made with sturdy, high-quality materials. Check for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which confirms strict product testing and quality control, to ensure your child's safe cosleeping experience. The security of a cosleeper for the bed depends on several aspects that include the way it is set up and attached to the parent's bed. It is essential that the bedside cosleeper is attached to the parent's mattress in a way that does not create gaps and spaces, in which the infant may be trapped. This could pose the risk of suffocation. It is crucial that the attachment system of a bedside crib be tested to ensure that it is able to withstand the forces that might be imposed in the use of it, like the parent rolling on and off the sleeper, or a 25-lb. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or the corners of the bedside cosleeper. The standard that is voluntary for bedside sleepers includes by reference to the federal consumer product safety standard for bassinets and cradles (16 CFR part 1218) that includes performance requirements for enclosed openings with a fabric-side. The mandatory requirements of the standard also address head and neck entrapment hazards by requiring that, following the application and release of a 50-lb. horizontal force at the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeper, gaps larger than 1.0 in. It is not allowed to create a gap greater than 1.0 in. bedside crib that turns into cot is not available for reading. can be accessed at ASTM's electronic Reading Room. Convenience While many parents have avoided cosleeping due to fear of suffocation SIDS or the “Ferberization” process that requires children to be in a room by themselves, anthropologists have long noted that mammals and primates and people in non-Western societies, regularly cosleep. This may be because infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother and it also helps to practice self-soothing. The best bedside sleepers come with a smart design that attaches to the side of any bed and swivels for easy access for middle-of-the-night feedings or diaper changes. Look for one with feet that can be adjusted to retract to accommodate various mattress heights and a large storage compartment to store all of your baby's necessities. Choose a bedside sleeper which fits the standard crib bedding so that it can 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. It will last for a long time. Portability Based on the size of your bedroom a bedside sleeper with wheels and/or a lightweight base may be more convenient to move around the house than one with a heavy wood frame or substantial base. The Babybay Bedside Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper all come with great portability features: adjustable feet that retract to fit platforms; legs fold inward to give the most comfortable closeness to the mattress; and sides made of 100% mesh to allow for air circulation without fabric covering baby's mouth or nose. The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is another excellent option that can be adjusted in 1” increments to fit in most adult beds and can also function as an portable bassinet. It also swivels to allow the baby to be easily accessible to comfort, nurse or check on her at night.