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Bedside Cosleeper A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet that connects to the side of your adult bed. As long as you adhere to the CSPC guidelines for infant sleeping spaces it's secure. These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. You can read more about these guidelines here. When selecting a bedside sleeping device, safety, comfort, and convenience are the most important aspects to take into consideration. Safety Many new parents and pregnant mothers have embraced cosleeping or bed-sharing, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should sleep in the same room as their parents. The Academy states that room-sharing is safer than sleeping with a baby in the same bed because it reduces instances of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants (also known as SIDS). The AAP does not recommend bed-sharing however, it does suggest that co-sleeping on a separate sleeping surface is a good way to lower the risk of SIDS. This is why the development of the bedside cosleeper was important to many families. A bedside cosleeper is a crib-like sleeper that can be attached to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper lets parents to easily keep an eye on their baby, and it gives them the freedom of sleeping in a bed while keeping their child close to them. The most reliable cosleepers are made with top-quality materials and adhere to stringent safety standards. To ensure your child's safety 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 cosleeper is dependent on several aspects. This includes how it's installed and secured to the mattress of the parent. It is important that the bedside sleeper be connected to the mattress of the parent in a way that eliminates gaps and spaces, in which the infant may be trapped. This could pose the risk of suffocation. It is important that the attachment system of a bedside crib be examined to determine if it can withstand the forces that could be imposed during use, such as 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 voluntary standard for bedside sleeping cribs incorporates, by reference to the federal consumer safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) and the requirements for performance for closed fabric openings. The standard's mandatory requirements address the danger of neck and head entrapment by requiring that, after the application and release the 50-lb. horizontal force in the vicinity of the attachment systems and at the corners of the bedside sleeping device, gaps larger than 1.0 in. must not be created. Only read-only copies of the standard 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 requires children to sleep alone Anthropologists have noted that most primates and mammals as well as those living in non-Western societies, frequently co-slept. www.cots4tots.co.uk could be due to the fact that infants are comforted by the familiar voice of their mother and it may also help to practice self-soothing. The top bedside sleepers have an innovative design that is attached to the side of a mattress and can swivel so that you can easily access it for diaper changes or feedings in the middle of the night. Choose a model that has adjustable feet that retract to accommodate different sizes of mattresses. It should also have ample storage space for everything your baby needs. Select a bedside sleeper that is compatible with standard crib bedding to be used in a safe manner as your child grows. You may also want to think about a convertible model that could transform into a play yard or deeper bassinet for years of use. It folds easily to travel. Portability A bedside sleeper with wheels or a lightweight base is easier to move than one with a heavy wooden frame or 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; legs fold inward for maximum closeness to the mattress and a sides made of 100% mesh to let airflow without material covering baby's nose or mouth. The Arm's Reach Clear-Vue is a popular option that adjusts in 1” increments to fit in most adult beds. It can also serve as a portable bassinet. It also swivels to allow for quick access to baby to comfort, nurse or check on her throughout the night.