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Bedside Cosleeper A bedside cosleeper attaches to your adult bed. If you stick to the CSPC guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants it's secure. These guidelines are similar to the crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. The most important factors to consider when choosing a bedside sleeper are: Safety as well as comfort and convenience. Safety In line with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that infants are in the same room with their parents, cosleeping (a practice also referred to as bed-sharing) has become popular among many expecting and new parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is more secure than sleeping in the same bed as parents, as it reduces the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). The AAP does not recommend bed-sharing but it does suggest that co-sleeping on separate sleeping surfaces is a great way to decrease the risk of SIDS. The creation of the bedside crib was essential for many families. A bedside cosleeper is attached to a bed frame designed for adults. It is an equivalent of a crib-style sleeper. The bedside cosleeper lets parents keep an eye on the baby, and also gives them the option of sleeping in their own bed. The best cosleepers have strict safety standards and are constructed with sturdy, high-quality materials. Be sure to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) stamp of approval, which confirms rigorous testing of the product and quality controls, to ensure your child's safe cosleeping experience. The safety of a bedside cosleeper depends on several factors that include the way it is set up and secured to the parent's bed. If the bedside cosleeper is not connected to the parent's bed in a way that prevents the gaps and openings where an infant could be trapped, it could be an hazard of suffocation. It is essential that the attachment system of the bedside sleeper is examined to make sure that it is able to withstand any forces that may be applied during use, such as the parent moving on and off the sleeper. horizontal force applied to the attachment system or corners of the bedside cosleeper. The standard for bedside sleeping cribs incorporates, by reference, the federal consumer product safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218), including performance requirements for fabric-sided closed openings. The requirements that are mandatory in the standard also address head and neck entrapment hazards by insisting that following the application and release of 50-lb. The standard also stipulates that after the application and release of a 50-lb. It is not allowed to create a gap larger than 1.0 in. The standard is not available for reading. can be accessed at ASTM's online Reading Room. Convenience Many parents avoid cosleeping because they are afraid of the risk of suffocation, or SIDS, or because it is a “Ferberization” which requires children to sleep on their own. Anthropologists have noted for years that many mammals, primates, and people from non-Western cultures sleep often. This may be because infants are comforted by the familiar voice of their mother and it may also help them practice self-soothing. bedside crib or cot have clever design that can be attached to the side of any bed and pivots to allow easy access for feedings during the night or diaper changes. Look for a model with feet that can be adjusted to accommodate different mattress sizes. It should also come with a large storage area for everything your baby needs. Choose a bedside sleeper which can fit in with standard crib bedding to 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 area or deeper bassinet to last for years of use, and folds up easily for transport. Portability A bedside cosleeper 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 are all equipped with excellent portability features. Adjustable feet retract to accommodate platform beds and legs fold inwards to give the most comfortable closeness to the mattress and a 100% mesh sidewalls that allow for air circulation without fabric covering the baby's mouth or nose. The Arm's Reach ClearVue is an excellent option. It adjusts in 1” increments and can be used as a bassinet or a portable bed. It also pivots to give you easy access to your baby to help her relax, nurse her, or monitor them during the night.