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Bedside Cosleeper A bedside sleeper is attached to 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. Learn more about the guidelines here. When selecting bedside travel crib , comfort, and convenience are the most important aspects to take into consideration. Safety Many new parents and expectant mothers have adopted cosleeping, also known as bed-sharing, in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should sleep in the same bedroom as their parents. The Academy notes that room-sharing is safer than sleeping with babies in the same bed because it decreases the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy, or SIDS. The AAP does not advocate 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 so important to many families. A bedside cosleeper is attached to a bed frame that is suitable for adults. It's similar to a crib sleeper. The bedside cosleeper lets parents to monitor their baby and allows them the freedom of a bed while keeping their child close to them. The best cosleepers have strict safety standards and are made using durable, 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 security of a cosleeper for the bed depends on several aspects, including the way it is set up and secured to the parent's bed. If the bedside sleeper 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 create an hazard of suffocation. It is crucial that the attachment system of a bedside cosleeper be examined to determine if it is able to withstand the forces that might be imposed in the course of use, for example, the parent rolling on and off the sleeper, or 25-pound. The attachment system or corners on the bedside cosleeper should be tested against the horizontal force. The voluntary standard for bedside sleeping cribs incorporates, by reference, 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 deal with the risk of neck and head imprisonment by requiring that after application, and release the 50-lb. The standard also stipulates that following the application and release of 50 pounds. It is not permitted to create a gap larger than 1.0 in. Read-only copies of the standard can be accessed at ASTM's online Reading Room. Convenience While many parents have avoided cosleeping due to fear of suffocation, SIDS or the “Ferberization” process that makes children to sleep alone Anthropologists have long observed that the majority of mammals and primates, as well as people who live in non-Western societies, have regularly coslept. This may be because infants are soothed by the familiar voice of their mother and it may also help them practice self-soothing. The best bedside sleepers feature an innovative design that is attached to the side of any bed and swivels for easy access for feedings during the night or diaper changes. Choose a model that has feet that can be adjusted to accommodate different mattress sizes. It should also have ample storage space for all of your baby's essentials. Choose a bedside sleeper which can fit in with the standard crib bedding to be used safely as your child grows. You may also want to think about a convertible model that can transform into a play area or deeper bassinet for years of use, and folds easily for travel. Portability Based on the dimensions of your bedroom, a bedside sleeping system with wheels and/or a light base might be more convenient to move around the house than one with frames made of wood or a massive base. The Babybay Bedside Sleeper, HALO BassiNest Essentia and Snoo Smart Sleeper are all equipped with amazing portability features. The adjustable feet retract to accommodate platform beds and legs fold inwards to ensure maximum proximity to the mattress; and sides made of 100% mesh to allow for ventilation without any fabric covering the baby's mouth or nose. The Arm's Reach ClearVue is another top choice that adjusts in 1” increments to fit most adult beds and can also serve as a portable bassinet. It also swivels to allow for quick access to the baby to help her relax, nurse her, or monitor them at night.