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Bedside Cosleeper A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet that attaches to the side of your adult bed. It's safe as long as you adhere to the CSPC safety guidelines for sleeping spaces for infants. These guidelines are similar to crib bedding standards. Learn more about the guidelines here. The most important aspects to consider when choosing a bedside sleeper are: Safety, Comfort, and Convenience. Safety In accordance 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 with a lot of new and expecting parents. The Academy says that sharing a room with a baby is less risky than sleeping in the same bed with parents, as it reduces the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP discourages bed-sharing but does recommend that cosleeping be done on a separate sleeping surface to limit the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was essential for a number of families. A bedside cosleeper can be described as a crib-like sleeper that attaches to an adult bed frame. The bedside cosleeper helps parents keep an eye on their baby and allows the baby the ability to sleep in their own bed. The most reliable cosleepers are made using high-quality materials and meet strict safety standards. To ensure your child's safety ensure that you look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This is a sign of rigorous testing and quality control. The safety of a crib is dependent on several factors. It is dependent on the way it's put in place and secured to the parent's mattress. If the bedside cosleeper is not attached to the parent's bed in a way that blocks the gaps and openings where an infant can become trapped, it could be a suffocation hazard. It is crucial that the attachment system of the bedside sleeper is tested to ensure that it can withstand any forces that are imposed to it during use, like the parent moving on and off the sleeper. The attachment system, or the corners on the bedside cosleeper should be exposed to a horizontal force. The standard for bedside sleeping cribs incorporates, as a reference, the federal consumer safety standards for bassinets (16 CFR part 1218) and the requirements for performance for closed fabric openings. The requirements that are mandatory in the standard also address head and neck dangers of entrapment by insisting that following the application and release of 50-lb. The standard also stipulates that following the application and release of a 50-lb. bedside travel cot is not permitted to create a gap that is greater than 1.0 in. ASTM's electronic Reading Room offers read-only versions of the standard. Convenience Many parents have resisted cosleeping because of fears of suffocation SIDS or the “Ferberization” process that requires children to sleep on their own Anthropologists have long observed that the majority of mammals and primates and people in non-Western societies, regularly co-slept. This is due to the fact that babies are soothed by hearing their mother's voice. They can also learn to self-soothe. The top bedside sleepers have a clever design that attaches on the side of any mattress and pivots so that you can access it easily for diaper changes or feedings during the middle of the night. Look for one with feet that can be adjusted to retract to accommodate different mattress sizes, and a big storage compartment to store all of your baby's needs. Choose a bedside crib that fits standard crib bedding, so it is safe to use as your child grows. You might also look into an adjustable model that can transform into a play area or a deeper bassinet to last for years of use. It folds easily to travel. Portability Depending on the dimensions of your bedroom, a bedside cosleeper with wheels and/or a lightweight base could be easier to move around your home than one with an imposing 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 accommodate platforms and legs fold inwards to give the most comfortable closeness to the mattress and sidewalls made of 100% mesh that allow for ventilation without any material covering baby's nose or mouth. The Arm's Reach ClearVue is another popular option that adjusts in 1” increments to fit in most adult beds and can also serve as an portable bassinet. It also swivels to allow the baby to be easily accessible so that you can soothe and nurse her or check on her during the night.