https://houston-haynes.federatedjournals.com/three-of-the-biggest-catastrophes-in-bedside-cots-the-bedside-cotss-3-biggest-disasters-in-history Bedside Cosleeper A bedside cosleeper is a bassinet that connects 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 in many ways to crib bedding standards. Read more about the guidelines here. The most important aspects to take into consideration when selecting the best bedside sleeper are Safety as well as comfort and convenience. Safety Many new parents and expectant mothers have embraced cosleeping which is also known as bed-sharing, in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that infants should be in the same room as their parents. The Academy recommends that room-sharing with a baby is more secure than sleeping in the same bed with parents because it lowers the chance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SIDS). While the AAP does not recommend bed sharing but does recommend that cosleeping be done on a separate sleep surface to limit the risk of SIDS. The development of the bedside crib was crucial for a lot of 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 enables parents to easily keep an eye on their baby and allows them the ability to move around in a bed while keeping their baby close by. The top cosleepers adhere to strict safety standards and are made using durable, high-quality materials. To ensure the safety of your child ensure that you look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association stamp of approval. This confirms rigorous testing and quality control. The safety of a cosleeper is dependent on several factors. This includes how it's installed and secured to the mattress of the parent. If the bedside cosleeper isn't connected to the parent's bed in a way that prevents the gaps and o