![]() ![]() So, as long as the jury’s-the AAP’s-still out on whether bedside sleepers are as safe as bassinets, I’m going with NO, you should not use a cosleeper attached to your bed. Not to mention, the safer option can also be cheaper. The choice should be crystal clear: There’s zero sense in taking a gamble on a vulnerable newborn’s safety, particularly since the safer option is only the slightest most negligible bit more ‘inconvenient’ than the less safe option. They are proactively recommended by the AAP, the authority on infant health.Ĭosleepers, on the other hand, are just a big question mark. Sushi at your favorite restaurant versus sushi at a gas station.īassinets are well-studied and are known to be safe. ![]() If that analogy is too far-fetched, I’ll try another: Only the latter has been extensively crash tested. ![]() It’s like going bike riding wearing a construction hat instead of a helmet. Using a co-sleeper instead of a bassinet is choosing the less safe option. You read that right! Here it is, straight from the manual:Ĭonclusion: Should you use a cosleeper attached to your bed? “NEVER LEAVE your infant unattended in the Arm’s Reach CO-SLEEPER brand bedside bassinet.” Now let’s look at this advisory, which I’m going to list separately for obvious reasons:
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