https://notes.io/w99QA Bedside Baby Beds Baby bedside cribs allow parents to keep their infant close to them at night without compromising on safety. They are made to be used by newborns from 4-6 months. The Halo Bassinest is a swivel-over-the parent's bed with the ability to be pulled down so that parents can take their baby into the crib during nighttime feedings. The base is not suitable under beds that are less than 4.5" high. Safety features A crib that is placed at the bedside allows parents to watch, comfort and feed their infants at night without having leave their bed. This arrangement of sleep is perfect for mothers who are recovering from childbirth or those who have limited mobility. It could help parents remain more rested throughout the night. However, it is important to evaluate safety features before purchasing a crib for your baby. This type of mattress presents a safety hazard since it doesn't offer a complete barrier to the parents' sleeping space and the infant's sleeping area. This can lead to gaps which can pose suffocation hazards to young infants. In addition, sharing the bed with an infant can increase the body heat of the parents and increases the chance of overheating which could lead to SIDS. While some manufacturers claim bedside co-sleepers are more secure than traditional cribs, these products are not subject to CPSC's safety standards. These cribs may have slats which allow the baby's head or legs to get caught. Their attachment mechanisms may be unstable, resulting in separation. Many of these surfaces have bedding that is loose that could cause the risk of suffocation. Babies aren't strong enough or have the coordination to free themselves from bedding that is soft. There are gaps between the mattress and frame can also pose an entrapment risk. Some of these items have a hard base that could cause injury to a baby if they fall onto it. One commenter suggested the CPSC include pictograms in warnings to these products. This will lower