How to Safely Co Sleep with Baby Without Sacrificing Your Comfort

In the United States (and much of the Western world), we’re pretty big fans of catching quality Z’s while cocooned in some super-soft bedding and supported by a just-soft-enough pillow top. 

And while there’s nothing wrong with wanting to feel comfy and cozy through the night, it can be challenging to know how to fit your cosleeping baby into your bedroom equation when you know that the oh-so-comfortable bedding you love isn’t quite right for them. 

But there have to be answers to how to safely co sleep with baby without sacrificing your own comfort, don’t there?

Good news: there are!

To feel super-comfortable all night long, while your baby is safely co-sleeping close by—all you need is the right crib (and a little bit of know-how when it comes to common co-sleeping terms!). 

how to safely co sleep with baby: WHY THE SLEEP SURFACE MATTERS

When you’re co-sleeping with your baby, the mattress matters. 

Most mattresses made for babies would feel too firm to satisfy adults. But that firmness is exactly what your baby needs to breathe easily and feel like their body is properly supported throughout the night.

That’s why when it comes to mattresses for your baby, the firmer the better!

But as parents begin to explore cosleeping, they wonder whether taking advantage of all the co-sleeping benefits means tossing out their much-loved mattress for one that their baby will prefer. 

Though parents who choose to bed-share (the term used to describe the practice of inviting your baby to share your bed through the night) might need to put extra thought and consideration into which mattress they choose, cribs like the babybay bedside sleeper make it easy to safely co sleep while keeping your long-loved mattress. 

That’s because the babybay bedside co sleeper helps you prioritize safe co-sleeping positions by practicing what is often called separate surface co-sleeping. 

Separate surface cosleeping is exactly how it sounds—instead of making room for your baby on your own mattress, you get to snore the night away on the bedding you love, while baby co-sleeps on a mattress of their own. 

You get to take advantage of all the co sleeping benefits that come from being no more than an arm’s reach away from your baby, while being filled with the peace of mind that comes from knowing baby is cradled in safe co sleeping positions that will keep them rested and happy. 

CO-SLEEPING WITH BABY COMFORTABLY: WHY SEPARATE SURFACE CO-SLEEPING IS BEST 

The truth is, no matter how careful you are when setting up your shared sleeping space and preparing to bed share, it can be incredibly challenging to set up an environment that works equally well for both you and baby. 

You’ll have to meticulously strip away all your memory foam mattress pads, soft quilts, comfy bedding, plush pillows, and take care to make sure that there are no gaps between the mattress and headboard or mattress and wall that could be dangerous if your baby gets stuck. 

But bedside sleepers like the babybay fit flush against your bed and cradle your baby in their own nurturing cocoon—so that you can rest easy and comfortably while knowing they’re doing the same. 

And rather than wondering how to safely co sleep with baby while still feeling comfy-as-can-be yourself, you can be confident that baby has everything they need to sleep safely through the night…on a co sleeper mattress made just for them. 

CO-SLEEPING BENEFITS: HOW DOES SEPARATE SURFACE CO-SLEEPING AFFECT THE BENEFITS YOU’LL GET?

There are plenty of cosleeping benefits to love (like better bonding between you and baby, better support for baby’s developing body and mind—the list goes on!). 

And luckily, you and baby can still experience all those benefits while choosing to sleep in safe co sleeping positions with the help of a baby crib like a bedside sleeper. 

Though you might be moving baby out of your bed and into a made-just-for-them space of their own, you’ll still be close enough for them to feel the positive effects of being by your side—and take advantage of the benefits that come from that kind of closeness. 

Which means you never have to worry again whether discovering how to safely co sleep with baby without giving up your own comfy mattress means that baby won’t be enjoying all the positives that co-sleeping has to offer. 

Because you’ll know that during all the nights that you’re sleeping happily, comfy as can be…

Your baby is feeling comfortable, nurtured, and supported during every second of their own sleep. 

How to Break Co Sleeping and Move Baby into a Room of their Own

There’s a reason why cosleeping has been one of the most-loved sleeping practices throughout history (and continues to be the bedtime norm for over 70% of children in the world!). Sleeping close to your baby gifts the whole family with better nights of rest, while promoting deep bonding during waking and sleeping hours. 

But there inevitably comes a time in every co sleeping family’s journey when stopping co-sleeping seems like the right next step. And when that time comes, it can be difficult to know how to break co sleeping and move your baby to a room of their own without it causing baby (or you!) extra stress.

Luckily, all you need to ease the transition from cosleeping is a little planning—and a little patience! 

That’s why we’re breaking down some of our top tips for smoothing the transition from co sleeping to a room of baby’s own—so that you can help your baby feel comfortable in their new space, while taking all the stress out of stopping co-sleeping. 

KNOW THAT THERE PROBABLY WILL BE A TRANSITION PERIOD WHEN STOPPING CO-SLEEPING 

Though you might know that it’s the perfect time to transition your baby to a room of their own, that doesn’t mean that your baby will be immediately on board. 

That’s because babies—just like adults!—are creatures of habit, and getting used to a new setup after so many months spent catching shuteye co-sleeping safely by your bedside will take a little getting used to. 

Even if you just know that your baby is fully ready for this next milestone in their cosleeping journey, you should still be realistic that getting baby comfortable with the change might involve a few nights of frustration (for you both!). 

If you’ve been practicing safe co-sleeping positions for a while now (like catching your Z’s with a bedside co-sleeper!), then baby has gotten used to having you close and easily accessible if they want love, cuddles, or nursing during the night. 

Though we have every confidence they’ll get used to their room soon—and you should have that confidence too!—it doesn’t mean that you won’t have to put a little work into showing them that you’re still there to care for their every need (even if you’re no longer sharing a room!). 

WHEN DECIDING WHEN TO STOP CO-SLEEPING CHOOSE THE RIGHT TIME

If it’s deep in the holiday season and you have a few dozen family members roaming your hallways and sleeping on your couch, it’s probably not the right time to decide to stop co-sleeping. 

When deciding how to break co sleeping choose a time when all is calm in your household and there aren’t any major life changes or stresses—like big work projects or family events—that could make it difficult for both you and baby to focus all your attention on the task at hand. 

During this time of transition, you should be focused on helping your baby get comfortable with their new sleeping arrangement. If life is feeling a little on the crazy side, consider waiting to transition from cosleeping until things have settled down.

DON’T JUST STOP COSLEEPING COLD TURKEY! HAVE SOME SLEEPOVERS 

Just because it’s time to stop cosleeping doesn’t mean the transition from cosleeping to a room of baby’s own has to happen all at once. You can help your baby get used to their new room by planning to spend a few nights on a mattress or sleeping bag on their floor. 

If you’ve been practicing safe co-sleeping positions with the help of a bedside co sleeper bed, then your baby has gotten very used to having you within arm’s reach. 

You can get them used to sleeping alone—while also helping them feel comfortable, confident, and nurtured in their new room—by showing them that you’re still physically there to support them. 

EASE THE TRANSITION FROM CO-SLEEPING BY FINDING OTHER WAYS TO BOND 

One of the biggest co-sleeping benefits is how much time your baby gets to spend with you. 

When baby is sleeping by your side with the help of a tool like the babybay bedside co sleeper, your night hours are full of deep moments of bonding. 

As you make your plan and consider how to break co sleeping so that the transition is as stress-free as possible for the whole family, consider putting a new cuddles-filled nighttime routine in place before you make the transition. 

Finding ways to show baby your love before they go to sleep—and getting them used to that routine before they move into a room of their own—will help them feel physically and emotionally supported in their new setup. 

So that during the nights when they’re getting used to sleeping in a room all their own, they know that your love is still close by.

How to Prep Your babybay Bedside Sleeper For Your New Arrival

Your co-sleeping journey begins way before your baby sleeps on their made-just-for-them baby bed side co sleeper for the first time. 

It starts the moment you look around online for the best baby bedside sleeper on the market (hint: you’ve stumbled upon the right page!), chats with fellow parents about bedside crib and bedside bassinet models they love, and click the “Choose Your Babybay” button so that we can get your brand new co-sleeper shipped straight to your door. 

Because when it comes to choosing co-sleepers, it’s not just about finding one that will provide you with feelings of ease after your baby arrives. 

It’s about choosing a bedside sleeper that is easy to unbox, easy to assemble, and easy to make a part of your and your baby’s soon-to-be shared bedroom space.

That’s why when we designed babybay, we had ease in mind. 

Properly assembling your babybay so that your co sleeper attaches to the bed takes just 12 steps, all easily accomplished with tools you already have at home (no trips to the hardware store needed). 

And though the assembly time might be short and simple, that doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing a single ounce of comfort or security. 

Each babybay co-sleeper has been given a gold star for safety from top safety certification organizations (including ASTM International, TÜV Rheinland, and Confidence in Textiles Oeko-Tex). 

So that you’ll have confidence your baby is peacefully sleeping safe and secure, while you’re catching Z’s with full peace of mind.

HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR BABY CO SLEEPER FOR THE MOST COMFORT 

Your little one is unique. And so is your family. Which is why we made it our mission to offer plenty of accessories and customizable color options that will make your %LINK% easily blend into your home (or stand out in your home, if that’s more your style).

Though all babybay bedside sleepers are made of 100% eco-friendly and fully sustainable beechwood (because we believe that caring for the Earth is just as important as caring for your family), you can easily choose untreated, walnut, white, or gray color options to help you personalize your co-sleeper so it feels part of your space. 

(Don’t worry—we never use the harmful glues, chemicals, or paints that you’ll find in most cribs. With us, it’s all-natural, all the time.)

You can even deck your baby co sleeper out with a colorful canopy or choose a tie-on padded crib border that creates a soft nest for your baby while giving a pop of cute with stars or polka dots.

So that by the time you’re finished putting together your babybay, you feel fully ready to welcome your baby home with a soft space all their own!

CONVERT TO A CRIB WITH A BEDSIDE BASSINET CONVERSION KIT

Straight out of the box, your baby co sleeper attaches to bed and keeps your baby secure by sitting flush against your own mattress. But for families who want to have options for converting their bedside crib into a moveable bassinet, the bedside bassinet conversion kit is here to help!

The bedside bassinet conversion kit has a wooden guard rail that can be installed in minutes with wooden locking clips, allowing your baby to sleep soundly—even if your bedside co-sleeper isn’t right next to your bed.

This is a perfect choice for families who have nursery space where their baby can nap (because yep–with the bassinet conversion kit and attachable roller casters you can easily roll your new standalone crib to another room), or who want to have options for how they use their bedside sleeper throughout their journey. 

AFTER UNBOXING: WHAT TO REMEMBER AS YOU START CO-SLEEPING 

Your relationship with babybay doesn’t end the moment that your bedside sleeper is unboxed! We’re here to support you and be by your (bed)side—see what we did there?—through all stages of your cosleeping journey. 

This means if the time ever comes when you feel like your babybay needs a little extra accessorizing—like a breathable, moisture-regulating, mattress pad upgrade or all-natural 100% organic cotton sheets—know that we’ll be here to help you out. 

And if a day ever comes when you’ve used your bedside sleeper for so many kiddos that you could use a few replacement parts—we’ve got you covered on that front too. 

Which is our way of saying, we’re here to help you for the long haul!  Get started on your babybay journey today.

When is Co Sleeping Safe for my Baby?

For parents wondering when is co sleeping safe?, there are many factors that need to be considered. 

Here’s the truth: there are many different sleep practices that often get grouped under the “co-sleeping” umbrella. 

And while some—like enjoying the benefits of a bedside cosleeper—offer an ASTM, TÜV, and Confidence in Textiles certified-safe solution for helping baby catch some rest while sleeping by your side, other common “co sleeping” practices don’t offer the same safety guarantee. 

“Bed sharing,” for instance, references the practice of inviting a baby into your own bed to sleep during the night. Though bed sharing is often considered one form of co-sleeping, there are key safety differences between the two. 

BED SHARING: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY AND THE QUESTION WHEN IS CO SLEEPING SAFE? 

The American Academy of Pediatrics knows that keeping your baby close during the first year of their life carries a whole host of benefits (like making nighttime nursing a breeze and helping you easily—and quickly!—respond to every crisis call).

That’s why they recommend room sharing with baby for at least the first 6 months of their life, and ideally through the first year. 

But in the eyes of the AAP, room sharing is not the same as bed-sharing. 

While bed-sharing with 6 month-old or younger babies can carry risks—like concerns about comfy bedding, soft objects, or any other pillowy or quilted materials causing harm—room sharing does not create these same concerns. 

When you room share, you offer baby the firm, made-just-for-them sleep space they need to feel comfortable, cozy, and safe all night long. 

You get to enjoy the adult mattress and oh-so-plush bedding you’ve come to love, while giving baby a sleeping space all their own that is perfectly designed to support them and keep them safe. 

Because you’re sharing a space rather than sharing a bed, you can room share with baby from the first moment they come home from the hospital. 

But bed-sharing with 6 month-old or younger babies is not as easily recommended since baby has yet to learn the escape artist skills they need to untangle themselves from any soft fabrics that come their way. (Those escape artist skills will come one day! But not for a while down the road.)

That means that you can feel confident practicing forms of co-sleeping that give baby a sleeping space that’s made just for them from the moment they come home from the hospital. 

But you should take a second safety glance before practicing any co sleeping methods (like bed-sharing with 6 month-old or younger babies) that encourage baby to sleep in a space that isn’t specially designed just for them, but is designed with your own adult comforts in mind. 

HOW TO CO-SLEEP SAFELY 

Luckily, it doesn’t have to be hard to co-sleep safely. 

There are certain gold-star cosleeping practices that help you get stress-free nights of sound rest while supporting your baby’s body and mind. 

Bedside sleepers deliver all the benefits of co sleeping—we’re talking more bonding time with baby, easier nighttime nursing, and boosted support for baby’s healthy physical and mental growth—while gifting you with peace of mind (which is one of the best gifts of all, can’t we agree?).

Bedside sleepers like the babybay attach snugly to the side of your own mattress, allowing you to sleep comfortably on the soft bedding you love while giving your baby a made-just-for-them sleeping space that properly supports their needs. 

That means they can enjoy the firm mattress that’s safest for them—without you having to sacrifice any of your own sleep comfort. 

The best part? Bedside co-sleepers allow you to always be within arm’s reach of your baby all through the night. That means you’ll be able to soak up all the close-by-baby benefits of cosleeping, without a single moment of stress or worry. 

WHEN IS CO-SLEEPING SAFE WITH A BEDSIDE CO-SLEEPER? 

The babybay bedside co sleeper has been lovingly designed to support your baby through nights of safe co sleeping as soon as they come home from the hospital. 

That means that the babybay will be there to support all of your co-sleeping needs from the moment that your baby is born!

And when you feel it’s the best age to transition from co-sleeping, you can be sure that your baby will be ready to get full nights of rest all on your own, with full confidence that you’re there to support them during every step of the way. 

That’s why parents that wonder when is co-sleeping safe? should keep this in mind—how you co-sleep matters when you’re trying to decide the right time to start. 

How to Transition Your Baby from Co Sleeping to Crib

All co-sleeping families are familiar with the feeling—as much as you’ve enjoyed the many benefits co-sleeping has to offer, it just feels like the right time to encourage baby to move away from your side and into a space of their own. 

And though you’re fully confident that the time to transition has come, you’re wondering how to transition baby from co sleeping to crib in the easiest and most stress-free way possible.  With the help of a few tips, tricks, and best practices, you can ease the transition for baby while making the experience worry-free for you. 

CONSISTENCY IS KEY

On the list of best practices for how to transition baby from co sleeping to crib being consistent takes the top spot.  It can be difficult (okay, not just difficult—impossible!) to think logically when you’re woken up at 2 am from a deep dream state. 

But once you’ve put a plan for transition in place, it’s important to follow it. Keeping consistent will help baby feel more comfortable with the changes and make it easier for you to get back to the long nights of restful sleep you crave. 

Of course, there might be nights when your half-asleep brain doesn’t quite stop your parenting instincts in time and your transition plan goes out the window. Don’t worry about one or two-speed bumps along the way—just get back on track with your transition plan the next night. 

KEEP BABY CLOSE 

Just because you’ve decided to move baby into a crib of their own doesn’t mean you have to move them far away. Choosing to gradually transition from co sleeping to crib can ease some of the stress for both you and baby. 

On the first night, keep baby close by pushing the crib firmly against your bed. That way, your baby will be able to take comfort in the familiar feeling of sleeping by your side. As the nights go on, slowly start moving your baby’s crib farther away from your own sleeping space until baby is fully comfortable and confident sleeping away from your side.  

For families who have been enjoying the many benefits of a bedside co sleeper throughout their co sleeping journey, this gradual transition can be made even easier.  Use a conversion kit to transform your bedside co sleeper into a baby bassinet. Then make a plan to start moving your baby’s bassinet away from your bedside slowly during the nights ahead. 

Because baby is already familiar with the sensations of sleeping in their made-just-for-them baby bedside co sleeper, they’ll feel more confident and comfortable as they adjust to the changes in their sleep routine. 

Instead of feeling the impact of many surprise changes at once (New mattress! New crib! More distance away from you!), they’ll be happy to catch some Z’s in the familiar sleeping space they already love. 

SLEEP WITH THEIR STUFF (SO THAT THEY FEEL LIKE THEY’RE SLEEPING BESIDE YOU!)

Your baby has slept right beside you for many nights, which means they’ve gotten used to being calmed by the familiar feeling of sensing you nearby.  (Fun fact: because newborns are still learning how to find meaning in all the things they see and hear daily, they develop a strong awareness of smell.)

Putting a little extra care into making sure that baby still feels the sensation of having you close—even when you’re across the room—can go a long way in making sure nights remain stress-free and rest-filled for all. Sleep with your baby’s bed sheets for a few nights before you start the transition from co sleeping to crib, so that when the time comes to set them up for sleep, they are surrounded by comfortable items that smell like you. 

Of course, you’ll want to choose the item you give to baby wisley. Sleeping with bulky blankets or plush toys can be a safety concern for newborns. 

But by sleeping with baby’s sheets and fitting them snugly on your baby’s mattress before they tuck in for the night, you’ll be able to help soothe your baby and keep any separation anxiety away–without a single safety concern. 

PICK THE RIGHT TIME. 

Only you know what’s best for you and your family—which means only you know when will be the right time to transition baby from co sleeping to crib. 

For many families, the decision to stop co-sleeping will come when baby becomes too active during the night, or you decide that it would be better for you to get back to having some space of your own. But even if your decision to transition away from co-sleeping is accompanied by some need to make the switch now; feelings set the stage for an easy transition by making sure that it’s a good time to start a new routine.

Avoid making big changes when family is in town, a big project is forcing you to work long hours, or other big life events are taking over your time and emotional energy.

Making sure that both you and baby are feeling settled, calm, and ready to rock and roll toward a new routine will help keep things feeling stress-free. 

GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK! 

Though many parents wondering how to transition from co-sleeping to crib feel pressure to get the process “perfect,” remember that only you know what works best for your family. 

Give yourself a break if there’s a day when your perfectly-made plans go out the window and know that your baby will get comfortable and content with the transition from co sleeping to crib soon.

Is Co Sleeping Bad?

Co-sleeping has long been the preferred—and safe, as long as you choose the right method!—way for families around the world to assure that their babies are getting nurturing rest. 

The kind of nurturing rest that uniquely supports baby’s healthy emotional and physical development while helping them feel close and comforted by those they love. 

For thousands of years, parents have relied on safe co-sleeping as a necessary tool in their grow-baby-healthy-and-strong toolkit. 

Let’s Start at the Beginning: What is Co-Sleeping?

Co-sleeping is often the catch-all term that is used to describe the nurturing experience of sleeping with your baby within arm’s reach. 

There are many ways to co-sleep, and co-sleeping will look a little different for every family that practices it. 

Some of these co-sleeping methods are safer than others.

In recent years, tools like bedside co sleepers have made it safe, easy, and stress-free to soak in all the benefits of co-sleeping.

Though sleeping in separate bedrooms has become the norm in the Western world, that does not mean that co sleeping is bad.  

In fact, studies (like one famously conducted by anthropologist John Whiting) have found that almost 70% of children living around the world sleep in the company of others. (Take a moment to really let those numbers sink in— 70%!)

Despite the overwhelming preference for co-sleeping around the world, in America, Canada, and many countries in Western Europe co-sleeping is finally becoming popular once again.

That’s not because co-sleeping is bad. 

In fact, there are many well-documented and well-loved benefits of co sleeping.

BENEFITS OF CO-SLEEPING: A QUICK OVERVIEW 

By co-sleeping, baby and parent are able to bond and become close-as-can-be during both their waking and sleeping hours. (Hard to believe, but our sleeping hours account for a third of our day—make them count!) 

Baby also benefits from a boosted immune system and better-supported development for their body and mind. 

Meanwhile, co-sleeping makes nighttime nursing a breeze for mom while making it quick and easy to respond to crises through the night and guarantee longer and more restful sleep for all. 

It shouldn’t be surprising that there are numerous benefits of co sleeping.

Human biology naturally encourages child and parent to seek contact during the night. 

You might think it’s simply your love for your child that has you craving a quick hug, kiss, or loving touch during all hours of the day and night (and love is definitely part of it!), but that mutual craving for contact is also just built into our physiology. 

That need for contact through the night is something that many cultures around the world understand well. 

In Japan, for instance, the most common sleeping position is referred to as kawa no ji (represented by the character for river: 川). The two longer lines in that character represent the parents, while the shorter one represents the child sleeping between. 

But in America and other Western cultures, history has set a trend of separating parents and babies during the night. 

That’s not because separating parents and babies is better—we’ve just gotten so used to sleeping separately that it’s hard to imagine that another way of sleeping could be more beneficial.

CO-SLEEPING THROUGHOUT HISTORY  

The Western world’s interest in sleeping separately can partly be traced back to the 19th century, when it became fashionable to show your wealth by building houses with extra bedrooms and filling those extra bedrooms with plush mattresses and beautiful cribs.

Though collecting mattresses is no longer the in-trend fashion statement it used to be, most families in the Western world continue to encourage their children to sleep in separate rooms. 

And while there’s nothing wrong with preferring for your child to sleep in a space separate from yours, over time this became seen as the standard way to sleep in the Western world—which quickly made all other sleeping methods seem like harmful alternatives. 

IS CO-SLEEPING BAD?  

When co sleeping is practiced safely, it delivers a bounty of benefits while helping you feel closer to your child (emotionally and physically!) all night long. 

But just like you have to make decisions with safety in mind when preparing a nursery or separate room for your child to sleep in, you need to make safety a priority when deciding the co-sleeping method that works for your family. 

Bedside infant co-sleepers make safe co-sleeping easy as can be by gifting baby with a safe, secure, and supported space to sleep by your side.

Your baby gets to drift off into sweet dreams with you within arm’s reach, while you get to enjoy the worry-free rest that comes from knowing you can quickly and easily respond to any nighttime feeding call that comes throughout the night. 

And while there may be other ways of co-sleeping out there, there’s only one safe co-sleeping method we can recommend. 

With the right bedside sleeper by your side, you’ll never have to wonder Is co-sleeping bad? again. You’ll be able to confidently drift toward dreamland, knowing your baby is safe, happy, and soaking in all the benefits that co-sleeping has to offer. 

Is co sleeping bad

Why a babybay Co Sleeper is Perfect for a Minimal Nursery

Have you been feeling overwhelmed by all the choices of baby products? Then you’re in the right place! Let’s break it down and get simple with the essentials and why babybay® should be at the top of your list…

Easily style your babybay® co sleeper to create a beautiful and relaxing space for you and your baby to safely share.

You don’t need to purchase ALL THE THINGS. At the same time, your budget-friendly or minimal nursery doesn’t need to be an empty room with a crib. It might even just be the corner of your own bedroom early on, and that’s ok! You will want to have the most essential items for you and your little one to find a peaceful and relaxing space together. Here are 3 reasons why a babybay® co sleeper bed is the perfect piece to build your nursery around.

1. SKIP THE TRADITIONAL CRIB

Traditional cribs are so BIG and bulky… and expensive! These days many parents now choose to keep their babies near them in their bedroom during the first few months. This is especially true for breastfeeding moms who may need to have easy and quick access to the baby during the night for nursing. Purchasing a separate crib on top of a bedside bassinet is already an added expense, but also means it may be sitting in the nursery collecting dust for months before it gets any use.

You’ll want to soak up as many snuggles as you can with your baby. Keeping them close by your bed allows for as much bonding time as possible with your little one.

If you’re considering a Co sleeper like babybay®, then you most likely are planning on some time with your little one near your own bedside and then transitioning to their own room later on. Keeping things minimal in your nursery can leave you more room for a comfortable rocker and more space for your child to play later on. This is especially true if you’re limited on square footage or your children will share a room.

A babybay® is the perfect size to fit next to almost any bedside with your newborn, and easily transitions to keep your little one safe in their own room as they grow.

2. MULTI-PURPOSE FOR THE WIN

When selecting nursery items and looking for budget-friendly options, always look for quality items that can have multiple uses. For example, you need a place to change your baby, but not necessarily a changing table. Add a changing pad to the top of a dresser, create a portable basket with diaper supplies and a roll-up mat for a quick change on any surface. Try to avoid items that will only be useful for a short time and look for items that can fill multiple needs.

One of the many great features of a babybay is the flexibility to adjust and grow with your child. From a co sleeper, to stand-alone bassinet, to a bench, a play space, a desk, or many other options. The sturdy beechwood construction and conversion kits for different stages will ensure your piece lasts for years as your child grows up or adapts through the transitions as younger siblings join your family later on.

3. ALL THE SLEEPING ESSENTIALS IN ONE PLACE

With so many choices out there it’s easy to get to a point of decision fatigue. It’s exhausting to search through what to pick, from where, and tons of options from endless stores. We’ve made it very simple for you with our 3 babybay® co sleeper bed models to choose from, mattresses, and even organic cotton Jersey sheets in a variety of colors.

Choose the model and accessories to fit your space and your nursery style. Conveniently delivered and easy to assemble in just a few minutes, we guarantee a stress-free and great experience with your babybay.

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Is your Babys Bedside Crib Exposing Them to Toxins?

We know you want the best for your baby. That’s why you make a point to research the safest products they will come into contact with. Before deciding on the sleep environment best for your family, there’s something you need to know. Not all cribs/bassinets/sleepers are made alike. Without knowing what safety certifications and materials to choose, you run the risk of opting for a bedside crib or sleeper that is made with toxic materials which can pose a threat to your baby’s health. 

Certain paints, glues, woods, and plastics can emit harmful chemicals and gasses known to cause cognitive delays, chronic health issues such as allergies, asthma, kidney failure, cancer, and more. Knowing that your newborn baby will be spending 16-18 hours a day in their bedside crib, it is vitally important to make the most educated decision on which one you use. Choosing a trustworthy crib and mattress is one of the best choices you can make for your baby, and we’re here to help take the guesswork out of the process.

MUST HAVE SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

Below are the leading safety certifications to look for when deciding on the safest sleeper for your baby. Each year, the standards are updated to adapt to technology and changes in the market. As a result, leaders in crib safety urge parents to use a new crib, not one handed down. Older cribs may not meet current standards and have the potential of risking your baby’s safety. Look for the following safety certifications when deciding on your next sleeper. 

ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials)

The ASTM is one of the leading third-party product testers. They focus on the structural safety of a product — how it’s built, it’s ability to maintain safety with normal wear and tear, the safety of the materials used, and they also search for toxins in finishes, paints, flame retardants and more.

OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 for BABIES

The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 label guarantees that every material used in the process of making a product, is 100% safe for your baby. Arguably the most rigorous testing criteria of them all, OEKO-TEX searches for both regulated and non-regulated substances, going beyond national and international requirements. The company also updates its standards at least once a year, if not more, to incorporate scientific finds, and changes to statutory requirements — which is no small feat.

IDENTIFYING TOXINS

VOCs – Volatile Organic Compounds

VOCs are gasses emitted from certain woods, glues, and paint finishes. On items kept indoors, they can be up to 10x more harmful, especially to babies. What qualifies as a VOC? Formaldehyde, benzene, phenol, phthalates, and a slew of other gasses. 

PVC AND PHTHALATES: 

Found in soft plastics and are used to add fragrance to products (to avoid smelling toxins.) If it smells artificial, it probably is. PVCs and Phthalates are known for making allergies worse in children, can cause kidney and liver lesions, cancers, and reproductive problems.

BISPHENOLS (BPA + BPS):

Used in the making of clear hard plastics. Has been shown to cause prostate cancer, breast cancer, female infertility, obesity, and reproductive damage.

FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS: 

Often used on textiles, mattresses, foam inserts. Can cause endocrine and thyroid disruption, immune system disruption, reproductive issues, cancers, and have adverse effects on child development.

SELECTING THE RIGHT MATERIALS

WOOD:

Always choose Solid Hardwoods. Other options such as solid softwood, or MDFs (Medium Density Fiberboards — such as particleboard and plywood,) require glues, plastics, and other adhesive materials (to hold them together,) which may contain VOCs or other toxins — in particular, formaldehyde.

PAINT/FINISHES:

Always inspect the type of paint or finish used in manufacturing. Water-based paints are the only non-VOC emitting paints available on the market.

WHY BABYBAY IS THE BEST OPTION

babybay is the ONLY eco-friendly, non-toxic, fully attachable co-sleeper on the market. Here’s how we’re leading the pack:

babybay offers a line of all-natural, sustainably sourced, eco-friendly co sleeper cribs to promote a healthy sleep environment for your newborn. Unlike other co-sleepers on the market, babybay uses no plastics or harmful glues. All our finishes are low to zero VOC and certified non-toxic.

babybay’s bedside crib only have a few basic ingredients:

100% natural beechwood

Water-based wood glue

Water-based finishes (Untreated babybay has no finish) NO VOC

Metal hardware: contains no heavy metals such as lead or cadmium

We NEVER use medium-density fiberboard (MDF), fillers, or artificial materials.

Safety Certifications: ASTM, CPSC, FSC, TUV/GS, Oeko Tex-100 Class 1

Our Mattresses: Free from hazardous chemicals, awarded the “Confidence in Textiles†certificate for being free of harmful substances (Öeko-tex Standard 100 Class 1 for babies)

Take the guesswork out of the bedside crib safety process by choosing a babybay co sleeper crib for your newborn baby.

What Is Co Sleeping and How Do I Know if It’s Right for Us?

What is co sleeping? Co-sleeping is often used as a catch-all term to describe the experience of sleeping with your baby close by.

Co-sleeping may look a little different for every family. Parents may lay their child in a safe bedside sleeper that attaches to the side of their own bed, or they might share a bedroom with their child but encourage baby to sleep in a separate crib. They might even sleep with their baby nestled up against them all through the night. 

Though there are many ways to co sleep, some are far safer than others. (Bedside sleepers, we’re looking at you and giving you a gold star!) 

But all forms of co-sleeping have one thing in common: they’ve been the safe sleeping practice preferred by families throughout history. 

Though parents in many modern Western countries have popularized separate bedrooms and detached cribs, for thousands of years going to sleep curled up near your newborn has been the norm. 

In fact, parents from many different cultures have long understood that co-sleeping promotes healthy emotional and physical development while bonding you and your baby, easing the stress of nighttime nursing, and gifting everyone in the house a more restful night of rest. 

(A full night of rest—now that’s something at the top of every new parent’s wish list!)

But as soon as mattresses and cribs became the new in-trend home fashion statement of the 19th century, parents in the Western world increasingly kicked children out of their own beds and moved them into mattresses and rooms of their own. 

In America, Canada, and Europe, some parents continue to boot children out of their own bedroom and encourage them to sleep through the night alone. 

However, anthropologist John Whiting surveyed 186 cultures and found that solitary sleeping might be a Western trend, but it’s far from a universal norm. He discovered that almost 70% of children living and growing around the world sleep in the company of others. 

That proves that co-sleeping isn’t just a trend—it’s the most popular and longest-loved sleeping practice in history.

What are Common benefits of co sleeping?

To grow healthily in body and mind, your baby needs to be able to receive—and respond to—a ton of sensory feedback. When babies are alone in their room at night, they lose the opportunity to grow their sensory awareness during their sleeping hours. 

But when babies are able to sleep close to others, they learn to bond and build meaningful connections while learning, growing, and developing an ability to separate and identify different sensory input. 

This helps them breathe more regularly, while experiencing less stress overall by learning what it feels like to be safe, secure, and protected.  

(And that’s good news—because when babies are less stressed, they put more energy into healthy growth and reap the rewards of a healthier immune system!)

But your baby isn’t the only one who benefits of co sleeping. Parents can care for their own bodies and minds by making nighttime nursing easier and getting a few much-needed extra hours of shut-eye. 

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CO-SLEEPING AND BEDSHARING?

Many parents who start to explore co-sleeping will find another term pop up in their suggested searches: bed sharing. 

Bed-sharing is just as it sounds—it’s the practice of inviting your newborn not just into your bedroom, but onto your mattress as well. 

Though bed sharing may boast some of the same benefits as other forms of co-sleeping—including increased bonding between parents and child and a less stressful night’s sleep for all—it can also be far less safe.

The feather-topped, super-soft, oh-so-pillowy mattresses that most of the Western world prefers can’t properly support your baby throughout the night. Your baby needs firmness and stability under their body while they sleep to ensure their body’s healthy growth. 

Though baby will love having you nearby as they rest, they won’t love your sleeping surface. 

Nor will they love all the extra blankets, pillows, and other comfort materials that adults love to cocoon in. 

As comfy as it might be for adults to tuck into a long night surrounded by a cloud of goose down, those comfort items can easily get wrapped around your baby throughout the night and lead to unsafe situations. 

That’s why parents should choose safe sleep for babies when setting up their environment. 

By choosing a bedside sleeper that fits flush against their bed, parents can control the specifics of their baby’s environment. 

(The first step? Pick a bedside co sleeper that’s right for baby and right for your room!) 

Baby can sleep securely nestled within an arm’s reach of their parents but feel comforted and protected on a mattress that is firm enough to support them and ensure safe sleeping. They can receive, learn, and grow from all the sensory input they receive throughout the night—while their parents sleep soundly knowing that they are safe in a bedside sleeper built just for them. 

Aluminum Wiring Repair in Calgary

How You Can Keep Your Family Safe From The Dangers Of Aluminum Wiring Without Ripping Out Your Walls ... I'll also show you how to fix it without investing a truckload of cash doing it.

If your house was constructed during the late sixties to the mid seventies, there is a good chance that aluminum electrical wiring was utilized instead of copper for its electrical circuits. Aluminum was utilized due to the fact that there was a lack of copper due to the Vietnam War.

Nevertheless, in time, trouble emerged - particularly ... houses were burning down with the aluminum connections to gadgets - outlets and changes - as the cause. As a matter of reality, research study carried out by Franklin Research study Institute for Consumer Item Security Commission (CPSC) exposed that homes developed with aluminum circuitry are 55 times most likely to catch fire than houses wired with copper. There is nothing incorrect with the aluminum itself. It is an excellent conductor and less expensive than copper. The problems develop since aluminum expands and agreements far much faster than copper when utilized. This can trigger a loose connection, creating gaps that can cause stimulating and fire. Intensifying the problem further is the truth that aluminum almost immediately begins to oxidize the minute it is exposed to the oxygen in our air. This reaction forms an oxide covering on the wire just like rust types on iron.

This oxide decreases the capability for the wire to perform electrical power leading to a lot more heat. Eventually, it can end up being hot enough to melt or burn fixtures - such as wall outlets and changes - where the exposed aluminum is in contact with the brass connections. So the issue is the exposed aluminum around the connections - and the connections themselves. When deemed to be unsafe in 1974, aluminum electrical wiring was all but stopped in house applications. Unfortunately, it was far too late for the homes currently installed with it.

If your house is fitted with aluminum circuitry, you can be facing other issues aside from the obvious danger of fire. Some insurance companies will not insure houses with aluminum wiring unless it is upgraded to present day electrical code. This can cause unfortunate and undesirable financial responsibilities if you were trying to sell your house or get your renovations passed by a government inspector. Furthermore, if your insurance provider discovers that a fire in your home was triggered by aluminum wiring connections, they may reject your claim for monetary compensation. Now there are numerous options to this bad situation, however the very first thing you have to do is determine if you have aluminum circuitry to start with. You can get an electrical specialist managed by a master electrical expert to take a look at it for you.

But the simplest method to do this is to take a look at the printed or embossed markings on the outer coat of the electrical electrical wiring, which are visible in incomplete walls or ceilings in basements, attics, or garages. Cable television with aluminum conductors will have "Al" or "Aluminum" and other information marked on one side of the cable television jacket every few feet along its length. If for whatever reason, you can not see any circuitry, then there is another, albeit a little more involved way of monitoring.

Here are the 3 simple actions:

Step 1 - plug a hair clothes dryer or light into any wall outlet, turn it on and leave it on.

Action 2 - go to your circuit panel and trip (switch off) the breaker representing that outlet. You'll understand you have the best breaker when your hair clothes dryer or light is off when you examine back on it.

Step 3 - disconnect the gadget and remove the outlet from the wall and inspect the wiring connected to it. DO NOT DETACH THE ELECTRICAL WIRING. You can make the connection worse if you do.

You must be able to see the bare wire underneath the screws. It is simple to recognize aluminum since of its colour. If you an orange color, this is copper. Nevertheless, if the exposed wire underneath the screws is white, it is aluminum. Got it?

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babybay Among Top Co Sleeper Brands

The website Get toText rated the top 6 co-sleeper brands and babybay is on the list! The article talks about how co-sleeping is the current trend. The idea behind co-sleeping is to give the baby a feeling of security by having their parents close by. This shared sleep is good for the child’s development as well as anxiety prevention in those early months. 

The criteria used for choosing the Top 6 co sleeper brands are:

Reference brands: we make sure to select brands from the childcare sector that have proven their worth and leave no doubt as to the seriousness of manufacturing 

User reviews and feedback: ratings, testimonials from parents, and advice from early childhood professionals are brought together in order to draw the most objective assessment possible

Comparison and careful study of the characteristics of the models on the different merchant sites

Total independence when choosing products: the models of the brands mentioned are not aware of these analyzes or of influence on our choices.

If you are looking at co sleeper brands consider the leading, attachable, bedside co-sleeper by babybay. Not only are we the only eco-friendly sleeper on the market, but we are also committed to sustainable manufacturing. Each of our sleepers are made with the highest quality, European beechwood, and, for every tree used, we plant another. You’ll never see plastics, cardboard, or any toxic paints on our sleepers. Plus, we hold 2 of the highest safety certifications from Europe and the United States.

Our customers love our bedside sleepers because they’re created by parents, for parents — showing a true understanding of your everyday struggles and needs. 

Safe Co Sleeping with a Co Sleeper Bed

Co sleeping is an ancient practice. Sharing the parent’s bed with an infant was the norm in all societies prior to the 1700s according to a 1995 study published by the Official Journal of the Royal College of Midwives.

In many countries and cultures, co-sleeping and using a co sleeper bed is still widely practiced, where the benefit for both babies and mothers can still be seen today. Medical and scientific evidence suggests that co-sleeping (sleeping in close quarters with baby and parent) has many benefits that the Western practice of leaving infants alone in a room of their own does not.

In fact, babies who co sleep are often reported to seem happier than babies who don’t. Lactation consultants, doulas, midwives, and safe sleep professionals recommend the babybay co sleeper bed for safe co-sleeping practices. The babybay is an eco-friendly, non toxic baby %LINK% that allows parents and their newborn to sleep side by side at night, but in separate spaces. This is safe co-sleeping at its best.

Though there are dangers associated with certain types of co-sleeping, not all co-sleeping was created equally. Bed-sharing and couch-sharing have proven to be dangerous for babies, occasionally leading to SIDS.

Safe co-sleeping, or room-sharing, ensures that the infant is close to his or her parents, but not directly in bed with them, where overheating or suffocation from sheets being pulled up too high may occur. A bedside sleeper or co sleeper bed allows for safe co-sleeping to take place, giving baby his or her own crib space, while snuggled up right next to the parent’s bed.

Learn more about the babybay co sleeper bed on our website.

The babybay Bedside Co Sleeper Crib Helps You Get More Sleep

Thank you to The MonarchMommy for your review of the babybay bedside co sleeper crib! In her review, The MonarchMommy talks about the uniqueness and customizability of the babybay bedside co sleeper crib as well as highlights many of the great qualities of the babybay. 

Here are some of the Top Reasons MonarchMommy likes babybay: 

 

Safety – made of solid beechwood, manufactured in Germany and is made to the highest European standards.

Non-toxic finish – no or low VOC – natural antibacterial and antistatic protection

Durability – “There’s no plywood or plastic here, just strong sturdy beechwood, so you can feel confident that it’s not a flimsy piece of furniture that won’t stand the test of time. The babybay® will absolutely last through more than one child!”

Versatility – can transform into bassinet, crib or even a bench – “A crib that doubles as a bassinet, co-sleeper, and a bench once baby’s outgrown it? Yes please!” – The MonarchMommy

Safety certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturer’s Association (JPMA), ASTM international child safety standards, and TUV/GS (German Safety Approval)

 

“Once you’ve got the babybay® set up against the bed, you’ve created a perfect little sleep nest for you and your baby. It’s like bed-sharing and co-sleeping without losing even an inch of your own sleep space. Baby is within arm’s reach for those late-night feedings, and best of all, baby is close AND safe in the babybay®.” – The MonarchMommy

 

Below is an excerpt of the review:

Enter the babybay! I only wish I’d known about this great baby sleep solution before my little ones were born. It’s something that gives you options and a customizability that I haven’t seen in baby sleep setups before. Want to know what it’s all about? Here you go! 

What exactly is a babybay®? The babybay® is more than just a co-sleeper, it’s a bedside sleeper that actually attaches securely to any regular bed (with or without a boxspring). It is made out of locally-sourced beechwood, so it’s sustainable AND offers natural antibacterial and antistatic protection. The babybay® is manufactured in Germany and is made to the highest European standards. There are four finishes to choose from, and each is done with a high-quality water-based finish that is non-toxic and no or low VOC. That definitely promotes a safe sleeping environment for your precious little bundle. The height of the platform of the babybay® is fully adjustable, so it will fit most bed heights with ease.

Once you’ve got the babybay® set up against the bed, you’ve created a perfect little sleep nest for you and your baby. It’s like bed-sharing and co-sleeping without losing even an inch of your own sleep space. Baby is within arm’s reach for those late-night feedings, and best of all, baby is close AND safe in the babybay®. The babybay® is nice and sturdy too. There’s no plywood or plastic here, just strong sturdy beechwood, so you can feel confident that it’s not a flimsy piece of furniture that won’t stand the test of time. The babybay® will absolutely last through more than one child!

Learn more about the babybay bedside co sleeper crib on our website.

Aluminum Wiring Repair in Calgary

How You Can Keep Your Family Safe From The Dangers Of Aluminum Electrical Wiring Without Ripping Out Your Walls ... I'll likewise reveal you how to fix it without spending a truckload of money doing it.

If your house was built during the late sixties to the mid seventies, there is a good chance that aluminum wiring was utilized instead of copper for its electrical circuits. Aluminum was used due to the fact that there was a shortage of copper due to the Vietnam War.

Nevertheless, over time, problem emerged - specifically ... houses were burning down with the aluminum connections to gadgets - outlets and changes - as the cause. As a matter of truth, research study conducted by Franklin Research study Institute for Consumer Item Safety Commission (CPSC) revealed that houses built with aluminum wiring are 55 times most likely to catch fire than houses wired with copper. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the aluminum itself. It is an excellent conductor and less pricey than copper. The problems emerge because aluminum expands and agreements far faster than copper when used. This can cause a loose connection, creating spaces that can cause sparking and fire. Compounding the issue even more is the fact that aluminum almost immediately starts to oxidize the minute it is exposed to the oxygen in our air. This response forms an oxide finishing on the wire similar to rust types on iron.

This oxide decreases the ability for the wire to carry out electrical power leading to even more heat. Ultimately, it can end up being hot enough to melt or burn fixtures - such as wall outlets and changes - where the exposed aluminum is in contact with the brass connections. So the issue is the exposed aluminum around the connections - and the connections themselves. When deemed to be hazardous in 1974, aluminum wiring was all however stopped in house applications. Sadly, it was far too late for the homes already set up with it.

If your home is fitted with aluminum circuitry, you can be dealing with other problems aside from the apparent risk of fire. Some insurer will not insure homes with aluminum circuitry unless it is upgraded to present day electrical code. This can trigger unfortunate and unwelcome financial commitments if you were attempting to sell your home or get your renovations gone by a federal government inspector. Additionally, if your insurer discovers that a fire in your house was triggered by aluminum circuitry connections, they may decline your claim for monetary compensation. Now there are a number of options to this bad situation, however the first thing you have to do is determine if you have aluminum wiring to start with. You can get an electrical contractor managed by a master electrical expert to take a look at it for you.

However the most convenient way to do this is to look at the printed or embossed markings on the external coat of the electric wiring, which are visible in incomplete walls or ceilings in basements, attics, or garages. Cable with aluminum conductors will have "Al" or "Aluminum" and other details marked on one side of the cable television coat every couple of feet along its length. If for whatever reason, you can not see any circuitry, then there is another, albeit a bit more involved method of monitoring.

Here are the 3 basic steps:

Step 1 - plug a hair clothes dryer or light into any wall outlet, turn it on and leave it on.

Step 2 - go to your circuit panel and trip (shut off) the breaker representing that outlet. You'll understand you have the ideal breaker when your hair clothes dryer or light is off when you check back on it.

Step 3 - disconnect the device and eliminate the outlet from the wall and check the electrical wiring attached to it. DO NOT DETACH THE WIRING. You can make the connection worse if you do.

You ought to be able to see the bare wire below the screws. It is easy to acknowledge aluminum because of its colour. If you an orange color, this is copper. Nevertheless, if the exposed wire beneath the screws is white, it is aluminum. Got it?

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