The DockATot is generally safer than co-sleeping WITHOUT any bed, but experts still caution that any form of Co-Sleeping (whether a Moses basket, Sleepyhead, Snuggle Me, etc…) still has some risks. One way to avoid this risk is to place the DockATot in a crib, bassinet or the popular HALO swivel bassinet (which still offers easy access and proximity for tired parents). The reality is, if you little one is a co-sleeper, the DockATot is a better solution for safe sleep than having nothing at all in the bed. Be sure to keep up to date with the latest safety developers on the American Academy of Pediatrics site, in particular for guidance on sudden infant death syndrome risk (SIDs).