i posted something awhile ago about trying to stop cosleeping bcuz i thought it was dangerous, and a few people commented saying how "if done correctly cosleeping reduces the risk of sids" so i was wondering what you mean by cosleeping correctly? ive decided to keep cosleeping since me and my son love it so much and it seemed to really stress him out trying to get him in his own bed. i have this book and it was talking about a dr who promotes the family bed. he was saying how great it is for bonding and developmentaly for babies its supposed to be great! so im happy with my decision so if your anti-cosleeping please dont bash or argue!
i just was wondering what are some tips on safe cosleeping, or any other advice moms who cosleep have for me!
thanks!
well, i coslept "dangerously" .."they" say to use a cosleeper, something you put in your bed or attach to your bed so no blankets or what have you can fall on top of baby. dd usually slept curled up in my arms =) for *me* i'm not a sound sleeper, so i never worried about rolling on her, or any body part smothering her. it made night feedings SUPER easy, and altho i didn't get quality sleep, i didn't lose all that much sleep either! =)
i also want to warn you, that i had a extremely difficult time getting her out of my bed. i stopped when she was 18mos, and to this day she still isn't the greatest sleeper! i'd just suggest do a lot of research on it, even start putting him to bed before you, so he learns to fall asleep on his own!
Obese parents should not co sleep.
No drugs, alcohol etc.
No fluffy bedding or pillows that could trap baby. There are lots of safe options though to still be comfy.
Keep baby next to mom until everybody gets used to having baby in the bed. Men can be less in tune to the little ones, so for the first few weeks it's best to sleep in between them, or have the baby in a co sleeper. We used a snugglenest with our first baby.
Other than that, I can't think of anything else at 12am LOL
I am a Canadian,breastfeeding (it IS best, there is nothing even close to that nutrition and bond), co sleeping, extended rear facing (if you don't rear face to the maximum of your seat, you're NOT doing all you can to protect your child), baby wearing, Non spanking (I want my kids to respect me, not fear me) ANTI- CIO, homemade baby food making, cloth diapering, organic (chemical free household!) recycling mama to TWO and one on the way! My husband is my equal and best friend, not my master and I believe basic health care should be a human RIGHT, not a privilege.
i do too... yet i don't. lol. most of the time i sleep in a recliner because my mattress sucks. so i sleep with my son in my arm... and most of the time we both fall asleep while he's nursing, which is going to be an extremely tough habit to break. but there have been nights where my kids and i have stayed overnight at a friend's house or my parent's house and ds and i cosleep in a regular bed. i'm also a light sleeper though, too. so i've never had any problems.
Quoting mamajen07:
well, i coslept "dangerously" .."they" say to use a cosleeper, something you put in your bed or attach to your bed so no blankets or what have you can fall on top of baby. dd usually slept curled up in my arms =) for *me* i'm not a sound sleeper, so i never worried about rolling on her, or any body part smothering her. it made night feedings SUPER easy, and altho i didn't get quality sleep, i didn't lose all that much sleep either! =)
i also want to warn you, that i had a extremely difficult time getting her out of my bed. i stopped when she was 18mos, and to this day she still isn't the greatest sleeper! i'd just suggest do a lot of research on it, even start putting him to bed before you, so he learns to fall asleep on his own!
i'm a proud young, unmarried, non-vaxing, non-spanking, co-sleeping, nurse-on-demand, disposable diaper using, occasional formula feeding, baby wearing, binkie giving, tattooed, vegetarian, 20 year old SAH momma to a 2 year old little diva and a 4 month old baby boy. i am also MADLY in love with the most amazing guy ever, who just happens to be their father <3
thanks molly! and yea im a light sleeper too so im not too worried about it and he sleeps in my arms or he wont sleep at all. i was gonna try to quit bcuz before i had him ive always been a really agressive sleeper and i was worried id hurt him. but i just feel really comfortable in bed with him and it hasnt happened so far and i just dont feel like its gonna happen
I always just felt more comfortable with my babies next to me and even though I am normally a very deep sleeper, I always slept really peacefully next to them it was just a little more lightly. I love cosleeping, I miss it so much.
Quoting cbesmommy:
thanks molly! and yea im a light sleeper too so im not too worried about it and he sleeps in my arms or he wont sleep at all. i was gonna try to quit bcuz before i had him ive always been a really agressive sleeper and i was worried id hurt him. but i just feel really comfortable in bed with him and it hasnt happened so far and i just dont feel like its gonna happen
yea i read that before! i smoked before i got pregant, so him sleeping with me is my reason to quit all together! :]
Quoting MamaToLucas:
I guess I'm a "dangerous" cosleeper :) One other thing to add to the list of DON'Ts is DON'T cosleep if you smoke (or if your SO smokes). Big no-no.
I am a co-sleeping, formula feeding, non cio, vaccinating, pro-life, catholic, feed on demand, cat loving, republican, college bound mommy to a beautiful 1 month old baby boy, Cooper Bryan and 1 year old angel baby, Taylor Lynn and wife to a loving and amazing husband Christopher!!!!
i know exactly what you mean! its to the point where even i cant sleep without him haha! its just so comfortable sleeping next to him, ill probably cosleep with all my future children
Quoting .Molly.:
I always just felt more comfortable with my babies next to me and even though I am normally a very deep sleeper, I always slept really peacefully next to them it was just a little more lightly. I love cosleeping, I miss it so much.
Quoting cbesmommy:
thanks molly! and yea im a light sleeper too so im not too worried about it and he sleeps in my arms or he wont sleep at all. i was gonna try to quit bcuz before i had him ive always been a really agressive sleeper and i was worried id hurt him. but i just feel really comfortable in bed with him and it hasnt happened so far and i just dont feel like its gonna happen
I am a co-sleeping, formula feeding, non cio, vaccinating, pro-life, catholic, feed on demand, cat loving, republican, college bound mommy to a beautiful 1 month old baby boy, Cooper Bryan and 1 year old angel baby, Taylor Lynn and wife to a loving and amazing husband Christopher!!!!
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on Feb. 9, 2010 at 1:42 AM