does any body else sleep next to there baby ?

Brittney - posted on 03/15/2010

I have a bassinet right next to my side of the bed and its so reassuring having my son in the room with us. Sometimes he will wake up in the middle of night and just want to be held so I will on my side and lay his head on my arm with him facing me. Co-Sleeping every once in awhile is a great way to bond. Im a very light sleeper and am very aware that he is next to me. I wouldnt recommend sleeping with your baby if you are a heavy sleeper and roll around alot. But at the end of day you are their parent and know whats best for your child.

Kim - posted on 03/15/2010

i started out sleeping on the floor in my daughters nursery but then got a bassenett and put it beside our bed. she is just over 2 months now and is back in the nursery but when she wakes up around 7 am we have a cuddle when dad goes to work. Though if you want your babies to fall asleep faster and stay asleep warm up thier beds before you put them in it. they go from being warm with you to a cold bed and they dont like it. i found that worked good for my daughter.

Martika - posted on 03/15/2010

I sleep with my baby next to me in the bed. I feel more relaxed with her being next to me.

Victoria - posted on 03/15/2010

I BF feed my son also wat i do is put his moses basket right next to my bed so i can keeep a close eye on him,it does of course mean i have to sit up in bed but its no hassle really the only reason i wouldnt have him in with me is because when he gets older it wil be harder to get him back into his own bed xx

Jodine - posted on 03/15/2010

Your baby has spent the last nine months inside you, close than close! Its normal for both of you to want to sleep next to each other.
Suffocating her is pretty unlikely, so long as her face is always clear of blankets. One thing thats pretty interesting that my midwife taught me is that babies cannot regulate their breathing very well, thats why they seem to stop breathing for a few second and then they breath really fast, having baby sleep close to you means they can use your breathing rythym to follow. Makes sence, and think about most non-western countries, they dont have fancy cots etc so they all sleep with their babies, many have their baby strapped to their bodies for the first couple of years!
Keep up the good work and keep listening toyour baby :)

Lorrielyn - posted on 03/15/2010

i put my daughter in her playpen next to me but when she cry i get so lazy to put her back into her bed that i put her beside me in my bed.. she sleep so good beside me..

Lindsey - posted on 03/15/2010

my little parker sometimes has trouble sleeping (he's mildly colicy) and so i will put him in his boppy pillow and put that next to me in bed. that way i won't roll over on him & he's not wiggling enough yet to get out into an unsafe position. i think it's ok, but i won't be getting them into habit of it b/c my husband and i would like our bed to be OUR bed! :o)

Cynthia - posted on 03/15/2010

I am not breastfeeding and we actually have th ebaby sleep in the nursery for most of the night. However we are guilty of bringing him to our bed some mornings to let him sleep with us. Its our time to spend with our baby thats nice and quiet and hasnt become hectic with everyday life yet. We place our baby on top of my boppy pregnant pillow so that he sits higher then us. we love having this time with him.

Jaime - posted on 03/15/2010

I also BF and sleep with my 7 week old daughter. If your smart about it then it's no more dangerous then them being in a crib, plus baby loves it. I tried to put her to sleep in her own crib next to me and she woul cry and cry, then I took her into bed with me and she cuddles up against me and sleeps wonderfully, when she needs to nurse I just slip my nipple in her mouth and she latches and I go back to sleep. I often wake up and find her sleeping nuzzled against my breast, it's so adorable and wonderful. Now we both wake up well rested.

Abbey - posted on 03/15/2010

my daughter is 8 weeks old and sleeps in her bassinet right beside my bed (has from the day we brought her home), she sleeps right threw from 10pm till around 7am, then she sleeps in my bed for a few more hours once dad goes to work. I dont have to worry about rolling on her and everyone gets a goodnight sleep.

Heather - posted on 03/14/2010

I sleep with my daughter in the bed with me because I breastfeed and usually fall asleep while I am feeding her. But I also put her to bed at the beginning of the night in her bassinet, that way she learns to fall asleep on her own so I don't have to worry as much about struggling to get her in her own bed when she's older.

Kathryn - posted on 03/14/2010

my baby sleeps with me all the time in my bed. i dont breast feed but she seems to sleep longer and i do to.....its just much more comforting for me and her to have her that close. my infant sleeps on one side of me and my tot on the other side poor dad is runnin out of room. dont worry what they say you should do just do wat works for you

Kayla - posted on 03/14/2010

I bottle feed but Cora sleeps next to me almost every night. How do you like the moses basket? I have been thinking about getting one for Cora. She is 6 weeks old.

Kamacita - posted on 03/14/2010

I sleep with my daughter also right next to me ....Because your right it's been times i done seen her seeming like she is chocking so i was glad i was right there !!! No sweetie your not being paranoid your a mother ( like me who's crazy about her baby !! ) lol ..to be honest with you i couldn't see her sleeping anywhere else if its not by me lol hope this helped you are not alone !

Stephanie - posted on 03/13/2010

my son sleeps in his crib but in the mornings he usually comes and lays in bed with me and goes back to sleep i think it is important to have some mommy baby cuddle time!

Joanna - posted on 03/13/2010

My son has slept with me only at nights from like 2am-7am... I BF and its so much easier to do, maybe it's laziness on my part.. but I love having him right there! Once he starts rolling over I think I want him back in his bassinet or crib. He naps in his bassinet during the day, so it's not THAT bad ;)

Sarah - posted on 03/13/2010

same here, it started at the very beginning of bringing caleb home- we set him in the crib as soon as he would fall asleep, then about 10 minutes later he would wakeup, realize where he was and start screaming. i would go in his room, rock him to sleep and then put him back in the crib. no longer than 10 minutes he woke himself back up, crying to be held. this went on all night. after a few exhausted nights, i brought him to bed with us and let him fall asleep on my chest. i do admit, this was not the plan. we have a beautiful crib for him, i always thought thats where he would start off sleeping.. but things dont always go as planned. scared to death he will be rolled over on, he stays right on my chest. i am a light sleeper as it is so any little noise will wake me up, but its better than trying to figure out how to get him to stop crying when he is left alone in the crib. i'm not sure how long it will take to adjusting him to his room, but for now its fine with us. he is still so little i think its important that all of his needs are met and he is not feeling abandoned in the crib. plus, BF is so much more easier when they are right there and you don't have to get up so many times. nap time is spent in the crib, but he doesnt sleep for nearly as long as he would if i was holding him or laying him on his tummy. again, they say not to have them on their tummies to sleep but i think its okay if you are there watching them.

Lisa - posted on 03/12/2010

I do not breastfeed but i still think it is alright to have your baby sleep next to you. I agree that it makes the mommy sleep much better knowing your baby is still breathing and what better way to know than to have one hand on their chest. I do keep my son far enough away though that I dont have the ability to just roll on top of him on accident.

Melissa - posted on 03/12/2010

I have a cousin who suffocated her infant on accident by sleeping next to him! However, even though that scares me i am aware of what can happen and am very cautious but i also sleep with my daughter! For one it is a lot easier breastfeeding and i dont want her crying when she wakes up waking up my son as well. And there is nothing better than waking up and seeing that sweet face sleeping next to you. Bottom line i think it is fine i do it but be very careful and be alert to the risks!!

Emily - posted on 03/12/2010

I BF as well and I agree with you. It is so much easier to feed them when they are already next to u and all u gotta do is lift up your shirt. I also sleep with my son next to me. Although they say not to sleep with your baby we are mom and who knows better then us? At least thats the way I look at it :) Theres nothing more comforting then your baby next to you and as long as she is safe and happy thats all that matters.