Life With A Baby - Co-sleeping

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:25 AM

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Hi Gillian.Congratulations on your newborn. She smiles a lot already and she looks so cute, amazing! I reckon that transitioning her to her crib at this early age would be easiest. It may be a little more difficult for you especially with the realized convenience - I know I do! :D

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 4:34 PM

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susan

My daughter is 10 months old and currently sleeps with me...... she used to sleep in her crib until 4 months ago when she started teething. I agree she does sleep better however, we would love for her to move back into her crib but we're not having much luck. Can anyone give me some advice how to make this transition.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 5:34 PM

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Oh geez, the transition to crib challenge. So far what seems to have worked pretty well is holding my baby (now 10 mos old) until he's really asleep like a log. Then gently putting him down in his crib. When he stirs, which he usually does (they just have this built-in altimeter, don't they?), I immediately walk out of the bedroom and let him cry it out a bit. Usually within 5 to 10 minutes he's done complaining and sleeps through the night. When I'm lucky, he just rolls over to his tummy or lay flat on his back.

Friday, April 09, 2010 11:14 AM

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Debbi (Administrator)

I have no 'quick solution', as I do believe any transition from co-sleeping will take some time (after all, it's not fair to just suddenly change the rules on baby!). However, I have found this article quite interesting and useful - http://drjaygordon.com/attachment/sleeppattern.html

That being said, we have co-slept with Zoey from birth (she is now 13 months old), and we don't really have a plan to change anything - we'll continue for as long as it works for us. Part of it is that we enjoy our little alarm clock :) but mostly because it's a way for us to enjoy time together since I've gone back to work and she is in daycare all day. We have used some of the techniques - my husband goes to soothe her when she wakes after 11pm, and she does settle with him within a few minutes.

Also, there's a personal story about a gentle transition from family bed to own room at http://drjaygordon.com/attachment/gentletranstition.html

BTW If there are any AP parents out there, this site has a lot of great information, tips, ideas, etc in the "Topics" section.

Saturday, April 10, 2010 10:17 PM

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Sylph

Rob and I are still co-sleeping with Ever, who is 20 months old. We love it, and have no intention to stop until she indicates her readiness to us. If she is like my other two kids, she will be bunking with us for another year or so...

Tuesday, May 04, 2010 3:34 PM

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Claire (Administrator)

Some information I came across this week.

New Sleep recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada:

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/dca-dea/prenatal/pdf/safe-sleep-eng.pdf

Fox News story: Is sharing a bed with your infant right or wrong?

http://www.fox6now.com/news/witi-100503-bed-sharing,0,7099533.story

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Thursday, July 08, 2010 7:29 PM

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Anne Marie

At 11 months, Olivia and I are still co-sleeping, but I am slowly transferring her to her crib for naps and as long as possible overnight. It has been a saving grace for me, I didn't loose that much sleep in the earlier months to nurse, I believe co-sleeping makes the children feel safer, less anxious and stronger. Now, I find I am loosing a bit of sleep as she wakes up to nurse for comfort so I'm making a change. Overall, co-sleeping is the most delicious thing ever!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, July 08, 2010 10:07 PM

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Tunde

I do not beleive in co sleeping....but of course as most or all of us I have slept with both of my children. I love them to death and when they are not comfortable due to teething or a cold if theywill not fall asleep on their own I will sleep with them I love when I have them close to me and i have a king size bed too, but I love my space and sleep more. I know some parents who still co-sleep with their children at the agae of 4-6 and honestly I do not like the idea. This is just my opinion, and we all need to do what works for our families. I havae been lucky from day one with my son and my daughter too, as soon as it was bed time I just put them in their crib and off they went to sleep.There was the occasional night when I had to stand by the crib and help them to fall asleep. I just can not sleep with a baby or a child in my bed comfortably.

Thursday, July 15, 2010 4:56 PM

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Gia

tunde nyarfadi Duncan wrote:I do not beleive in co sleeping....but of course as most or all of us I have slept with both of my children. I love them to death and when they are not comfortable due to teething or a cold if theywill not fall asleep on their own I will sleep with them I love when I have them close to me and i have a king size bed too, but I love my space and sleep more. I know some parents who still co-sleep with their children at the agae of 4-6 and honestly I do not like the idea. This is just my opinion, and we all need to do what works for our families. I havae been lucky from day one with my son and my daughter too, as soon as it was bed time I just put them in their crib and off they went to sleep.There was the occasional night when I had to stand by the crib and help them to fall asleep. I just can not sleep with a baby or a child in my bed comfortably.

Its so wonderful to hear so many people co-sleep with their child. We haven't co-sleep wiht Jessmar until recently we had part of our home renovated. Now it seem hard transfer him back to his crib. He has been sleeping by himself since birth. He is 6 months old now, I believe the teething and serious separation anxiety kicks in. He is very much wanting to "cling" to me every minute of the day. So it has been hard over the past couple of nights- he wakes crying "bloody murder" in his crib- I had picked him up couple of times, put him back, etc. My husband & I enjoy co-sleep with our son too...however, like some Moms here, I could not sleep soundly when I know he's in our bed. I woke up to check on him all night. Yet, having him sleeping next to us is wonderfully sweet. In addition, the fear that having to enjoy the co-sleep now, it would be difficult in the near future to transfer him back to sleep by himself.

Friday, July 23, 2010 4:05 AM

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Sylph

My little Ever is 2 now, as of yesterday, and she is still co-sleeping with us. We love it, and she does, too! It is so natural, and such a comfort to us all. I hope she will always remember the sweetness of this time of closeness with Mommy and Daddy. I know Rob and I will always treasure it...

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