My daughter is now four months old. She has been sleeping with us almost every night, until recently when we've started putting her in her bassinet and crib at night. I feed her while laying in bed and fall asleep while holding her. She spends up to 4 hours sleeping on my chest without eating. Is this an issue? Will this affect her development, now or in the future?
2006-08-27 03:27:34 · 16 answers · asked by burklinanna 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
No, it will only make you closer. You are doing fine. We had a problem moving our kids to their crib because they were used to sleeping with us. They adjusted fine and love their own beds now. Co-sleeping makes breatsfeeding a snap. Good luck.
2006-08-27 03:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by dirkdiggler9999 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No I don't think so. My daughter is 3 and she's been sleeping on her own since she was about 2. My son is almost 14 months old and I still co-sleep with him. It's so much nicer to just roll over and nurse baby back to sleep as opposed to getting up, etc etc. Also, because they have never had to scream for me, they go back to sleep much quickly and soundly.
I did go through a phase recently where I really began to resent my son for being so clingy, but he's had a hard time with his molars and stuff so we're just trying to get through it together. I wouldn't change anything though. I never co-slept with my first daughter and I regret not having that incredible sense of closeness with her (we lied though when she asked, LOL!)
Our paediatrician frowns upon co-sleeping and says my children will both attachment issues when they start school, but they are far more outgoing than many other children we see.
Enjoy this time, it goes by so fast!
2006-08-27 03:38:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have actually read recently that babies devlop better if they sleep with their parents longer in the beginnig. Because their parents are right there at arm's reach if they get upset or hungry. Later on, they will be able to sleep better on their own. I personally think there is nothing wrong with it. My daughter is 2 months and is just now starting to sleep in her crib some. She sleeps 4-5 hours at night.
2006-08-27 03:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by scarletts_mommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, its best to have a wonderful bond with your daughter, my daughter is 10 months old and she's been sleeping with my husband and me now and again since she was 2 months old. I breastfeed my daughter so on my super tired days she's right there beside me and I don't have to worry about her trying to climb out of her crib. Babies will get used to sleeping through the night after awhile, my daughter's development is right on track and bit ahead of other preemies.. so don't worry about that just make sure you don't roll on her and keep her from falling off the bed.
2006-08-27 03:41:58 · answer #4 · answered by Kairi 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are thinking a lot unnecessarily. Dont u think it is common for a 4 months old to sleep with her mother.And naturally a kind of time table for feeding is also established by the time when they reach 4months. They get used to take more feeds during the day than the night.
If she is hungry, you will definitely know as she will be awake crying. Dont lose your sleep over this.
2006-08-27 03:31:37 · answer #5 · answered by Eyedoc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Child psychologists say that co-sleeping is fine during infant years. By the time your child reaches 2 however, they should be sleeping alone.
The first year is bonding time, but you also have to know when to allow your child to develop some independence regarding sleep.
Now is fine...if your child is still sleeping with you at 4, then you should worry.
2006-08-27 04:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by femmenoire@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I did that with my youngest son and hes brilliant. I did wonder at one time if it was because he slept with me that he was so well. He didn't get a cold until he was 4. And I loved having him sleep with me, it made me feel like we have a special bond. As long as you never do it when you have had a drink, in my opinion its good for both of you. If you feel right having her in with you then carry on babes. Give her a little kiss from me and enjoy having her she will grow up very quick!
2006-08-27 03:39:22 · answer #7 · answered by beckywecky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spend as much time as you can with that baby. The next time you blink, she/he will be going to college. My daughter is 3 and sometimes sleeps with us. We love her and we want to be close to her. She has the option of sleeping with us or in her room or with her sister(10). Enjoy your time together and don't let anyone tell you that it's wrong to let the baby sleep with you. Your baby will grow up to know that he/she is very loved.
2006-08-30 12:53:09 · answer #8 · answered by Jamima29 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, very positively. Infants whose parents spent greater time with develop less anxieties and greater emotional coping capabilities. Various studies have proven this. More special if the baby is breastfed as this increases bonding with the mother.
2006-08-27 03:33:17 · answer #9 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If she is still feeding I would start adding a bottle; add it at night and this way you can sleep through the night and she can go to her own room.
2006-08-27 03:35:10 · answer #10 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋