our son is sleeping with us in same bed. and I don't really see necessary to put him alone in his room. don't you think baby need love and confort from parent? putting him alone in different room is sound mean and I heard lots of baby looking for comfort from branket or start sucking finger. using toy to put sleep is asking for babysitting. doesn't sound right....
2007-01-10 03:24:36 · 11 answers · asked by raindrops 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I know how you feel. My daughter is nearing five weeks old now, and moving her from our room to her room was really difficult for me. Even though I try to get her to sleep in her crib now, I still sometimes have to lie down with her to get her to sleep, which is one danger of bed-sharing: babies love it, so it's difficult to get them sleeping on their own, then. Also, in my case, we have cats who like to sleep with us, and one night one of them sat on my baby's face - he wasn't trying to be mean, but if I hadn't woken up, that would have been the end of my child, and that scared me into putting her in her own crib. Another worry is that you'll accidentally roll onto your child or smother him/her in your sleep, but I don't find that to be a pressing concern, because (in my case, at least) you're pretty aware of where your baby is in relation to you. Go with your gut, just know there are increased risks when bed-sharing with an infant.
2007-01-10 03:52:46 · answer #1 · answered by Kira P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have coslept from the begining and am very happy with it. Safety is important, but there's nothing intrinsicly unsafe about cosleeping. Important guidelines -
firm matress, no fluffy spreads or excessive pillows, etc.
Cosleeping is not good for parents who are morbidly obese, suffering from a sleep disorder, using perscription or recreational drugs which in any way effect their sleep habits, or smokers (even if you don't smoke in bed!)
A child safe bedrail should be installed - just having one side of the bed up against a wall can still leave a dangerous gap.
There are also compromise options such as bedside cosleepers and those "baby boxes" that give the child a more defined space within the bed.
Hope all that helps.
2007-01-10 03:50:26 · answer #2 · answered by Kahuna Burger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should have a crib in a separate room and a bassinet in your room. The baby is so tiny and for the first few months I believe it's much better if the baby is sleeping in the same room as the parents. You dont have to co-sleep if you dont want to, but at least a bassinet next to your side of the bed would be best.
2016-05-23 04:17:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the descision is up to the parents but in our tradition, the baby will still sleep with parents until 1 year so that the baby will be taken cared of. Its also dangerous for the baby to be left sleeping in other room because they are still too young to sleep alone.
2007-01-10 03:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Milkshake♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is nice to have your little bundle of joy close by so you can keep a good eye on him, but if you teach him to go to sleep only next to you, then that is what you will have for a very long time and it can be difficult to break a child of that habit. Also, an adult bed has a mattress that is too soft for an infant, you have a higher chance of SIDS on a soft mattress, or you could roll over on him and suffocate him with out even knowing it. It is best to place your child in their own bed.
2007-01-10 03:36:01 · answer #5 · answered by jbradc69 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Though you are clearly going against what regular pediatricians and doctors recommend, I completely agree with you. No animal mother lets her children alone at night. It's just against the laws of nature. And there are more and more human parents who tend to do the same because they believe that helping their baby feel secure is more logical in terms of well-being as much as in term of education than forcing upon him such a big trauma as being alone in a room when he would rather feel comforted and surrounded by soothing love. Please continue to do what feels right to you...
2007-01-10 03:37:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The longer you wait to put him in his own bed, the harder it is for him to sleep there on his own. Do you still want him sleeping in your bed every night when he's 5 years old.
I am aware that people around the globe share family beds. But if you're not into it, move him now. Sleeping between you and your partner is also not the safest place for him if either one of you are heavy sleepers.
2007-01-10 03:36:56 · answer #7 · answered by Christine 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With my oldest one she wouldnt sleep more then 2 hours in her crib... i put her in the bed with me and she would sleep almost the whole night. Now my 2nd baby is in the bed with me and she sleeps thru the night too... if i put her in the crib she wakes up 2-3 times at night. I say its fine but to a point... when they are 4 or 5 and still sleeping in the bed with you... then you need to put your foot down and put them in their own bed... but if your baby is under a year... i say go for it... i did and now my oldest goes to bed on her own with only a night light and she is 3... i didnt damage her....lol... go for it... it offers you and your baby comfort!
2007-01-10 03:44:53 · answer #8 · answered by mish_1125 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't feel comfortable putting your son in another room, you might want to try moving his crub into your room for awhile. After that, he should be moved to his own room, because there could be problems later on if you continue to let him sleep with you.
2007-01-10 03:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i didnt until my son was 4 months. he now sleeps better because he doesnt have us moving around and i sleep better knowning iwont roll over on him
2007-01-10 03:33:51 · answer #10 · answered by miraclebaby_2006 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋