2007-05-05 16:22:41 · 21 answers · asked by AD 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Get a barrier for the bed or get one of those bassinettes that attach next to the bed. If you prefer the baby in the middle get a co-sleeper at Babies R Us. Both my kids slept in our bed as I nursed them. WHen I woke up I moved them back to the bassinette. Some babies have a hard time moving out of the bed as they grow up so ours didn't spend much time in ours.
2007-05-05 16:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dawn-Marie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have done this often, although it causes me to sleep lighter, I dont worry about me rolling over just Husband! If it is a very young baby I would use caution, I usually rig the crib so it is against the wall with the side off and level with bed so baby is next to only me.
2007-05-05 23:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by NADISA 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some doctors say that it is not OK but there are some that call it the family bed and say that it creates a bond between parents and child. I said through my entire pregnancy that my son would not sleep in the bed with us and he will be 9 months old this month and he still sleeps with us but I would prefer that he sleeps in his crib. I would just make sure that neither one of you roll over on your child and would suggest getting them in a crib as soon as possible or you will be like me and have very little room in the bed for yourself.
2007-05-05 23:49:01 · answer #3 · answered by mytessa77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I slept with both of our duaghters as babies. It didn't create some wierd expectation in the childs head. Babies naturally want to be closer to their mothers, not separated. I'll tell you what I told my husband. Your body will not allow you to hurt your child. I was right right, it was never a problem and I believe he respected me more as a mother.
The whole sex thing? don't worry your husband will be clear when he wants to make love to you. Put your baby asleep just outside your open bedroom door and enjoy eachother. It's really not a complicated situation.
2007-05-05 23:47:11 · answer #4 · answered by rabidkitty 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I personally would not do this because of safety issues, and because that is my time with my hubby. But if you are worried about rolling over onto your baby, Babies R Us sells a sort of cushion type thing that is made to put the baby on in an adult bed. Might be worth the investment. How does your husband feel about this?
2007-05-05 23:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by Amy F 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a friend whose daughter was co-sleeping. After she learnt to roll over she fell out and hurt her eye. This doesn't happen to everyone but it is a danger - even if you have them on the wall side they can still get stuck there and suffocate.
My best friend is a maternity nurse and she has her babies sleeping though the night at about 3-5 weeks, in the correct position in their own baby beds. This is the method I would recommend, but since it is your baby, ultimately it is your choice.
2007-05-06 00:21:32 · answer #6 · answered by Behhar B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but more importantly, the baby really needs a bed. You will have problems later on because your precious little one will expect to go to bed like that all the time. Trust me, I let my son sleep with me and FINALLY at around 9 (no I was not married) I quit waking up to him having snuck into my bed sometime during the night.
2007-05-05 23:28:07 · answer #7 · answered by Emerald Jones 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Let me put it this way, My baby girl on the first ight home would only fall asleep between us. After awhile i got her in her own bed but my husband got depressed so i had to move her back in between us. I was some what jealous cause i wanted him close to me at night, lol.
Wow me jealous of my of baby, lol.
Now with her at 6 months I REFUSE to sleep with her just because she moves around alot n her sleep and if she does wake up she will kick me or push me away with her feet.
2007-05-05 23:34:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why is the baby not in it's own bed, and you in bed with your husband? This will become a problem as the baby gets older anyway. Better to never get that started. Some people have the family bed thing, but I think you will stay closer to your husband if you make sure he is as important as your child.
2007-05-05 23:26:27 · answer #9 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Um, I don't see why not. How old is your baby? If it's a newborn, you really need to be careful that neither one of you will roll over on the baby in the middle of the night. As long as you are careful, it's fine. We always put pillows around the baby to keep it from happening.
2007-05-05 23:27:01 · answer #10 · answered by e_imommy 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋