OK, so for the first month or two that the baby is home, I bought a First Years Close and Secure Sleeper. I am

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I am worrried about SIDS and would like to have a safe way for her to sleep in our bed (which is a king so its big enough). Plus I will be breastfeeding so it seems more practical than walking to her room and crib and its cheaper than a cosleeper that goes next to your bed. What do you think? This is my first so I am not sure. Do these make sense and has anyone used one? Where do ya'll plan for the newborn to sleep the first days.....weeks?

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I co-sleep. I have a crib with one side removed as a bed extension. The mattresses are level. In the beginning I had the top of the crib set below the bottom of my pillow so the baby couldn't roll into my pillow, only into me. Eventually he got bigger and now largely sleeps in the middle and I actually sleep in the crib a lot *lol*. Also the first few weeks I slept with my arms in a rigid O shape around the baby. NOTHING would have been able to crush the baby I was protecting. And you will sleep very, very lightly -but you probably would anyway I think all new moms do.

The problem I foresee with the safe and secure co-sleeper is that you can not breastfeed a baby that is in it. You would have to remove the baby. There is a very high risk you would fall asleep while nursing as nursing releases hormones that make both mom and baby sleeping. By trusting this product you are less likely to be as vigilant about baby proofing your bed. You will also probably keep the baby in the middle. It is recommended to avoid placing infants beside sleeping fathers because father's are NOT as aware as mother's of babies during sleep. I am sure this isn't true in all cases, but it sure proved true in mine.

Another thing about co-sleeping EVERYONE needs their own blankets/sheets etc. If you have a set and your husband has a set there isn't that bridge between the two of you for a baby to end up underneath. Also it is easier to adjust baby's body temperature if they have their own blankets. And you don't have to worry as much about the position of yours -although most infants sleep right next to mom.

Of course baby's change and get bigger and rules can be relaxed as they are more able to roll and whatnot. Once the baby can reliably roll and is safer in the middle you may find the close and secure useful to prevent kicking *lol*.

It will also be good for naps, unless the baby nurses to sleep which most do, and wakes when moved which only some do.

Answer 3

We never did cosleeping. My son was in a bassinet for 3 weeks before moving to a crib in his own room, our daughter was in a crib in a separate room from day 1. I'm too light of a sleeper to have the baby in the same room. I never found any problems with getting up to feed either baby, and I preferred to have a feeding place association that was different than the sleeping place association as they got older.

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My husband I used the same sleeper and really enjoyed it. I was sad when our son outgrew it, but quickly adjusted to just having him sleep in between us in our king sized bed. It is as if your body senses where the baby is (much like how you know where the edge of the bed is so you don't roll off in your sleep) so don't worry about rolling over on the baby. Deaths in a shared bed are almost a result of drugs, alcohol or severe obesity. Do not bed share if these are a factor in your life.

To me it just made sense to be able to roll over and nurse our son rather than getting up, stumbling to his room/crib, taking him to the chair or back to our bed to nurse and then putting him back in his bed and back to my bed.

My husband was very nervous about co-sleeping (or bed sharing as some call it), but was willing to give it a try. He and I both ended up loving it.

Around six months our son began getting very restless in our bed and it was hard for me to get any sleep. We slowly transitioned him to his own crib and he and I both slept better. Currently he is 11 months and still sleeps with us now and then.

Research it, discuss it and then give it a try. If it doesn't work out don't feel bad- every family (and family bed) is different.

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Our son was 5 weeks early and we were not prepared...the nursery furniture hadn't been delivered yet, so he slept with us for almost 6 weeks. It seems like it would be convenient, but it was the worst sleep I ever had. I was always worried about the comforter, or where my husband and I were in relation to him. I was exhausted. We tried a co sleeper, sleep positioner but he hated that and it didn't help me at all. We put him in a pack and play and he never slept well in it. Once he was in his crib, he slept better,and so did we! So it didn't seem like such a big deal to go to the nursery, even in the middle of the night, because overall we had more rest and better quality sleep, even if it was for shorter times. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

I do have one of those, but I used it more for naps in the beginning. I think, although expensive I co-sleeper or bassinet is really best. You will not sleep at all because you are going to be nervous that the baby is next to you, so it would be best if you both had your own sleeping space.

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At that age there have been studies (check out askdrsears.com) that co-sleeping is actually SAFER since babies will respond to mom's breathing. Put your baby next to you, on its side next to your breast. It is the most natural place in the world for your infant. I couldn't imagine getting up multiple times a night to nurse when I could just let my baby nurse all night long. Snuggle your little one every second you can, the time is so short.

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There are many studies that show co-sleeping is actually safer for your baby. Look into Dr James McKenna's sleep studies (don't have a site for those) and www.askdrsears.com and www.drjaygordon.com and www.mothering.com. My husband and I co-sleep with our son and have since his birth.

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