When this happened to me, I knew I needed to do something about it. Is she moving? Is she okay? How did you let this happen? When you wake up, you are horrified to find your baby in your arms. ![]() You take the baby out of her bassinet/crib/pack’n’play for a night feeding, and, oops you fall asleep. But, you’re a new mom, you’re tired, your baby won’t sleep, and your baby just wants to eat for what seems like forever. You know that half of all SIDS cases are associated with sharing a sleep surface, so you’ve sworn to never do such a thing. It goes a little like this: You’ve done your research so you know that bed sharing is a no-no. But, what is even more terrifying is accidentally falling asleep with your baby. Bed Sharing Tip 1) Plan it out.įull Disclosure: Bed sharing with a newborn can be a little scary at first. It’s considered part-time bed sharing because she starts in her own space and then spends about half of the night (if that) with us. We initially fought it, but after tons of research, sleep deprivation, and a very stubborn baby, we decided to just go ahead with what felt best – bed sharing. She stays there, happily, until about 4-6 hours later when she decides she wants to be with us. Temen starts in her pack’n’play (after what can be a long journey nursing her to sleep - just another rule we break). (And by “we” I mean my daughter.) Yep, bed sharing is a thing in the BonBon house. So while it’s recommended that all babies sleep on their back, on a firm surface, with no additional pillows/blankets/toys, in their parents room, **gasp for air** in their own crib, until they are one year old… we’ve opted to follow all of those, except “in their own crib”. Living with your first baby is all survival mode so I’m all about doing what works for you, what you’re comfortable with, and doing it as safely as you possibly can. ![]() I’ve previously written about how we break the rules when it comes to sleep.
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