WDYT? Co-bedding with a dog

lilmgirl

H and I have to buy a new furnace.  To save money, we thought we would forego the furnace this winter and just put our shih tzu in the crib with the baby to keep it warm.  We would keep our boxer for our own bed to keep us warm.  WDYT?

aswinney

Hmmm - I have been looking at a big crib, I'm sure our german shepherd could fit in there with LO...

alliecarrie41

uklawgirl

LOL

ooh or how about putting a space heater right next to the crib?

princesscm99

I was thinking the space heater thing too.  Just right up inside the crib though, so the baby can cuddle with it.

Or you could just go the cheap route and pile a dozen quilts on top (make sure to leave an air hole).

canthardlywait426

OOh. This is a good idea. We should do this with the Bassett!

uklawgirl

princesscm99:

I was thinking the space heater thing too.  Just right up inside the crib though, so the baby can cuddle with it.

Or you could just go the cheap route and pile a dozen quilts on top (make sure to leave an air hole).

LOL!

rach0528

Sounds good to me!

SpartanChick88

canthardlywait426:

OOh. This is a good idea. We should do this with the Bassett!

You are so lucky you have dogs that will fit in with the babies!  My greyhound is super warm, but too big to fit   And here I was thinking we could save $$ on heat.  I wonder if I could get the cat to stay in the crib and the dog can sleep with us?

sokmonkee3517

alliecarrie41:

Honestly laughed out loud when I saw this...I think because it was the exact expression on my face.

hotmama82

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I'm not nearly as funny as I wish I was. Your post cracked me up though!

yourmom5309

Our dog is too small so we are using hot coals in DD's crib.

Marielle0430

Will this work just as well with a cat??  What about a cat AND a space heater?  Yeah, I think that'll work just fine.

 ETA: Oh oh!  I've got it.  The fur might be inconvenient so how about just swaddling with a heating pad turned up to the highest setting.

jessrenee11

our dogs are too small for warmth so I am just going to put every item of clothing that we own for him on every night, I'll just peel the layers off in the morning

HappyMommy28

Wow - ummmmm I wasn't expecting that when I opened the post.  Why on earth would you put your dog in a crib?   Yes they are warm but they will not keep the baby that warm.  take care of your kid and fork over the money for heat.  Try to save somewhere else like cable or out to eat.  You run a risk as to whether or not the dog would even get along with the baby or wouldn't want to mark its territory in the crib.  Eww.  I love my dogs, and I do sleep with them.  As far as putting them in a crib with my baby - no thank you.

mommy411

I let my fat cat snuggle with DD....

photoelise

RoseTor:

Wow - ummmmm I wasn't expecting that when I opened the post.  Why on earth would you put your dog in a crib?   Yes they are warm but they will not keep the baby that warm.  take care of your kid and fork over the money for heat.  Try to save somewhere else like cable or out to eat.  You run a risk as to whether or not the dog would even get along with the baby or wouldn't want to mark its territory in the crib.  Eww.  I love my dogs, and I do sleep with them.  As far as putting them in a crib with my baby - no thank you.

 

humour is lost on some

mhwofford

We're buying a puppy tomorrow for this very reason.

canthardlywait426

RoseTor:

Wow - ummmmm I wasn't expecting that when I opened the post.  Why on earth would you put your dog in a crib?   Yes they are warm but they will not keep the baby that warm.  take care of your kid and fork over the money for heat.  Try to save somewhere else like cable or out to eat.  You run a risk as to whether or not the dog would even get along with the baby or wouldn't want to mark its territory in the crib.  Eww.  I love my dogs, and I do sleep with them.  As far as putting them in a crib with my baby - no thank you.

It was a joke....

MJCF

Don't forget you can turn the oven on and leave the door open and you can always let the dryer just vent into the house instead of outside

 

PunkyBooster

Great idea. Between a pit bull and a lab, not only will DC be warm, but s/he will be entertained for hours so I can surely get lots of beauty sleep.

HappyMommy28

canthardlywait426:

RoseTor:

Wow - ummmmm I wasn't expecting that when I opened the post.  Why on earth would you put your dog in a crib?   Yes they are warm but they will not keep the baby that warm.  take care of your kid and fork over the money for heat.  Try to save somewhere else like cable or out to eat.  You run a risk as to whether or not the dog would even get along with the baby or wouldn't want to mark its territory in the crib.  Eww.  I love my dogs, and I do sleep with them.  As far as putting them in a crib with my baby - no thank you.

It was a joke....

Oh - I must have missed the part where it said "just kidding"

HappyMommy28

canthardlywait426:

RoseTor:

Wow - ummmmm I wasn't expecting that when I opened the post.  Why on earth would you put your dog in a crib?   Yes they are warm but they will not keep the baby that warm.  take care of your kid and fork over the money for heat.  Try to save somewhere else like cable or out to eat.  You run a risk as to whether or not the dog would even get along with the baby or wouldn't want to mark its territory in the crib.  Eww.  I love my dogs, and I do sleep with them.  As far as putting them in a crib with my baby - no thank you.

It was a joke....

Oh - I must have missed the part where it said "just kidding"

JulietL129

RoseTor:

canthardlywait426:

RoseTor:

Wow - ummmmm I wasn't expecting that when I opened the post.  Why on earth would you put your dog in a crib?   Yes they are warm but they will not keep the baby that warm.  take care of your kid and fork over the money for heat.  Try to save somewhere else like cable or out to eat.  You run a risk as to whether or not the dog would even get along with the baby or wouldn't want to mark its territory in the crib.  Eww.  I love my dogs, and I do sleep with them.  As far as putting them in a crib with my baby - no thank you.

It was a joke....

Oh - I must have missed the part where it said "just kidding"

I don't particularly think all jokes need a 'just kidding'..... 

PunkyBooster

JulietL129:

RoseTor:

canthardlywait426:

RoseTor:

Wow - ummmmm I wasn't expecting that when I opened the post.  Why on earth would you put your dog in a crib?   Yes they are warm but they will not keep the baby that warm.  take care of your kid and fork over the money for heat.  Try to save somewhere else like cable or out to eat.  You run a risk as to whether or not the dog would even get along with the baby or wouldn't want to mark its territory in the crib.  Eww.  I love my dogs, and I do sleep with them.  As far as putting them in a crib with my baby - no thank you.

It was a joke....

Oh - I must have missed the part where it said "just kidding"

I don't particularly think all jokes need a 'just kidding'..... 

Some people just can't read sarcasm. They don't generally do well on this forum. 

izzourclue

Kredd88:

canthardlywait426:

OOh. This is a good idea. We should do this with the Bassett!

You are so lucky you have dogs that will fit in with the babies!  My greyhound is super warm, but too big to fit   And here I was thinking we could save $$ on heat.  I wonder if I could get the cat to stay in the crib and the dog can sleep with us?

I have greyhounds too!  Can you imagine if they "fluffed" the crib they way they fluff their beds?  I think the cat would work well.  Especially because they like to sleep on people's heads.  Very cozy.

NewFamily09

Wait are you serious?  You are asking us if we think it's a good idea for you to put a dog in a crib with a baby?  NO I don't think that's okay.  I don't mean to sound like I'm flaming, but that is not safe at all.  The dog could accidentally smother your baby, scratch him, bite him, you never know.  If you are having trouble getting your home heated, maybe there are grants or programs in your area that can help.  I know where I live, people can donate electricity or gas to people who need it.  I would look into that before putting a dog in a crib. 

PunkyBooster

NewFamily09:

Wait are you serious?  You are asking us if we think it's a good idea for you to put a dog in a crib with a baby?  NO I don't think that's okay.  I don't mean to sound like I'm flaming, but that is not safe at all.  The dog could accidentally smother your baby, scratch him, bite him, you never know.  If you are having trouble getting your home heated, maybe there are grants or programs in your area that can help.  I know where I live, people can donate electricity or gas to people who need it.  I would look into that before putting a dog in a crib. 

Good lord we need a bottle of baby safe chill pills around here.

canthardlywait426

::sigh:: it's lovely when people don't read all the posts before responding.

ameliasmom

Was this just random sarcasm or is there a juicy post somewhere that inspired this???

Please share if there is!!!!!

JulietL129

LilM-

Forget about the dog and don't bother looking into any government assistance mumbo jumbo- take a page from bums.

Get a metal trash can, build a small fire in it, and put it in the crib next to the baby! :-) He or She won't be able to rub it's hands briskly over it for a while, but I'm sure the radiant heat will work wonders ;-) Bonus- you can burn the dirty diapers! Perfect! 

GavsMomAlready+Newbie

NewFamily09:

Wait are you serious?  You are asking us if we think it's a good idea for you to put a dog in a crib with a baby?  NO I don't think that's okay.  I don't mean to sound like I'm flaming, but that is not safe at all.  The dog could accidentally smother your baby, scratch him, bite him, you never know.  If you are having trouble getting your home heated, maybe there are grants or programs in your area that can help.  I know where I live, people can donate electricity or gas to people who need it.  I would look into that before putting a dog in a crib. 

Great point about the grant, the OP should totally look into that. If it's available she could get the money, STILL have her dog in the crib, not spend the money on heat, and make bank! Infact, if she spent that money on dog food it would, in essence, be paying for heat.