How to co-sleep safely?

DevonPow · April 2012

Hi everyone! So, DS1 was an independent sleeper from Day 1 - slept much better on his own, fussed the whole time we would attempt him on/with us. DS2 does like it, and while we are not co-sleeping full time (right now he is in our room in the rock n' play mostly) after feedings, etc I like to have him next to me in bed for an hour or so, and it really helps to settle him down.

Anyway, because we never shared a bed with DS1 and I read up on nothing about it for DS2, I feel like I need some help making sure I am doing this safely. I am so tired, so of course completely paranoid that I will roll over on him in the night or something. Last night I managed to doze off and on while he was in the crook of my arm, but I had anxiety dreams about hurting him and my arm was sore for a few hours after. Anyway, any tips? I know no blankets, etc. anywhere near him, but that is about it....

rosiemomma · April 2012

https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/sleep-problems/sleep-safety/safe-co-sleeping-habits

https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/sleep-problems/co-sleeping-yes-no-sometimes

https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/sleep-problems/sids-latest-research-how-sleeping-your-baby-safe

https://www.mother-2-mother.com/tut-layingdown.htm

JenJH923 · April 2012

I always sleep on my right side with my back all the way to the end of the bed, so I can't roll onto my back. I sleep with my right arm up over my head and Charlie's face just about by my armpit. I wake up with any movement and have never rolled forward in the slightest. I make sure my hair is back in a ponytail and that the pillow i use has a very snug fitting pillow case. I have never had any scares or anything to make me feel nervous.

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