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Newborn cosleeping

dwilson928dwilson928 member
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Does anyone have any recommendations for cosleeping with a newborn? How to dress them/you? Our house is slightly chilly at 66. I'm a FTM and want to cosleep, but am a bit confused about how to go about it. We have a pack n play set up next to our bed, but I find it hard to get baby in and out easily. We plan on setting up the crib as a side car, once we receive the hardware. Any help in the meantime would be great.
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Re: Newborn cosleeping

  • dufferoodufferoo member
    We always swaddled our babies as newborns and then moved them into light cotton Halo sleepsacks when that stage passed.
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  • BigboobsmcgeeBigboobsmcgee member
    dufferoo said:
    We always swaddled our babies as newborns and then moved them into light cotton Halo sleepsacks when that stage passed.


    This.

    OP I highly recommend you read up on safe co-sleeping or watch some videos on it if that is your plan.

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  • Knottie1442268460Knottie1442268460 member
    I have an arms reach co-sleeper. Easier to get baby out!

    I swaddle in a summer infant thin cotton swaddle wrap. Then put inside a fleece halo sleep sack with no Velcro.
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  • wintersongwintersong member
    Agreed with pp...Google safe co-sleeping.

    Some things to keep in mind to get you started when bed sharing with a newborn.
    - those who smoke, have had alcohol or other drowse inducing medicine, and those who are obese should never bed share
    - of you have long hair, the it back
    - only bedshare if you wake when baby mover or makes noise
    - don't swaddle when bed sharing. Your body heat will keep baby pretty warm.
    - don't use blankets. Dress yourself as warm as your baby. Pillows are generally a no no.
    - keep baby on your side. Dads are less aware.
    - there shouldn't be a gap between the head of your bed and the headboard/wall.

    This is NOT an exhaustive list, but just some ideas to keep everyone safe. Make sure to do the research!

    I did choose to bed share, and I love it. Nursing is so easy. I do know someone whose mother over laid her baby sister, however. Just be safe!
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  • SLGILL1978SLGILL1978 member
    My daughter hated to be swaddled so she wore pjs. I used the footies or the long "dress" type. We bed share and I just used a light receiving blanket to cover, but she is hot blooded and often didn't use any blankets. She still doesn't as a toddler. Did you pack n play come with a bassinet? Mine did so it was super easier to get baby in and out. I used mine for naps when I could get her to sleep in there. 
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  • nostalgicgirlnostalgicgirl member
    I put him in the bassinet or do the bed share.  
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