Co sleeping?

Question

How many new mommas co sleep with their babe? 
My daughter refuses to sleep at night unless she is being held by me. 
Any tips and advice?
I don’t wanna co sleep really but I also don’t wanna be up all night like we were last night. 
Help!!

Answer

The thing with this is, it takes patience and consistency.
We've all done it or if we haven't we will do it and that's choosing the 'easiest' option. But that's the worst option. 
If you keep at it your baby will learn. If you keep giving in it'll be harder on you then harder for you both in the long run. Do it whilst they're young. 
My son was really attached to me when it came to sleeping, he would only go to sleep on me, not anyone else, only I could put him to sleep, not anyone else. I remember holding him whilst he was asleep for hours on end because if I put him down he'd wake then I'd have to go through the whole process again just to get the same outcome. 
It got to the point I couldn't eat/drink/wee/shower and I did it just so he was happy and could sleep. But I had enough. I love him so much but I had to do it. So I made that change, it was so hard but it's so worth it. My son has gone 12+ hours through the night from 6 weeks and he's now 6 months. He knows I'm always there whenever he needs me but he's learnt when I put him into his co-sleeper it's time to go sleep. He's still a bit clingy for day time naps and we're currently working on that.
My sister and her husband Co slept with their son because he wouldn't sleep alone, guess what age he went into his own bed for the first time? 8! My other sister has done the same but for the easiest option and her daughter is 3. I was not going to go through that myself. But don't be hard on yourself! Bring a parent is hard enough let alone when it comes to things like this! Most parents have been through this. It's such a tiring and emotional process but you can get there! X

Answer

What helped us was keeping a structured schedule with the kids. We have 2 and they have all been sleeping in their room since e months. Everyday it is the same thing, wake up at 9 am, and then nap at 1 pm and bedtime at 8 pm. It's the same with times to eat, obviously this schedule changes as the kids get old, but I have never had any issues with them sleeping or eating because of the schedule.

Answer

I opted not to co sleep and just had a halo bassinet right by me. It’s easier to co sleep but I was worried about the risks and I think having him sleep in his own space helped him learn he was ok and could self soothe. If you do co sleep be sure to take heavy blankets and pillows off your bed. If you or your husband are heavy sleepers or move often in sleep (like my husband 😂) then co sleeping would probably not be a safe option which is the biggest reason I never risked it. If you choose not to try the arms reach or halo bassinet since they are so close to you but not in the same sleep space.

Answer

I went back & forth between cosleeping & baby in her own little bed next to me. I liked both. I prefer having my own space, but if cosleeping means more/better sleep, I'm all about it.
But try the rice in the sock or glove trick. You put rice in either a sock or a glove, warm it up in the microwave for a few seconds & then lay it on baby when you're trying to get them to sleep. You can leave it touching then while they're asleep & it makes them think it's you.

Answer

If she's past 6 months let her cry it out until she gets used to sleeping on her own it's hard but it works! I did that with my first two but my third is still sleeping with me and he's four!

Answer

I never co slept. But my youngest learned how to crawl out of his crib right after a year. ( he is a monkey ) so I moved his crib in my room out of fear he would be wondering the house alone when everyone slept. He would climb out and go in our bed. He is now 6 and we have no idea how to get him out. I had 4 kids and prided my self on them sleeping alone, then this!!. Ive tried sleeping with him in his bed, then wait to he fell asleep. That didnt work. He’d wake up and go to our bed. We caved. So ill be following to see what works.

Co sleeping?

Let's Glow!

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey