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Out Growing Arms Reach Co-sleeper, What Now?
Asked by C.T. from Sacramento
on January 22, 2009
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Our daughter is now 6 months and has been sleeping in an Arms Reach co-sleeper since birth and has always started out the night there except the first few weeks. She ...
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- My daughter didn't really like the bassinet. I had her in a swing up to about 7 months old. Then I put her in her crib. Babies don't know where they are when they ...
- At that age we moved our child's crib into our room, took one side off so it resembled a day bed and then moved it next to our bed. We secured it same way as the co-sl...
- My son slept in our bed for the first five months. His chubby butt was too big for his bassinet and it was so much easier with the night feedings to just have him in m...
To Share a Bed, or Not
Asked by H.S. from San Diego
on December 27, 2008
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I have a lot of concerns about the sleeping situation when our baby is born in March. I needs some advice from experienced moms. I would love to have my baby sleep wit...
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- H., Congrats on your impending bundle of love. My son and I have co-slept since he came home from the NICU at 2 months old. That was NOT the plan. I had gotten o...
- I think the factors you just listed would lead me to say no. Memory foam, blankets, cats, sound sleeper don't sound good. Consider the co-sleeper. They can stay in it...
- Hi- Between the cats, your husband and the blankets it might not be the best idea to have your little one share the bed BUT...check out babyhammock.com. I purchased o...
Making the Family Bed?
Asked by M.H. from South Bend
on March 7, 2008
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My husband & I have been thinking about having our baby-to-be sleep with us, or at least give it a try, seems like it might be easier for midnight feedings etc. The th...
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- With my youngest I co-slept...I used the covers and craddled him in one arm....everytime he moved I was awake anyways....when he began sleeping through the night the t...
- Hi M. - I just read through the list of books you reccommended and I've read through all of them so we probably have similar parenting philosopies. My son is 10 mos. a...
- Believe me when I say, you should never let the baby sleep with you! It may seem mean but I did it & I didn't get any rest for 8 years!! You will never have a sex life...
How Not to Have a Tramatic Experience Transfer from Parents Be to Own Bed.
Asked by K.G. from Anniston
on September 16, 2009
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I know I know should not have let my child sleep in the bed with us.This was basically my husband fault. My child is almost 4 and we have told her she had to start sle...
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- First and foremost, I stopped reading your post right after the first sentence. You must stop feeling guilty for cosleeping!!!!! There is NOTHING WRONG with cosleepi...
- Does she take naps? It might be easier to start out taking a nap in the toddler bed for a week sleep there at night time. Having something special to sleep with is a g...
- K., Try putting a body pillow in bed with her. We had our last child who is 2 1/2 when my husband was 49 and he insist that he sleeps with him since he works the 1...
3 1/2 Year Old and Her Own Bed..
Asked by K.F. from Los Angeles
on September 10, 2008
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Hello, First let me start off by saying that I am ARMY wife. When my husband is Deployed I love to have my two girls in my bedroom with me come bedtime. With that said...
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- Maybe your daughters could each have their own small bed in your room (if you have enough space for that)? That way they would have their own "personal space", and sti...
- Start by inviting other army moms over to hang out with you. this might distract you enought to let time pass enjoy your free time. do you scrap book? try it you migh...
- I say, it's ok to want to sleep with your kids. Especially when you are alone. As for getting sleep when they aren't with you, I would suggest a TV in your room, mayb...
2 Month Old Sleeping in the Bed with Us......
Asked by R. from Philadelphia
on August 16, 2006
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I asked everyone about my 2 month old last week who will not sleep though the night - tks for all the replies by the way! - and many of the suggestions were to let him...
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- Our son is 3 months and for the first month he slept NEXT to our bed so that I could easily nurse him and then put him back in his bassinet so that we could all sleep ...
- In plain words, screw your doctor, you know what's best for your child. All of my kids slept with me for the same reason and now they are 9,5, and 3 and sleep in thei...
- Are you kidding me? Pediatricians don't know everything. My husband and I both work and have had our daughter (who is 15 weeks on Friday) sleeping with us on and off...
Newborn Sleeping with Mom in Bed at Night
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on October 18, 2006
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I'm a first-time mom of a beautiful 10-day-old son. He takes reasonably good naps in his crib during the day, but I have been falling asleep with him in my arms when ...
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- I understand how as a first time mom you can be extremely exhausted especially with the frequency and newness of breastfeeding. Additionally, I too wanted to know tha...
- HI! C. I AM D. AND I WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW THAT I HAD THREE BEAUITFUL KIDS AND THEY ALL SLEEP WITH ME WHEN THEY WERE BORN BECAUSE I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS DANGROUS FOR T...
- There are a million resources about co-sleeping out there. I recommend reading Dr. Sears as well. The studies that say bed sharing is dangerous were funded by the j...
How Do I Get a One Month Old to Sleep in His Own Bed?
Asked by A.C. from Columbus
on August 30, 2006
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My son will be one month old, next week, and we're already having issues with him wanting to sleep in bed with my husband and I (literally on our chests). Because he'...
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- I am a nursing mom too. And to be honest there's nothing better than having a baby snuggle you but I'm a bit anxious about the co-sleeping idea. I just don't get goo...
- Wait until he is a little older. But if you can get him to nap in his crib or playpin by himself you can slowly move him into the crib.
- I have used the 3 in 1 crib soother. If you go to target.com and type in "crib soother" you can see what it looks like. When the baby fusses it comes on and vibrates...
Need Advice on How to Get My Daughter to Sleep Somewhere Other than My Bed :(
Asked by A.M. from Hickory
on March 27, 2008
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My daughter is 9 weeks old...from the time she came home from the hospital, she has refused to sleep in her bassinet or crib. My husband and I have tried every sleep p...
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- My daughter (now 3 1/2) also refused to sleep away from me for her first months of life. In desperate need of sleep, I tried many many things. What worked for us - lay...
- It seems harsh but you are going to have to let here cry. Occasionally pat her butt or rub her back to let her know she hasn't been abandoned but do not pick her up. ...
- There is a great book that my pediatrician recomended to me when my daughter was born and I think it has really helped. It's called Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child ...
Is My 1-Year-old Ready for a Toddler Bed???
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on November 11, 2007
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Hey Mamas!
I know that question sounds crazy, but I'm in a bit of a situation...
When we were gathering together everything we needed for our little girl's nurse...
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- One is pretty young to put in a toddler bed. Aside from the fact that she could probably still get pretty lost in a big bed, it just isn't practical. To save money, ...
- Both my children have toddler beds that were once cribs...my son's is a darker wood and my daughter's is painted white...they were both purchased at Walmart for less t...
- S.~ I am so happy that you posted this comment!! We are actually in the process of debating whether or not to move our 14 month old to a big girl bed...we are think...
