Baby Sleeps In My Bed

A parent s guide to cosleeping and bed sharing advocate babies sleep better in your bed for a simple reason.

Baby sleeps in my bed.

Safety is the number one priority so remember that they need to be put to bed on their back on a firm. Unfortunately one of the 5 s s is not safe to use for sleep that is the side stomach position. What should i do if my baby only sleeps when held. The first thing is where you sleep.

The first step is to do all you can to establish an optimal sleep environment for your baby. Your bed mattress should be firm flat and clean. Start the transition by making sure your baby has a safe place to sleep without blankets bumpers and stuffies and that the room is dark. If you re going to nap or sleep with your infant opt for bed sharing.

It s way more dangerous than co sleeping in a bed due to the risk of dropping or smothering the baby. It can be helpful for your baby to sense you are near so some moms sleep with their baby s bed sheet before putting it in the crib. Many parents find that giving their babies a 4th trimester of comforting stimulation just by using the 5 s s can help improve sleep. The bottom line is that if you choose to sleep with your baby in your bed for any amount of time you need to follow safe bedding practices.

You should never sleep on the couch or on a waterbed with your baby.