How do you cosleep with your baby?

Aisling · 03-11-2012, 10:30 AM

Out of curiosity!

(votes not public, aka, no one sees what you voted for specifically

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Niphredil · 03-11-2012, 12:23 PM

E was exclusively an armpit baby, but N and A LOVED the swing. And since I'm pro everyone sleeps where everyone gets the most sleep, they started the night there then transferred when needed. A at 18 months and 25 pounds still sleeps the first few hours in his swing. We are on the third (and final!) motor.

Annainprogress · 03-11-2012, 12:32 PM

Crib to start the night then bed but not necessarily actually tucked in my arm. preferably giving me some space when not nursing

(but safe ofc)

ValiantJoy07 · 03-11-2012, 12:36 PM

Pip is my first exclusive arm pit baby...my ultimate goal is to have her go down in bed alone and I'll join her later...but we're still in the "mommy is only awake because you are baby" stage.

there's plenty of time

LadybugSam · 03-11-2012, 12:41 PM

when they're little they sleep in my armpit, but as they get bigger/more mobile i start to transition them to being next to the bed (on a mattress on the floor)

IF Toby wakes up in the middle of the night he'll crawl back into bed with us though

Codi · 03-11-2012, 12:44 PM

All three of mine have been right snuggled up next to me.

JJsMom · 03-11-2012, 12:52 PM

I voted other bc due to my csection and fussy baby, I've been sleeping with her in my arms, propped up on pillows.

Daria_Aleksandrovna · 03-11-2012, 01:19 PM

My baby does not lie on my arm but I'm curled up in C-position next to him.
In the first month my DS1 could stay asleep only if his face nuzzled my boob.

BriansLovie · 03-11-2012, 01:19 PM

My second son was in my armpit from a few days after birth (took me a few days to think about cosleeping with him

) We got so much more sleep that way. This baby will be the same

Daria_Aleksandrovna · 03-11-2012, 01:22 PM

We bought co-sleeper (Bayside) but it was waste of money

rosesnsnails · 03-11-2012, 01:24 PM

I voted other

because we bedshare, but I can not stand to be touched while sleeping so the baby usually starfishes in the middle of the bed, and I hang off the edge to have some space.

The Tickle Momster · 03-11-2012, 01:25 PM

I voted, even though I don't have tiny babies anymore.

Mine were in my armpit or in the side-carred crib.

Niphredil · 03-11-2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Tickle Momster

I voted, even though I don't have tiny babies anymore.

I don't have an armpit sleeper anymore either. He's more of an all over feet in your face kind of guy now.

Cookie Momster · 03-11-2012, 01:39 PM

I voted armpit because it was the closest answer but my babies sleep snuggled next to me rather than in my armpit.

JustMandy · 03-11-2012, 01:43 PM

I voted other because he just sleeps wherever he feels like it and always has. In our bed, that is. He's not the kind of kid to fall asleep on the couch or *gasp* in his own bed.

View Poll Results: How do you sleep with your baby?
Baby in my armpit, for easy nursing	84	79.25%
Baby in cosleeper, at arm's reach	8	7.55%
Baby in bassinet or crib close to bed	13	12.26%
Obligatory other	17	16.04%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 106. You may not vote on this poll

03-11-2012, 10:30 AM	#1
Aisling Deactivated Even artichokes have hearts! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 33,230	How do you cosleep with your baby? Out of curiosity! (votes not public, aka, no one sees what you voted for specifically ) Last edited by Aisling; 03-11-2012 at 10:33 AM.

03-11-2012, 12:23 PM	#2
Niphredil Deactivated Niff-er-doodle! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: My city's filthy Posts: 17,683	Re: How do you cosleep with your baby? E was exclusively an armpit baby, but N and A LOVED the swing. And since I'm pro everyone sleeps where everyone gets the most sleep, they started the night there then transferred when needed. A at 18 months and 25 pounds still sleeps the first few hours in his swing. We are on the third (and final!) motor.

03-11-2012, 12:32 PM	#3
Annainprogress Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 11,752	Re: How do you cosleep with your baby? Crib to start the night then bed but not necessarily actually tucked in my arm. preferably giving me some space when not nursing (but safe ofc) __________________ Anna INfp (I think) single mum to DS 8 & DD 6 enjoying the adventure of WOH p/t Wielder of the Palette Knife of Chocolaty Brownieness rejoicing with those who have escaped abuse, and praying for those still trapped Unite! “I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” - Galileo Galilei

03-11-2012, 12:36 PM	#4
ValiantJoy07 Rose Garden "Take Joy Home, And make a place in thy great heart for her...Joy is the grace we say to God." ~Jean Ingelow~ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Forest Posts: 16,337	Re: How do you cosleep with your baby? Pip is my first exclusive arm pit baby...my ultimate goal is to have her go down in bed alone and I'll join her later...but we're still in the "mommy is only awake because you are baby" stage. there's plenty of time __________________ Hannah Joy Intuitive People Loving Introvert Married since '05 to Ryan software and web applications developer. Homeschooling Mama to my 5 Joys... dd1 RJ (12/07), dd2 AJ (08/09), dd3 PJ (01/12), ds1 Ziggy (09/15), ds2 Sunny (05/18) Enjoying a Healing Diet to manage SPD and other health challenges. Sorry for the typos and sloppy grammar I don't have a good excuse anymore.

03-11-2012, 12:41 PM	#5
LadybugSam Deactivated ladybug, ladybug fly away home Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central California Posts: 18,187	Re: How do you cosleep with your baby? when they're little they sleep in my armpit, but as they get bigger/more mobile i start to transition them to being next to the bed (on a mattress on the floor) IF Toby wakes up in the middle of the night he'll crawl back into bed with us though

03-11-2012, 12:44 PM	#6
Codi Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25,840	Re: How do you cosleep with your baby? All three of mine have been right snuggled up next to me. __________________ MOMMY TO A - 14 A - 11 N - 8

03-11-2012, 12:52 PM	#7
JJsMom Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,695	Re: How do you cosleep with your baby? I voted other bc due to my csection and fussy baby, I've been sleeping with her in my arms, propped up on pillows. __________________ Krissy Married to my loving husband for 14 years I have 4 kids. Gave birth to my J-bird 10 yrs ago (ds) Homebirthed my LuLu 7 yrs ago (dd) Homebirthed my Punkin' seed (and Great Grandma's namesake) 4 years ago. (dd) And had our newest arrival, JellyBean 2 years ago. (dd) I still miss my Great Grandma every single day. I'm not ready to take her picture out of my avi. She feels closer this way.

03-11-2012, 01:19 PM	#8
Daria_Aleksandrovna Rose Trellis Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,927	Re: How do you cosleep with your baby? My baby does not lie on my arm but I'm curled up in C-position next to him. In the first month my DS1 could stay asleep only if his face nuzzled my boob. __________________ proud mum of three: DS1 (born Mar'09 ) DS2 (born Aug'11 ) DD1 (born Mar'15 )

03-11-2012, 01:19 PM	#9
BriansLovie Rose Garden Striving to be a gentle mama and enjoying my littles. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,696	Re: How do you cosleep with your baby? My second son was in my armpit from a few days after birth (took me a few days to think about cosleeping with him ) We got so much more sleep that way. This baby will be the same __________________ Kara *Sharing life with a special man* Mama to J - 11, J - 9, & A - 5 & Two angels 9/2007 & 1/2008

03-11-2012, 01:22 PM	#10
Daria_Aleksandrovna Rose Trellis Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,927	Re: How do you cosleep with your baby? We bought co-sleeper (Bayside) but it was waste of money __________________ proud mum of three: DS1 (born Mar'09 ) DS2 (born Aug'11 ) DD1 (born Mar'15 )

03-11-2012, 01:24 PM	#11
rosesnsnails Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,632	Re: How do you cosleep with your baby? I voted other because we bedshare, but I can not stand to be touched while sleeping so the baby usually starfishes in the middle of the bed, and I hang off the edge to have some space. __________________ Jen Wife to J since 1994 Mom to J since 1998 Mom to J since 2000 Angel Baby Joshua Aaron 2003 Momma to J since 2009 (born 11 weeks early) Using my favorite smilely as often as I can, Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done-C.S. Lewis-from a letter To Mrs. L.

03-11-2012, 01:25 PM	#12
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,954	Re: How do you cosleep with your baby? I voted, even though I don't have tiny babies anymore. Mine were in my armpit or in the side-carred crib. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

03-11-2012, 01:39 PM	#14
Cookie Momster Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,083	Re: How do you cosleep with your baby? I voted armpit because it was the closest answer but my babies sleep snuggled next to me rather than in my armpit. __________________ ~ Single mama to five blessings ~ ~ one Tween two Young Thinkers and two Little Explorers ~ ISFP/Type 2 ~ Forgiveness happens when it becomes unimportant to hit back ~ Unite! ~

03-11-2012, 01:43 PM	#15
JustMandy Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Among the tall straight pines of the coastal plain. Posts: 5,797	Re: How do you cosleep with your baby? I voted other because he just sleeps wherever he feels like it and always has. In our bed, that is. He's not the kind of kid to fall asleep on the couch or gasp in his own bed.

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