I personally wouldn’t risk it, but my GP says it’s low risk if you’re not drug or alcohol affected. I guess you have to weight the risks for yourself.

There will be lots who say do it and also lots who say don’t do it, do what you feel is best for yourself and your child.

My four year old still sleeps with me. Do whatever you’re comfortable with that works for you.

It depends on the age – but sometimes it is safer than going another night without sleep. Older kids and it doesnt matter if you want to.

I have Co-slept with both my babies from about 6 months of age. The first was for my survival as she was waking to breastfeed 10+ times per night and I was a zombie the next day. The second we just decided to Co-sleep when she out grew her bassinet as she would wake more in her new cot than in our bed. I find we all get more sleep especially during leap periods as she can be a bit unsettled and a quick pat or feed sends her back to sleep without waking up completely.

It works really well foe me but I started co sleeping when.he was 9 months only, not before. And.only for few months in.my bed, after that I started co sleeping in his bedroom, in a double bed that was there temporarily. He was not sleeping in his cot anymore so I gave it away and started staying with him when he woke up during the night. At least I could sleep too. I’m still sleeping in his bed when he wakes up during the night, he’s 4yo now, but trying to teach him to sleep by him self.

My daughter slept with me from the day she was born. Absolutely hated the cot and we did try many times to get her to sleep in there. She slept in our queen size bed for the first few years. It made life so much easier, we had more time to sleep, made breastfeeding so simple through the night and overall just helped form that bond and connection as well so it’s a lovely thing i think co-sleeping. She loved sleeping on her side and belly, never an issue once. I would never have done that in a swaddle thoough! She did not like the swaddle either.

Definitely do what’s right for you and what you’re comfortable with. I think it’s great for the Baby to have that comfort at night, however, if it is extended co sleeping it can become a problem as they get bigger. After 5 children I’ve learnt to get them in their own bed after I’ve stopped breastfeeding for my own mental health lol

You do what’s right for you and your baby! Don’t stress about what everyone else says, you need sleep and if that’s the way you both get sleep and it’s safe and you are both comfortable! Go for it

I’ve always felt do what is right for you and your child. Some will happily sleep alone, some take more time, it just depends on the child, and it seems you have plenty of room for co-sleeping.

I know a lot of parents co sleeping. Some are trying very hard to get the toddler out of their bed now. It’s up to you really. For me it was never a thing. I have twins and it was too hard to co sleep.

We co-slept with our second child as it was the only way for us to get sleep and maintain any sanity. We were always so incredibly careful and set up a safe place between my husband and I. It was easy to breastfeed in the middle of the night and great for bonding. She stopped sleeping in our bed at about two. Do whatever you need to do for you and your baby 🙂

I didn’t until my kids were toddlers. I personally felt it too dangerous. However, there are ways to make it less dangerous, so I don’t judge those who do. Use light bedding, don’t do it when you’ve been drinking or using any kinds of drugs/medication.

Western culture tells us not to do this but many others do this well. As you say, you are doing cosleeping safely. You do what’s best for your family. Don’t listen to people telling you you are making a rod for your own back. How many teenagers are still sleeping in their parents bed? Lots of lovely communication happens during this time and it sets you up for great nurturing time in the future.

Sometimes you are making a rod for your own back. We had our children with us on occasions when they were restless and hard to settle so it wasn’t hard to get them to stay in their own bed. I would certainly read more on this though as there are lots of warnings nowadays on how to do this safely .

There are ways to safely co sleep, however i would consult a professional. I chose not to do this unless it was absolutely necessary.

I’d check out these tips: https://rednose.org.au/article/Co-sleeping_with_your_baby

My daughter is just over 1 and we’ve recently started when she wakes in the middle of the night. I don’t think it’s a problem. We also co-slept with our older 3 and they got to an age where they just wanted to stop. I did always start them in their own bed though.

The home midwife explained to me that there are ways to safely co sleep but I personally have never and won’t until he’s bigger. I have his cot next to my bed and a comfy nursing chair if he needs a long cosleep. I don’t want to worry about pillows and sheets, or put the mattress on the floor.