Dr.Sears’ Suggestions on Co-Sleeping with Two Babies We are expecting our second child in a few short months, and we also co-sleep with our eighteen-month-old son. How can we safely co-sleep with two babies? In reading your question, the first thought that came to my mind was where there’s a will, there’s a way. You […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Cosleeping Safely No matter where you have your baby sleep, be sure you provide a safe sleeping environment. If you decide to share sleep with your baby, and this arrangement is working for your family, observe these precautions for cosleeping safely. Do’s of Cosleeping: Guardrails Take precautions to prevent baby from […]
Co-Sleeping Is Not Necessarily Bad Our first three babies were easy sleepers. We felt no need or desire to have them share our bed. Besides, I was a new member of the medical profession whose party line was that co-sleeping with babies was weird and even dangerous. Then along came our fourth child, Hayden, born […]
Tips on Transitioning from Co-sleeping to Floor Bed “I am looking for advice on transitioning our two yeard-old from co-sleeping to a floor bed in our room. We night weaned a few months ago and so we are ready to make another change.” You are not alone in the quest to want to make a […]
How to Advocate to Your Partner Any advice when parents do not see eye-to-eye? After 9 months of arguing we still cannot agree on our baby’s sleeping habits. I’m a breastfeeder and pro-baby sleeping next to me. My husband is constantly advocating for the crib. I fear this is negatively affecting our relationship. Is there […]
Different Opinions on Co-Sleeping I hope you can help. I’m a first-time mom and my baby is 5 months old. I breastfeed, support attachment parenting, and co-sleeping. My baby currently sleeps in bed with me and my husband, however, my husband has not ever supported the co-sleeping. He tells me it is because he is […]
Choosing The Best Bed For Baby Looking for the safest and best bed for your baby when cosleeping? I wanted to share one of our favorite and the most well-researched bedside bassinet. Please, read on! One of the top parenting gifts – and goals – is to help your baby – and parents – get […]
Will Co-sleeping Psychologically Impact My Child? Q: Hello Martha. I separated my son’s bedroom at 5 months. He’s 11 months now and still nurses 2x/night. He got sick a couple of weeks ago and I had to keep him in our bed. Now he refuses to sleep in his crib. I honestly don’t mind having him […]
What is the Safest Way to Cosleep? Q: Hi! I have a question about bed-sharing. I have been sharing sleep with my 5-month-old son who sleeps next to me on his back (dressed in a sleep sack for warmth, while I keep myself wrapped in blankets). Are there any sleep cuddle positions that are less […]
Q&A: Only Urine Potty Trained and Co-sleeping Tips My son is only urine potty trained Question: I need some help with potty training. My son is “potty trained” successfully for urine, however, he’s continuing to do his business in his pull-up during nap time/and or bedtime. He has used the potty for poop before, but now […]
Why is Co-Sleeping Not Working? I want to sleep close to my three-month-old baby because I’ve read so much about the benefits of co-sleeping. Yet, when he snuggles next to me I don’t seem to sleep as well. Any suggestions? There seems to be a critical sleeping distance at which both mothers and babies sleep […]
Co-Sleeping Safely I read about a study that claimed co-sleeping was dangerous. Is that true? The Facts About Co-sleeping On September 29, 1999 a major news report entitled “Hazards Associated with Children Placed in Adult Beds” was carried in nearly every major newspaper and many national television programs, putting fear into parents. The day before […]
