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noelladoula 09/17/2008 at 10:31 AM
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Co-sleeping is a great way to continue parenting throughout the night. There are many advantages to Co -Seeping from a decreased risk of SIDS to a stronger bond and a more independent baby. Co-sleeping allows for moms & dads to get more sleep. It is also easier for moms to breast feed. Babies feel safe and secure knowing that mom is close by. There are many variations of co-sleeping, experiment to find what works best for your family. You may want to put your baby to sleep next to your bed and then bring your baby to bed with you once they wake up and keep them in bed with you, or put them in their bed next to yours. You may find that you keep your baby with you in bed all night. What ever works for you. You may decide to put your baby to sleep in their room and then bring them to bed with you. Most important is that you respect your baby and their needs. Babies need lots of touch and love, never leave your baby to 'Cry it out'. Keep co-sleeping safe by following these guidelines. 1. Baby sleeps next to mom not in between mom & dad. Moms have an intuitive connection to their baby. 2. Never bring baby to bed with you in a waterbed 3. Never bring baby to bed with you after taking medication or drugs that make you tired. Have questions about co-sleeping or newborn sleep patterns, feel free to start a thread. Jennifer Roberts Noella, Inc. www.noellabirths.com

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ggranda 09/17/2008 at 11:05 AM
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Co-Sleeping is a great way to bond with your newborn.  Its been 2 months already and I have been co-sleeping with my little Thomas and its great.  I nurse him all through the night not needing to get out of bed which is wonderful.  Thomas is my 4th child and I have co-slept with all my children up to about 6-7months.. and Jennifer Roberts is wonderful she assisted me during my labor with Thomas and I would highly recommend her to every pregnant mother out there.. My labor pains started at about 11am and I gave birth at 2:15pm.. no epidural, natural and beautiful experience every woman should have a Doula at her side.. Thanks Jen!!

Grace Granda

Ms Boca Raton 2007/2008

 


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marica 02/13/2009 at 6:21 PM
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Grace, How did you start training your kids after 6-7 months to sleep in their crib? Please enlighten me, i am co-sleeping with Amelia now, she is 4 months old, sleeps well etc...but I worry that she will not be able to sleep on her own, ever. do I have anything to worry about, and when do I start training her to sleep in her own bed, thanks,'Marica.

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sisigst 04/07/2009 at 1:00 PM
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I also enjoy the ability to co-sleep.  But I want to try to start having her sleep in her own bed.  Any suggestions on how to start doing that without making her go cold turkey? 


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joeandlizz 06/05/2009 at 9:45 AM
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 with my first co-sleeping was great b/c of nursing but as she got older it was harder to get her to sleep w/my husb & i in the bed with her. so we brought her crib matress in our room and propped it so it was level with our bed. it was the same setting that she was used to falling asleep in but a step towards her sleeping by herself. that way when mom & dad got out of bed to go to work it wouldnt her up and she was now becoming a big girl with her own bed. we also did a lot of verbal prep for her moving into her own room. it was a suprisingly easy transition for her.

hope that helps some


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