I’m glad you mentioned correct cosleeping methods. There are definitely certain steps new parents must take to ensure that they are using the safe cosleeping methods. I figure when a major university like Notre Dame has a cosleeping section, it’s a good thing to do.

For those that are wondering what I’m talking about, here is a link to Dr. James McKenna’s Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame.

Nick coslept with us for his first year - until he started doing cartwheels at night and no one slept. He moved to a pack n play in our room. He had a terrible aversion to his crib in his own room. It just wasn’t worth the tears and struggles.

When I was 7 mos pregnant we moved to our new house. I put the PNP in our rm for the 1st week then moved it to his own room next to his toddler bed. After 2 days he one day refused to take his nap in the PNP - he pointed to his toddler bed and the transition was done.

Miss Meg, at 27 mos is still sleeping in our bed (and nursing as well). She’s slept with us from day 1. Cosleeping and breastfeeding made nighttime parenting EASY AS PIE I tell you.

I get a lot of flack from people and other medical professionals. I hear, “But you’re a NURSE! You should know better!” all. the. time. Pffffft! Then I launch into my correct/incorrect cosleeping methods and how well rested and adjusted mommy and baby can be. Some are convinced, others are not.

I suppose it’s a matter of style and comfort. To each his own, I say, but I know I was the better rested new-mommy!