By Rivki Silver
Rivki Silver blogs at Life in the Married Lane, where's she's intent on finding kedushah in the dishes.
Co-sleeping. Chances are, if you’re not doing it, you know someone who is.
Co-sleeping is associated with attachment parenting, made widely known by Dr. Sears. Sometimes it is also referred to as bed-sharing. Basically, it means that the baby is sleeping in bed, with you, all night. Oftentimes the baby is nestled in the crook of mommy’s arm, and other times, just within arms’ reach. It is more common among women who choose to breastfeed.
Some of the main concerns I’ve heard (from non-co-sleepers) are safety, of what to do with the other kids during naptime, and of the baby not learning how to sleep on its own. Oh, and our husbands. What about them?
I asked a wide variety of women their opinions and experiences with co-sleeping, and, as you might imagine, I got a wide variety of answers. One thing stood out, though. All the women felt they were making the best choice for their family.
But first, my experience with co-sleeping. Full disclosure.
Rivki Silver blogs at Life in the Married Lane, where's she's intent on finding kedushah in the dishes.
"I still remember telling someone who I genuinely thought would be on-board with the
concept, and the incredulousness she reacted with. I might as well have told her that
I was taking my baby bungee-jumping or something."
CO-SLEEPING
Me 'n My Moms Say It All
Co-sleeping is associated with attachment parenting, made widely known by Dr. Sears. Sometimes it is also referred to as bed-sharing. Basically, it means that the baby is sleeping in bed, with you, all night. Oftentimes the baby is nestled in the crook of mommy’s arm, and other times, just within arms’ reach. It is more common among women who choose to breastfeed.
Some of the main concerns I’ve heard (from non-co-sleepers) are safety, of what to do with the other kids during naptime, and of the baby not learning how to sleep on its own. Oh, and our husbands. What about them?
I asked a wide variety of women their opinions and experiences with co-sleeping, and, as you might imagine, I got a wide variety of answers. One thing stood out, though. All the women felt they were making the best choice for their family.
But first, my experience with co-sleeping. Full disclosure.
