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To think people don't actually do it safely

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MolliciousIntent · 17/04/2022 20:53

Everyone bangs on about safe co-sleeping, but do people who co-sleep actually always do it safely? I know several families who sleep with their infants, they all tell you they stick to the Lullaby Trust guidelines, but I've on multiple occasions had evenings with them smoking and drinking and then getting into bed with their babies. Obviously this isn't an indication of everyone, but do people who co-sleep really follow every single one of the guidelines every single night?

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ShirleyPhallus · 17/04/2022 21:02

Personally I think it seems quite difficult to do, only because you have to give up pillows and make sure any duvet is below waist height etc. I’ve also never been able to manage a restful nights sleep due to wriggly babies (older) / never getting in to a deep sleep for fear of rolling over on to them (younger)

I’m sure there are people who do co sleep safely and those who don’t, but I’m sure it’s also on a sliding scale. Don’t think it’s either the absolute 100% safe people on one side OR the smoking, drunken druggies and nothing in between

GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat · 17/04/2022 21:00

I co slept in hospital with my newborn and knew nothing about how to do it safely so just did what I thought was best. None of the midwives corrected me so I think much of it must be instinctual.

MolliciousIntent · 17/04/2022 20:58

@Garman

Yes, I do.
Good on you. I don't think I could convince my husband to give up drinking indefinitely!

Although I suppose having asked the question, no one is going to come out and say that they knowingly endanger their babies, are they!

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Garman · 17/04/2022 20:56

Yes, I do.

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