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Co-sleeping with toddler when new baby arrives

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AnaisB · 21/02/2012 20:55

Toddler will be 18 months when baby arrives and currently comes into bed with us at about 2am. I'm happy for this to continue and address problems if/when they arrise, but DM thinks I should stop her coming in with us ASAP as it will be more difficult when the baby arrives. (She's always thought we were crazy to co-sleep though.)

What are your experiences?

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AnaisB · 21/02/2012 20:56

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AnaisB · 22/02/2012 11:31

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LaTristesse · 22/02/2012 15:06

What do you plan to do with the new baby? How long do you have before they arrive?
My DS is nearly 2 and comes in with us from about half 5 when he rouses from sleep. DD is due next month and I plan to have her in a moses basket in our room so DS can still come in, but I will be getting some kind of sleep training clock wotsit to try and encourage him to stay in his own room a little longer. Not quite the same situation as you but didn't want to just read and run...
I'd say ignore DM and do what works for you and your family! You might get less jealousy etc if your routine continues as it is for a while (i.e. toddler doesn't think they're being ousted for the new baby), but if you have a while to work on it, it might be worth considering starting a more independent sleeping arrangement?

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