Worried about baby sleeping on own after cosleeping

[LanaLily11]

I had my baby girl 4 weeks ago, and she has been very clingy and wouldn’t settle in her sleepyhead or Moses basket. She would only sleep on our chests or in the bed with us. I hated this as I couldn’t sleep properly and couldn’t get comfortable so have been saying I’ll try to tackle the issue. I have since realised if I swaddle her it makes a huge difference and she will happily sleep in her Moses basket. Great! However, I have only tried this for day naps! Now it has come to it, I feel extremely worried about her sleeping on her own. I know realistically she is probably more unsafe sleeping in bed next to me but I just can’t shake the feeling of unease about her being on her own, despite the Moses basket being right next to my bed.

Did anyone else worry about this, does the fear go away? I feel like I will end up just keeping her in the bed with me, even though I want to kick this habit!

TIA

Yup similar here. At 8 weeks she decided her next to me was ok and I worried. She’s 7 months and I worry if I leave her in her cot in my room that she might be lonely so I often go to bed at the same time. Welcome to mum worry and guilt! I believe it lasts a lifetime.
Seriously though if it gets to the point that it is effecting you it could be post natal anxiety which is common and treatable!

What exactly is it that worries you about her being in the Moses basket next to you rather than in your bed? Can you pinpoint the cause of the anxiety?

Yes, the fear goes away. Babies can sleep quite happily on their own - just think, if you had several other children, your DD would be unceremoniously swaddled and popped into a Moses basket -- all alone- from Day 1. And she'd be fine. I know it's nice for you to have her right there, knowing everything is OK, but she'll still be OK a few feet away. Best wishes on your new baby by the way !