Is this safe co-sleeping?

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I am cosleeping because it is the only way DS or I get any sleep. He starts off in his crib but by 3am he is with me.
However, he will not be out of my arms once he is in bed. I can lay down and have him on his back with my arm underneath his neck. I've put a flat pillow to support my arm so it stays still. DS stays on his back and his head is tilted back not forwards. It is supported by my arm and the pillow. No duvet near him.

Is that ok? I cant see anyway if getting sleep otherwise.

I agree that there is a lot of judgement, especially compared to putting a baby in own room pre 6 months old which also goes against medical evidence

skunktatanka I believe the evidence suggests that over 3 months safe co sleeping is as safe. However I agree with you that compromises are made. But you minimise it by saying 'good nights sleep'. No. I just want 3 or 4 uninterrupted hrs do I can function in the day. Drive safely etc

Parenting is all about making judgements. You make it sound like this one us taken lightly and for selfish reasons. For many, including me, it isnt that simple.

I used to lay with one arm above his head and my legs curled below his legs so he couldn't move up or down, and lean back so if I did roll accidentally it would be away from him. When he was bigger we were head to head height but I reasoned that you wouldn't roll over a child with your face without noticing?!!?