Co-sleeping during teething hell - will she ever go back to her cot?

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Putting 9-month-old DD in our bed is the only way we can get her to settle just now -- she's up ALL night with her poor gums and needs endless cuddles. I put her in her cot first thing in the evening and she sleeps there on and off till the early hours when I usually give in after a few attempts at re-settling her in her cot.

But I'm beginning to worry that she's getting used to the whole co-sleeping thing and will start to reject her cot altogether ..... ?

No doubt she will ... who'd give up a cosy parental nest for a cot all alone? If I were you I'd keep her cosy and happy while she's ill and then make a concerted effort to get her back in the cot when you're sure she's feeling better. Unless you decide to continue co-sleeping indefinitely which you might think is best for all.

I had this problem with my dd1 who when about the same age had a viral infection she is now 2yrs old and has just suddenly decided to sleep in her own bed, I had tried many things such as cc pick up put down etc etc and nothing seemed to work so I gave up for an easy life.....plus it is lovely being woken up with kisses in the morning, anyway I decided to give it one last go a couple of nights ago and amazingly she stayed there all night and has done ever since.........getting her to go to sleep in her bed is a different story...lol
It's entirely up to you as to whether you want her to continue co sleeping or not but I just wanted to say that co-sleeping is not forever and things will eventually sort themselves out on their own........
Personally I was never strong enough for the cc and after being a zombie at work I decided it was best for all of us to get a good nights sleep so cosleeping worked best for us!
I probably havn't answered your question but babies like habit and routine and if that at the moment includes sleeping with you be prepared for some tears when you decide to change the routine!
Sorry if I've not been much help !