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Co sleeping advice, how to end it

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Tabitha888 · 12/09/2022 21:52

Sorry for the long post. However I’m at the point of stressing out with co-sleeping. I’ve been so against it, however after a terrible battle of getting better during her CMPA experience from 4/5 weeks we let our daughter fall asleep on us.
She’s now 4.5 months old. What started as a way to comfort her and get her through the stages of getting better has now become contact naps and her sleeping on us through the night.
She’s getting bigger and quite frankly it’s uncomfortable. I don’t want to have her sleeping in the bed with me. I want it to stop.
Has anyone been here before and managed to successfully have there baby move back into the next to me, or whatever they use.
She used to sleep in her nest, next to me and Moses basket. Now only sleeps in the car seat, rocker and buggy (car seat).

I feel like I failed, but I did what was right for her at the time. I’ve ordered sleep aids (white noise, heartbeat etc) and a new mattress for her next to me so it’s soft.
I could really do with advise and tips. Everytime I seem to get a break through we’re back to her sleeping on me! The rotavirus upset her tummy again and that just took us 10 steps backwards.
I've had phases of her sleeping in her next to me, however the regression has just ended. Also she's exclusively breastfed.

OP posts:
SurinatheFirst · 12/09/2022 23:46

You haven’t “failed” with her sleep by any means. She is barely past the newborn stage, and her sleep will continue to change for a while yet. It’s hard enough being this exhausted - don’t imagine that everyone else’s baby is sleeping correctly at this age and it’s just you who’s stuck.
The things you’ve ordered should help. There are lots of gentle methods to try, like putting her down a minute earlier every time or holding her slightly further away. Be consistent with the white noise. Make sure your partner is fully on board with your plan.

Richtea67 · 25/11/2022 12:52

Hi OP, can I ask how things are with the co sleeping now? Did you find anything that worked? We're in a similar situation with our DD and grateful for any advice!

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