Falling asleep with baby

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Sarmhdkr · 20/07/2024 02:27

Baby has been really fussy today (only 1 week) and wouldn’t settle in her crib. I got her out to comfort her for a bit. I was laid in quite a reclined position with her on her side across me as I thought she would want to nurse but I didn’t feel tired so I thought I was okay. I had an alarm set for her to feed an hour later and must have fallen asleep with her and am so angry with myself. Will she be okay? I won’t be making the same mistake again, I think I’m going to set frequent alarms if I ever take her like that in the night but has anyone got any other suggestions?

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Sauvblonk · 20/07/2024 02:52

Why don't you set yourself up to co-sleep safely? I slept with both of my babies in bed with me to feed right through until they weaned. It's the only way I coped with two very fussy babies.

There's some advice here

https://rednose.org.au/article/Co-sleeping withhyourbaby

Brightandbreezey · 20/07/2024 05:25

Yes as PP says look at the safe sleep 7 and get yourself set up for that. People fall asleep frequently with babies but following guidelines it can be safe. Even the NHS has updated its guidelines lately to include safe co sleeping.
https://llli.org/news/the-safe-sleep-seven/
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-advice/co-sleeping/
Your baby will be fine and some people even have information on chest sleeping with a baby. This isn’t researched as much but there are guidelines about how to do that as safe as possible if you need it (look up cosleepy and happycosleeer on Instagram).
Even if you plan on never sleeping with your baby again it’s worth getting knowledgeable and then you can eliminate the dangerous in the future if it were to happen again.
Don’t beat yourself up, being close to our little ones is normal and natural and what they actual need/want. There is lots of benefits to it. Take care x

Safe Co Sleeping: The Safe Sleep Seven

Learn the seven steps to safe co-sleeping with your baby, including a catchy bedsharing song to help you remember and an infographic to save for later.

https://llli.org/news/the-safe-sleep-seven

Wingingitmum11 · 20/07/2024 08:36

It's so easily done , honestly.
We can all be so sleep deprived.

Best to look at safe cosleeping like others suggested and don't be so hard on yourself x

OMGsamesame · 20/07/2024 08:43

Agree, it's totally natural. Just set yourself up to do it safely and then you don't need to worry.

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