Have you used a baby nest pod for bed sharing?

[Newyorkscene]

Hi all,

My little girl is 5.5 months old. I would like to start using a baby pod nest so we can share a bed but I need advice. How did people find them? Were they worth the money? How did you set it up?

For context my little girl sleeps in her Moses basket next to me. If she fusses I just stroke her head or pop her dummy back in and it works every time. I suffer from endometriosis which is debilitating and means I sometimes need to nap during the day. My little girl has been amazing and I pop her in her basket next to me and she will either lay there content or fall asleep. Because I am next to her it seems that she can fall asleep easily.

I love this time and I’d love to sleep next to me in our bed. I’ve been looking at baby nest pods and would like to get one.

The reason being we have a gap between the mattress and the headboard and the bed is not against a wall so in theory the pod should mitigate these two dangers.

I would appreciate any advice or insight into these pods.

I know people may say why bother if the set up already works but I want to be close to my daughter. I get her in our bed and cuddle 🥰 and it’s the best thing in the world. I would like to co sleep when possible.

Thank you

Please don’t, bed sharing can be done very safely following the safe sleep 7 but baby must be on the bed. Nest pods are not safe for sleep and have been linked to baby deaths. They lead to overheating when used within adult beds. Stick with what you’re doing or research proper bedsharing.

First post nails it. If the bed is an issue dismantle it and put the mattress on the floor.

Baby pods/nests arent suitable for unsupervised sleep.
Bed guard?

If you even remotely looked into this you would see they are unsafe for sleeping with. If you want to co sleep research it and do it safely.

The pods arent safe to sleep in once they can roll so at 5.5 months is too late.

What about taking the side off a regular cot and strapping it to your bed? We did that after baby was too big for the next to me. They had their safe space, I had mine, but close enough to soothe them if needed.

Wow! Why be so rude? Of course I’m looking into it hence my post. Maybe think about how you come across. It’s so unnecessary

Thank you, that’s a good point. I wondered about getting a next to me crib. I didn’t think I had enough room but I could be wrong.

Next to me cribs are only suitable until arrived 6 months. You need a cot, suitable for babies who can sit/pull themselves up, take the side off and attach to the bed as a "side car cot". You may need to adjust the height to make it level and ensure there is no gap between the two mattresses.

Thats good advice, I used cable ties to secure the cot and was lucky the height matched my bed for as long as we needed it for, for us it was the safest option

I highly recommend the UK Cosleepers Facebook group for achieving a safe cosleeping setup. Nests and bed guards are both a big no, but there are lots of other safe options.

So much research has been done and saved baby’s lives through the promotion of safe sleeping practices; don’t risk your child’s life by going against current advice. It’s not rude to say this is dangerous.

No no no! Pods are not recommended and actively discouraged by the likes of The Lullaby Trust etc. Please do not put your baby at risk.

www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/safer-sleep-information/safer-sleep-overview/

Actually there are safe sleep nests available now. Such as this one.
https://purflo.com/the-sleep-tight-baby-bed/

You are purposely missing the point. I didn’t say anywhere it was rude to say it was dangerous. Re read the post the message was written in such a tone and manner which was extremely rude and unnecessary. I do wonder what the hell is wrong with some people on Mumsnet. You’re just one of those I suppose

I’m seriously disappointed with some of the posters. The implication that I’m putting my baby at risk is insane. I HAVENT used a pod! I’m not going to kill my baby by asking a legit question about sleep pods! The reason I posted was to ask and do my research and the overwhelming response is don’t do it - that is absolutely fine! But I’ve been spoken to in such a shitty way by some of you.

We had this cot. Not only does the side slide down, but there are lots of different height options for the mattress.

The lullaby trust says none are safe. Anything with raised padded sides is a risk

@dementedpixieNo they don’t. The lullaby trust do not test individual products. Nor do they have the ability to. They have a blanket statement about soft sided baby nests that was published before that product was made. Perhaps try doing some actual research of your own (and read the lullaby trusts own website). It’s been tested to the same standard as Moses baskets, bedside cribs and carrycots. It has firm, breathable sides not soft padding and a solid base. It is an entirely different product than most baby nests on the market.

@Ihavelostthegame they have misleading advertising that makes it look like they have met all standards when in fact they havent

www.asa.org.uk/rulings/weybury-hildreth-ltd-a21-1123068-weybury-hildreth-ltd.html

You are not understanding the full picture on it. That is about the advertising not the safety of the product. There is no specific testing available for safety testing baby nests. So it has been tested to the same standards as carrycots as that is the nearest available equivalent testing. It has passed all relevant sections of those safety standards. It cannot be awarded as passed as some of the criteria necessary to pass is irrelevant to this product. For example the main barrier as I understand it to it passing the test is the fact it does not meet the handle requirements for carrycots - because it doesn’t have any handles. It has been developed with guidance from the regulators and it has passed all the relevant requirements for safe sleep.

In the ideal world there would be specific baby bed testing. But there is not at present so the next best thing is all that can be used.

Sorry others are rude. Bed sharing can be very safe but you must not use a pod. Baby should be on a clear, flat surface with no loose covers. You might be better to get a double floor bed if you plan on long term bed sharing, it'll be safer once baby is moving more. I wouldn't get a next 2 me at this stage, your baby will outgrow it soon. You could get a bigger wooden cot and do some DIY so it can be used a next 2 me? It must be very tight up to your mattress though. This post unfortunately shows how much midwives and health visitors should talk about safe co-sleeping rather than just telling parents not to do it.

This isn’t safe to use while bedsharing.

Join the Facebook group linked above and they can provide you with the advice you need