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The thing that new parents struggle with the most is getting used to several nights of sleeplessness. It makes you dazed, exhausted, and irritable. But it’s something every parent has to get used to because it is inevitable. Between feeding schedules and changing cycles, your continuous sleep is disrupted every night. It’s worse for parents whose baby has colic because a screaming and crying baby makes it impossible for you to get any shut-eye.
Many parents grapple with this issue and find techniques to ensure at least a few hours of sleep every night. Co-sleeping is one such technique that might help. But it’s not for everyone. You either love the idea or cannot stand it. If you’re wondering which side of the court you are on, scroll below and read the list to find out.
5 Reasons You Love Co-Sleeping
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Let’s look at reasons why you love to co-sleep. Read the list and let us know if you fall into this category:
1. You Actually Sleep
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Perhaps it is your physical presence that soothes your baby or your warm cuddles that help them sleep, but you love that you actually get a few hours of sleep when you co-sleep. You don’t have to be startled in your sleep wondering if the baby monitor is whimpering ever again.
2. Cuddle Time Wins
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If you don’t like to cuddle when you’re in bed, are you even human? (JK) But bedtime cuddles are the best, and when you’ve put your infant to sleep, you don’t have to worry about trying to untangle your arms and risk waking them up. You can avoid the drill of putting your baby back to sleep and starting bedtime again.
3. Better Bonding With Baby
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Co-sleeping promotes mother-child bonding (1). It’s no surprise that babies love to be held and hugged. What better way to do that than by sleeping next to them? Besides, you will probably enjoy waking up and looking at your little one’s angelic face first thing in the morning.
4. Night Time Routine Becomes Easier
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Night feedings become less of a chore when you’re right next to your baby. Getting out of bed in the middle of the night is unpleasant and takes a lot of effort, but with your baby right beside you, it’s a lot more convenient.
5. This Time Will Go By Too Quickly
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Before you know it, your baby is going to grow up and have their own room. It might not seem like it now, but you will probably miss the time when their foot was in your face just when you drifted off to sleep. You want to cherish this time before it goes away.
5 Reasons Your Partner Does Not Like To Co-Sleep
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If you could not relate to the reasons above, dive into the ones below and see if it’s relatable:
- Your partner probably cannot get a good night’s slumber because even the tiniest noise your baby makes sounds like a thunderstorm that disrupts your sleeping partner.
- There is not enough space for your partner in your bed, and somehow they end up balancing themselves at the edge of the bed all night.
- Your partner probably misses sleeping next to you and the spontaneity that you shared in your bed. Now the only spontaneous thing that happens is your baby’s diaper leaking out.
- You and your partner can no longer watch your favorite show or movie while falling asleep because quiet time is a must.
- Your partner cannot wait for this time to be over because they want to stretch and sleep comfortably while occupying at least half of the entire bed.
Co-sleeping can be beneficial for many reasons, but it’s a decision you and your partner have to make together. Whether you love to share a bed with your little one or not, your nights are going to be different once your baby arrives. Which category do you fall into? Comment below and let us know.
