Safe co-sleeping is highly beneficial for both parents and children, as increasingly affirmed by experts and studies on the subject. And you? Have you decided to practice co-sleeping with your baby?
The practice of safe co-sleeping promotes breastfeeding, reduces the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome, and also has enormous psychological and emotional benefits for children.
According to studies by various pediatric and neonatology departments in Spain.
Therefore, if you want your baby to sleep very close to you or practice what is also called safe co-sleeping, you should first know that there are certain guidelines you must follow to ensure it poses no risk to your baby's health.
Tips for safe and risk-free co-sleeping
1. Certified safe co-sleeping nest crib
Choose a co-sleeping nest crib with all quality certifications for both fabrics and materials. Because no, not all co-sleeping nests are the same, and not all are safe. Our co-sleeping nests have all certifications and are the safest place for you to sleep close to your baby.
Do you know all the uses for our baby nests?
2. Firm surface
Your baby should sleep on their back, facing up, on a firm surface. This is a very important point, as if the surface is too soft, the baby could suffocate. That's why babies should not sleep directly on the adult mattress for the first few months. Another option is to place the co-sleeping nest crib on top of the bed and between the parents.
3. Anti-reflux wedge
The anti-reflux wedge is one of the quickest and most effective solutions to prevent colic and improve newborn breathing. By elevating the upper body, we prevent stomach acids from rising and reaching the throat. Highly recommended for babies with colds, breathing difficulties, or earaches.
Recommended by pediatricians
4. Nothing around
As adorable as it may be to see your baby surrounded by stuffed animals and blankets, it is important to remove them at bedtime as they could get entangled or suffocate. It is better to dress them in appropriate clothing that facilitates diaper changes.
We recommend our baby sleeping bags, the safest way to dress your baby for sleep. With their sleeping bag, you won't need to cover them with anything else, thus eliminating any risk of suffocation. Plus, you ensure they stay covered. Available in different TOGs.
3. Proximity and safe space
The biggest risk and fear for parents when co-sleeping with their baby is hitting or even crushing them at night. To avoid this, it's important to give them their space. The best option is to use a crib that attaches securely and acts as a small extension of the bed.
In addition to the crib, it is advisable to "fill the spaces," meaning making the baby feel contained and secure, like in mom's belly. That's why a co-sleeping nest is ideal. It has the perfect size for most cribs and bassinets, and thanks to its protective cushion, it prevents the baby from rolling towards you.
You can also place it in the middle of the bed to keep your baby close while providing a safe environment, or take it with you when traveling: they'll feel at home anywhere! As you can see, it allows you to sleep very close but each in their own space.
And at what age should they start sleeping alone?
The crib to bed transition is an important change in a young child's life, and they say there is no specific age at which they should start sleeping alone. Sleep is an evolutionary process, and we must wait for each child to feel ready and mature enough to want to sleep alone in their own room. For this reason, we must respect each child's pace and needs.
The truth is that each situation is unique, and logically, at first, we will have to accompany them until they fall asleep, tell them stories, sing to them... And use the protective cushion of the nest to provide them with security and prevent falls and bumps. Like the nest, the protective cushion is very soft and has a removable cover. It will be a perfect hugging and play companion for your child! ;)
And when your little one understands that there's no danger, that their parents are in a nearby room and can come whenever they need them, they usually accept sleeping alone.
Safe co-sleeping, yes or no?
Absolutely yes, as long as some basic rules are followed and common sense is applied. If we want to provide security and peace of mind to our baby, what better way than by being by their side?
Many times you ask us if it is safe to co-sleep with a newborn baby, and the answer is yes! Newborns need to feel protected and connected to their mother, just as they were in the womb. Additionally, it allows us to attend to them easily and quickly.
