Co-sleeping Compromise

Maybe my head's been stuck in the sand for a while (likely) but it seems like all of a sudden co-sleeping is getting a lot of attenion. For those of you who don't know, co-sleeping refers to the practice of parents sleeping with their child, usually for the first few months.

Some people are strong supporters and say that co-sleeping makes it easier for mom to get some sleep and also to adjust to her baby's sleep cycle. It also encourages breast feeding and can help baby's fall asleep faster. Even celebrities are starting to give it a try. For example, Missy at Celebrity Baby Blog recently reported that Myleene Klass, a British pop star, co-sleeps with her newborn baby and husband.

Despite these possible advantages, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns parents against this practice because it puts babies at risk of suffocation and strangulation. Kids Health for Parents has some useful information regarding the pros and cons of co-sleeping.

If you are trying to decide whether or not to co-sleep with your baby, you should consider a co-sleeper by Arm's Reach. Another celebrity, Poppy Montgomery recently told Sarah at Celebrity Baby Blog that she has an Arm's Reach Co-sleeper for her new baby, Jackson.

Co-sleepers offer a wonderful compromise for parents who want to keep baby close but are concerned about the safety hazards attributed to co-sleeping. The co-sleeper attaches to your bed under the mattress and is securely strapped into place. It works with twin, full, queen, king and California King adult beds and the standard size co-sleeper can hold one or two babies comfortably. Other available accessories include an extra fitted sheet, leg extensions, and canopy.

If your worried about cost, the Mini Co-sleeper is under $130 and can be converted into a free-standing bassinet, changer or toy box.

To check out all the co-sleepers that Arm's Reach has to offer, just visit CSN Baby!