Some so-called “parenting gurus” (you know, anyone with an internet connection) will vehemently discourage the practice of co-sleeping with your little one. Their concerns usually stem from safety issues, but there’s also a belief that letting your child share your bed could lead to them wanting to sleep with you until they hit their 40s—or until they finally move out.
While I typically steer clear of co-sleeping, I might make an exception during holidays, weekends, or whenever my child insists on dragging me out of my peaceful slumber. Logically, it seems like it would be easier to just reach over and soothe them back to sleep rather than trekking down the hall, right? Wrong.
If you haven’t yet given in to the temptation of allowing your little one to join you in bed, let this be your cautionary tale:
- Regardless of the size of your bed, a child can make it feel as cramped as a Japanese capsule hotel. You might even wonder if they’re trying to relive their time in the womb.
- Just being near you isn’t enough. They need to be physically touching you at all times, as if their tiny hands and feet are equipped with a radar for locating your body, often leading to uncomfortable and unexpected pokes in the night.
- Kids run at an average temperature of about 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Wrap them up in a sleep sack or footie PJs, and you’re in for a long, sweaty night.
- Children have surprisingly hard heads. If one of those Charlie Brown melons collides with your face at 3 a.m., they won’t bat an eyelash, while you might be left in tears.
- Have you ever woken up to a child grabbing your face, turning it toward your partner, and shouting, “Whose face is that?!” I have, and it’s nothing short of terrifying.
So there you have it: co-sleeping is anything but “cozy.” Someone may get some sleep, but it certainly won’t be you. Yet, despite all the chaos, you’ll likely find my child snuggled in our bed tonight because there’s nothing quite like the joy of waking up to a little one with messy bed-head, looking like an adorable Shar Pei.
And if the experts are right, I have about 37 more years to cherish these moments. Sweet dreams!
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In summary, while co-sleeping may seem appealing, it often leads to a sleepless night for parents. However, the sweet moments shared with our little ones make it all worthwhile, if only for a fleeting time.
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