Co-Sleeping: A Bit of a Misnomer

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Some so-called “parenting gurus” (you know, anyone with a Wi-Fi connection) will vehemently advise against sharing your bed with your little one. Their primary concerns revolve around safety, but others worry that allowing your child to snuggle up with you might lead to them demanding a spot in your bed until they hit 40 or move out—whichever comes first!

I generally steer clear of co-sleeping, except for special occasions like holidays, weekends, or the second Tuesday of every month. I also make an exception for those nights when my little one simply won’t let me stay in bed. You’d think it would be easier to reach over and “shush” them, rather than trekking down the hall to their room, right? Well, think again!

If you haven’t yet fallen into the co-sleeping trap but have been contemplating it, let me give you a friendly warning:

1. No matter if you have a California King, a child can make that bed feel more cramped than a Tokyo capsule hotel! You might even suspect they’re trying for a free ticket back to Club Uterus.
2. Just being close isn’t enough. At least one part of the child has to be touching you at all times. It’s like their tiny hands and feet have a mission—think of them as little ninjas skilled at finding the most uncomfortable positions to dig into you.
3. Kids seem to run at about 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Dress them in a sleep sack or footie pajamas, and prepare for a long, sweaty night.
4. Ever experienced a late-night collision with a child’s hard head? When that little Charlie Brown melon crashes into your nose at 3 a.m., they won’t flinch, but you might shed a tear!
5. Have you ever woken up to someone grabbing your face and screaming, “Whose face is that?!” I have, and let me tell you, it’s a real shocker!

So, there you have it: co-sleeping. There’s not much “co” involved. Someone might catch some Z’s, but it certainly won’t be you! Still, tonight, you’ll probably find my child snuggled up in our bed because there’s nothing quite as heartwarming as waking up to a little one with bed-head, looking like a cute, wrinkly Shar Pei.

And if the experts are correct, I only have about 37 more years to enjoy these adorable moments. Sweet dreams!

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Summary:

Co-sleeping can often feel like an oxymoron—while it may seem cozy, the reality is that parents often sacrifice their own sleep for the sake of their little ones. Despite the challenges, there’s something undeniably special about waking up next to your child, making it a memorable experience for many parents.