Co-Sleeping: The Great Sleep Deception

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It seems every parenting “expert” (you know, anyone with internet access) warns against the perils of co-sleeping with your little one. Their main concern? Safety. Others worry that you might end up with a 40-year-old who still insists on sharing your bed—yikes!

I typically steer clear of bed-sharing, except for special occasions, weekends, or the second Tuesday of each month. I might make an exception when my child simply refuses to let me sleep. Logically, it seems easier to reach out and “shush” them from the comfort of my own covers than to trek down the hall, right? Well, think again.

If you’re on the fence about letting your little dreamer snuggle up with you, here’s a heads-up:

1. No matter the size of your bed, a child can make it feel as cramped as a Japanese capsule hotel. Sometimes, it feels like they’re trying to reclaim their space back in Club Uterus.
2. Just being close isn’t enough. Your child will need to be in physical contact with you at all times. It’s like their tiny limbs have a sixth sense for finding your exact pressure points—hello, sciatic nerve!
3. Kids run at an average temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Put them in a sleep sack or footie pajamas, and get ready for a long, sweaty night.
4. Kids have heads that are surprisingly hard. When that Charlie Brown-like noggin crashes into your face at 3 a.m., they won’t flinch, but you’ll definitely be left crying.
5. Ever wake up to a tiny hand grabbing your face, turning it toward your partner while demanding, “Whose face is that?!” I have, and let me tell you, it’s nightmare fuel.

So, there you have it: co-sleeping is anything but “cozy.” Someone might catch some Z’s, but it likely won’t be you. However, I know that tonight, my child will probably end up in our bed because there’s nothing quite as delightful as waking up to a little one with wild bed-head, resembling a Shar Pei. And if the so-called experts are right, I have just about 37 more years to cherish these moments.

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In summary, co-sleeping might seem like a good idea on paper, but the reality can be chaotic and exhausting. Despite the challenges, the sweet moments of waking up next to your child make it all worthwhile—at least for now!