Hellobee Boards Topic: Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?

Hellobee Boards Topic: Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:45:12 +0000 Dandelion on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding/page/2#post-1328397 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:39:02 +0000 Dandelion 1328397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We didn't try it much but neither one of us was really interested. We once had to share a bed at my parents cottage when he was almost 5 and we both hated it. We love our space. Elderberrygin on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding/page/2#post-1328391 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:35:48 +0000 Elderberrygin 1328391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ LO looooves co-sleeping. If, by co-sleeping, you mean, "squealing loudly, slapping us with her little hands to get us to play and attempting to crawl off the side of the bed constantly." We tried a couple of times when she woke up crazy early to see if she'd cuddle up an sleep a bit long. Apparently not. travellingbee on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding/page/2#post-1328340 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:21:53 +0000 travellingbee 1328340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Ugh I'd love to trade babies with you. I don't know that all babies like it but my little crazy baby ONLY wants to sleep snuggled up to me. Doesn't help my sleep, I'll tell you what. He moves a lot. He never slept with us until he had an ear infection and we let him. Ever since then, he won't sleep in his crib. :( Be careful what you wish for! Amelieisme on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding/page/2#post-1328329 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:17:41 +0000 Amelieisme 1328329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My LO is like this. WILL NOT sleep with me at all and never really has, except when he was super small. He thinks its party time if he's in bed with me. Sometimes I wish he was more cuddly, but at the same time, I wouldn't want him in my bed every night so its probably for the best that its his choice to be in his crib! Anagram on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1328071 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 12:04:48 +0000 Anagram 1328071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I wouldn't say my LO "hates" cosleeping, but it never made her sleep better or longer. We tried it when we were getting 6-8 wakeups a night. Then we just had 6-8 wakeups 2 inches from our faces. She doesn't sleep worse or fight it, it just makes no difference and I get a little anxiety about possible smothering so it's more comfortable for ME if she's in her own crib. The only benefit to the cosleeping (after she got a bit older like, after 5 months) is that sometimes when she'd wake up, she'd stroke my hair and that was just SO cute. But not as cute as just sleeping longer stretches, lol. mrsjyw on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1328048 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:57:51 +0000 mrsjyw 1328048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ DS has hated cosleeping! Thankfully he loves his sleep! looch on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1328044 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:55:56 +0000 looch 1328044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My son has gotten more cuddly as he has gotten older, so there's hope! blackbird on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1328041 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:55:30 +0000 blackbird 1328041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @jojogirl, DH was lamenting the same thing about wanting a cuddly baby. I told him to be careful what he wishes for :) JoJoGirl on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1327962 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:32:44 +0000 JoJoGirl 1327962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @blackbird: Haha see that's the double-edged sword of it. I looooove when I wake up before her, it's like FREEDOOOOOOMMMMMM. But every now and then I just want to cuddle my damn baby! She just hates it. Ah well. @mjane: We've tried that too with the toys! mjane on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326437 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:34:48 +0000 mjane 1326437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We used to cobed in the mornings, and then basically one day she just wasn't into it anymore and would only sleep in her crib (or short naps in the Ergo/stroller). Now if she wakes crazy early, which she doesn't do that often, we bring her into bed between us with a few toys and sleep a little longer while she plays. Parents of the year? Most certainly. Torchwood on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326377 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:10:25 +0000 Torchwood 1326377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I voted no, even though it wasn't about my kid. My cousin loved cosleeping, but her son was totally not into it after a few months. I'm really hoping our LO won't be like that, since we plan to cosleep from the beginning. blackbird on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326247 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:28:48 +0000 blackbird 1326247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @jojogirl--until she was 6 weeks old, and that was about it. She is just NOT a cuddly kid. Maybe your LO didn't want to sleep with you b/c she spent all day strapped to you :) I look at it this way--when my kid sleeps in, I get to have coffee and pee in peace without being chained to the bed :) It's a glorious feeling when you're an early riser immabeetoo on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326245 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:27:51 +0000 immabeetoo 1326245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I try in the morning once in a while but if he sees DH it's all over. He coslept with me for the first time ever over Christmas when it was just me in the bed - I loved the snuggles!! rawrasaur on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326240 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:26:47 +0000 rawrasaur 1326240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ This is funny because I brought LO into my bed at 5 am this morning because I thought she might be too cold and all she wanted to do was explore. After 20 min of not falling asleep, I laid her back in her crib and she instantly fell asleep. SMH. MamaMoose on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326221 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:18:56 +0000 MamaMoose 1326221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ When she wakes up super early we bring her into bed with us. If and only if she falls asleep WHILE nursing, then she'll sleep in bed with us. Other than that she just wants to climb on us. Andrea on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326212 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:15:30 +0000 Andrea 1326212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @JoJoGirl: yeah, a BFF of mine does this with both kiddos so they sleep late! Sounds good, but on the flip side, they still co-sleep to get their 3 year old off to bed so they're not too thrilled about that part! JoJoGirl on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326199 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:11:01 +0000 JoJoGirl 1326199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Andrea: Hehe yes, that's the only reason I'm bummed about it.. would love a little more sleep ;) But when she's up, she's up. Andrea on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326198 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:10:20 +0000 Andrea 1326198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Both of mine hate it. I guess it sounds good that you could grab more zzzz's, but I would rather they sleep independent of me. JoJoGirl on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326169 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:00:45 +0000 JoJoGirl 1326169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @blackbird: She slept better with you guys when she was younger though, no? I don't get why it's just never been LO's thing. blackbird on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326155 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:56:05 +0000 blackbird 1326155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Mine is not cuddly. I have so many photos of Dh trying to cuddle on her and her face says GET ME OUT OF HERE while her arms and legs flail to free her. Bed time is play time! I think she likes to bounce on it as she's crawling. She moves around so much in her crib, I can't fathom her being in bed with us. mediagirl on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326076 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:35:08 +0000 mediagirl 1326076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Our bed is a playground. There's no sleeping going on in it if she's in it. deerylou on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326059 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:30:56 +0000 deerylou 1326059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think every baby is different, and has their own agenda, related to sleep. We bed share, as our daughter is not a heavy sleeper, on her own. Cosleeping works for our family, but it doesn't jive with everyone. doodlepoodle on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326045 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:29:16 +0000 doodlepoodle 1326045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Jake likes to pull my eyelids open and stick his fingers up my nose. We don't sleep in the same bed. shinymama on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326027 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:24:23 +0000 shinymama 1326027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Mom and Dad's bed = jump and play cascademom on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1326021 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:23:23 +0000 cascademom 1326021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope. He likes to crawl on Daddy or on our bed when we bring him in our bedroom. He slept in his RNP until we transitioned him into his crib. Jenn23 on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1325995 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:17:31 +0000 Jenn23 1325995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Never attempted it because I wasn't interested in co-sleeping so I have no idea if J would like it or not. I know I wouldn't be able to sleep, though, since I couldn't sleep with him in his bassinet in the room. We moved him out into his room after about a week at home! I'm such a light sleeper and need quiet to be able to sleep. Modern Daisy on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1325981 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:13:52 +0000 Modern Daisy 1325981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ DS has always hated our bed. And now he rolls around in his crib all night so I can't even imagine what it would be like cosleeping! Foodnerd81 on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1325977 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:13:25 +0000 Foodnerd81 1325977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ When she was really little she would sleep OK in our bed-- not better than in her RnP, I don't think, but on the nights she was up at all hours anyway, it was more restful for me to keep feeding her and switching sides in bed than getting up and down to get her, bring her to bed, feed her, put her back. I would nurse laying on my side, she'd nurse to sleep and I could gently push her onto her back then roll away from her. I never slept great that way but better than being up and down. Now, since she learned to fall asleep in her own bed, nope. Even when we bring the sound machine into our room, she will happily nurse laying in bed with me, but she won't fall asleep like that. She is pretty cuddly though, so I can get some extra laying down time and snuggling, even if she won't go back to sleep. @lawbee11: Same- she moves around so much getting settled, DH and I would have to be on the very edges of the bed to not disturb her but keep her from falling out. loveisstrange on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1325976 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:13:02 +0000 loveisstrange 1325976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ In bed with mom means automatic play time for C. No way would she ever have co slept. ShootingStar on "Am I the only one whose kid doesn't like co-bedding?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-whose-kid-doesnt-like-co-bedding#post-1325974 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:12:44 +0000 ShootingStar 1325974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Haha I'm currently your 1 yes vote, and as I type his I'm laying in bed with DS right now at 3pm. I was desperate to get him to nap because he was way overtired. Generally he starts oh the night in the PNP a couple feet from me, and then around 4am or so I'll be too tired to put him back and we both just call asleep.