https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:09:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-493012 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:14:51 +0000 lemondrop 493012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, greatest thing ever! But it did take us 5-6 months to get it figured out. I don't think he was strong enough until that point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492952 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:35:08 +0000 holdonforonemoreday 492952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love love nursing in bed. It is the best. I only do it on the weekends now. We're kind of phasing out of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492866 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:15:35 +0000 sera_87 492866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: does this help? <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/breast-feeding/FL00096&#038;slide=4" rel="nofollow">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/breast-feeding/FL00096&#038;slide=4</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492846 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:08:39 +0000 MusicaV 492846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We tried a few times, but we couldn't get comfortable. Once we figured out that DS had reflux issues, that ended our efforts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492835 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:01:48 +0000 Weagle 492835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't co-sleep regularly, but I do this every morning for the first feeding and on the few occasions that co-sleeping is necessary. It didn't really click until 3 months or so. I think she was a little too small before then. I love it, but now LO likes to nurse for a llloooonnnggg time in this position, and it can be painful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492830 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:59:03 +0000 sarac 492830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do this 75% of the time, and I am a huge cosleeper. I also have huge boobs, and we've never had any suffocation issues. Snuggling and nursing to sleep is one of the best parts of mothering, for me. I'm actually getting really fed up with the toll that extended nursing on demand is taking on my body, but it's worth it, just for the lovely nursing snuggles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492533 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:30:48 +0000 rachiecakes 492533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the time - it was the only way I got any sleep. I was so scared of cosleeping but in reality it was what was best for us when I was nursing. I was always hyper-aware of him next to me.<br /> And never any issues transitioning to crib. He goes right to sleep when I lie him down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492510 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:15:06 +0000 jennylynn 492510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do it every morning, or more on lazy days. We used to fall asleep together for about an hour every morning after nursing, but she cut me off cold turkey around 7-8 months :((( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492451 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:48:06 +0000 MarieJ 492451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do it every single night! It's so convenient. It's also my fave nursing position. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492446 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:42:59 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 492446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelingbrit: same.<br /> I wish I could figure out this is even done? Seems convenient. But, I, like you would fear that it just isn't safe. I am dead against co-sleeping in any way though:/ So, I don't think we'll ever do this in fear that i'll doze off </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492434 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:31:31 +0000 prettylizy 492434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, we did this. I was anti cosleeping at first because of fear, but the more I did it, the more awesome it became. One of my favourite times was when DH would go get the baby at her first morning waking and bring her to bed to nurse. All three of us would cuddle and snooze and DD would munch away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492430 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:27:58 +0000 mrsjazz 492430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every night. I used to put LO in her co-sleeper after I fed her but she sleeps in the bed with us now that she's older. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492426 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:25:55 +0000 immabeetoo 492426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just like @hilsy85 I do this for our first morning session. It's so comfy! Just be careful.. we had a blowout poop yesterday and it went through his sleeper, our sheet, and on to our waterproof mattress bed bug cover thing (which thank goodness we had since our mattress is brand new!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492422 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:21:34 +0000 Bao 492422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried but can't get comfortable when doing it, so I do not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492420 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:19:38 +0000 MamaMoose 492420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has reflux and needs to be kept upright during/after feedings so this isn't an option for us : ( I wouldn't do it at night anyway because I'm anti co sleeping but I would love to be able to do it for our first morning session. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492415 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:12:26 +0000 wheres_c 492415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I havent figured out how to nurse laying down yet, the logistics dont seem right.</p> <p>I have co slept on a few occasions but dont want to make it a habit. I keep all blankets away from him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492414 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:12:24 +0000 HLK208 492414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes but I don't fall asleep, I pull her off the boob after about 10 minutes and she sleeps while I hold her next to me. I never move while I sleep, and every hour or so I look at her to make sure she's okay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492365 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:39:39 +0000 sunny 492365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did this from month 2-4. I only stopped because we are sleep training. I was always pretty aware of where she was next to me and was more worried about blankets flopping on her than myself rolling onto her. I just kept the blankets really low and away from her and like other posters, I wouldn't do this if I was drinking or taking medications. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492354 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:31:20 +0000 BabyBruins 492354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't do it for middle of the night feedings, but would frequently do it for first morning feedings and we would fall asleep that way sometimes.<br /> I never sleep very soundly or comfortably when he is next to me so even if I dozed off I feel okay that I would wake up if he was in trouble. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492347 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:27:47 +0000 sera_87 492347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yep, and it's a godsend. he's beginning to be a bit of a bedhog though. hmmph.</p> <p>ETA: He also never cries during the night because I become aware of him way before it gets to that point. I haaaaaaaaaaaaaaate waking up to crying baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492317 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:16:32 +0000 X0X0X0 492317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do this too. But beware, because it can be addicting. My daughter loves it sooo much because she can easily access the breast. She actually ends up feeding a lot more frequently on nights we co-sleep.<br /> I have fallen asleep numerous times like this, but since LO is 7 months she can reposition herself. When she was smaller &amp; co-sleep, I would put pillows around her so I wouldn't roll onto her. Or I would also use pillow as barrier. I would sleep high in pillow so that the pilow would prevent her from getting too close to me at nite (she always tries to get as close to me as possible when she's asleep) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492304 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:11:57 +0000 HabesBabe 492304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do this on weekends (I usually nurse her in the nursery when the hubs has to get up for work)... but when it's Saturday and Sunday, hubs brings her into bed with us when she wakes up, I nurse her, and we all cuddle together until she starts fussing (which is usually only 5 minutes or so!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492296 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:09:33 +0000 lovehoneybee 492296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I nurse him to sleep like this and throughout the night. It's super convenient because when he wakes up he can nurse and I barely (if ever) wake up. I also love the way he curls his body up to mine and uses my head as a pillow.</p> <p>I was freaked out by co-sleeping at first, but being close to me like that was the only way he'd fall (and stay) asleep. I don't sleep as deeply as I normally do, and I almost always wake up in the exact same position I fall asleep in. I'm not worried about suffocating him...I keep the blanket mostly away from him and don't get into bed drunk. If anything, it's a tiny bit annoying because he's become a bit of a bed hog :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492290 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:06:46 +0000 travelgirl1 492290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do it but only when I'm awake... It's a great way to get her sleepy and since she's laid down, easy to transition her into her crib. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492289 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:06:08 +0000 chopsuey 492289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did it all the time with Dd.. Maybe 95% of the time?<br /> With DS I don't do it as often since I pump and bottle feed mostly. When I do nurse him at night and during the day I hav him in a cradle hold </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492286 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:04:36 +0000 autumnlove 492286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the time! It was my favorite position! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492284 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:04:08 +0000 Mrs. Train 492284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the time! So cozy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492282 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:03:31 +0000 Mrs. Pen 492282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I coslept for 4 months and I think that the waking up freaking out thing is proof that you're in tune and would wake up if anything happened. I think if you avoid any drugs or alcohol you'll be fine but it's largely about what you're comfortable with. </p> <p>I nursed laying down all the time and loved it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492280 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:03:05 +0000 hilsy85 492280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only been able to do it recently as Lo developed more head control. We do it for our first morning nursing session. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-nurse-lying-on-your-side-wlo-in-bed#post-492277 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:01:29 +0000 mrskc 492277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do it all the time. My fav position. I do doze off with him frequently. For me personally, I don't worry about it. I'm vary aware that he's next to me and I wake when he stirs. </p>