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No no no. I wouldnt like this

We co-sleep and when my parents babysat LO overnight I asked them if they would co-sleep too. I told them they definitely didn't have to co-sleep if they were uncomfortable with it; but that LO sleeps better when you co-sleep.

When my MIL is over she co-sleeps with LO for naps.

If you are not comfortable with her co-sleeping with your LO I think you should say something; as it is a very personal decision.

I wouldn't like it at all! I'm not even sure if I'd be comfortable with ME co-bedding, and everything I read says the parents, especially the mother, is especially attuned to LO and their breathing, etc-- to the point that I see recommendations for the baby to sleep on the mother's side, rather than in between since even the dad isn't as connected. (I've done very little real research on the topic though!)

I'd bring it up with her but broach more like you are concerned about sleep habits and not messing with the habits (crib/bassinet) that your LO is used to. Also mention the unsafe things, like pillows, etc, but this way you aren't insinuating that she doesn't know what is safe or how to take care of a baby, but that your baby has a routine.

My mom co-beds with P when she stays over. I know my mom is also a really light sleeper though and wakes periodically through the night all on her own.

Like @yoursilverlining: said though, if you're not comfortable with it then just say something. Maybe go through the "rules" of safe co-bedding or just ask that she not do so.

I think if just depends on the situatuion for each family. I would not want my parents co-sleeping with LO. My dad is a big guy and he is a heavy sleeper who has been known to roll over and twack my mom with a flailing arm on more than one occasion. That to me is not a secure place for LO! lol!

I wouldn't like it. I only trust myself with cosleeping with my LO.

I don't think you're overreacting at all. I would say something if u don't like it.

LO is 1 so I think I would be ok with it now but not around 5 months!

No, and I'm pro co-sleeping!
I would want this to be something we had first discussed, to make sure they were following the rules of safe co-bedding.
I would be very upset if I found my baby in a bed with pillows, comforter, etc and no one watching her.

Also, I wouldn't mind my mom co-sleeping with my LO (if following safety standards) because she's a light sleeper, but I wouldn't want my dad to because I know he's a very heavy sleeper.

Hell to the no!

No way. I co-sleep but I am a very light sleeper, I keep blankets and pillows away and I hold my daughter so I can see her breathing. I know that no one will be as careful as I am. I don't even trust my husband to co-sleep since he can sleep through everything.

Definitely talk to her about it. 5 months is just too little. I am not even comfortable with it as they as older, co-sleeping should just be for parents, in my opinion.

My mom's been talking about co-sleeping with LO when we visit. I haven't said anything about it because I know she doesn't really want to do it and when she realizes how wiggly LO is, she's going to be too scared to even try. Plus her bed is really high up with ceramic floors underneath. I figure she'll realize as soon as we get there and forget all about it.

If not, I'll explain in detail why it's not a good idea.

I don't co-sleep but I would let my mom co-sleep with my LO if they slept on the floor. She did when LO was a newborn. I would never let her co-sleep on a bed.