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@christian142 Thank you!

@hopeful471968 Bed sharing actually does increase the risk of SIDS, even in the absence of suffocation risks, because the infant sleeps more deeply and it’s in the deep stage of sleep that SIDS occurs. That’s why anything that makes the baby sleep deeply - warmer room, prone position, formula...

@ianhulett Good point!

@pnao According to that, her risk is 1 in 53,500 even with bed sharing 😳 I hope that’s accurate!

@eleventhhourworker6 lol! The imagery of that has me cackling 😂 great idea though! I plan to wear a tightly fitted button up flannel with a long sleeve nursing shirt under it

@niteshayde Thank you I will definitely give this a read! I would imagine that your baby was on pulse ox and regularly checked overnight by the nurse when hospitalized though, right? I’m actually a pediatric RN and always offered the family a full sized bed instead of a crib so mom could cuddle...

@cathymalon My understanding is that cooler temps (68-72 F) are actually a lower risk of SIDS. And fans help recirculate air to avoid CO2 build up! I typically dress her in a light bamboo onesie and a sleepsack 1.0-1.5 TOG but it’s still cold at night where I live (30s-40s F). Once the summer...

UPDATE: I bought an Owlet and a box fan (our bedroom doesn’t have a ceiling fan) and we coslept last night. Y’ALL…. I’m NEVER going back. Last night was the best night of my life. Just getting to kiss my baby’s little ravioli hands throughout the night, staring at her chubby face as she slept...