I expressly said in the video that you are to use thick foam blocks for infants. I made this crib well after my son turned 1and soft surfaces are not a danger to toddlers. To Megan, if you watched the video and listened to my description you will note that I did NOT use the body pillow with an infant. Hope some others chime in too and let you know what they do with crawling toddlers with this set up. The high-set Western 'American' bed is not a world-wide desired item. In fact, in many Asian cultures the standard bed is one that rests directly on the floor. Only you know your environment, but many people have mattresses on the floor w/out any problems whatsoever. But this shouldn't stop you from making your sleep set-up more comfortable (and safe) if that is what works best.Ī little dust - as gross as it may sound - is just natural 'germs' that baby is breathing in day in and day out anyway and it is helping his/her immune system to develop properly. And keep the dogs out of the room while baby is napping. Of course, it is great to get out the vacuum. I cannot answer for the crib as we do not use them, but I did want to note about the mattresses on the floor/dust/allergies idea.īabies home-grown around dogs and your own environment (especially those who are breastfed) are unlikely to be impacted by allergens that would be around while sleeping 2 feet closer to the floor. In any baby sleep situation, being aware of the humidity level in the room, and knowing what the ideal humidity level is for healthy sleep is an important thing to consider. However, if you already have a crib that you'd like to make use of, turning it into a cosleeper is a very useful idea. Like many others, we've never used a crib. At our home we use beds (on the floor) that are pushed together for ample, comfortable, safe sleeping space (first photo below). Both have physiological benefits for baby and mom, both foster a more effective breastfeeding relationship, improve milk supply, and both protect from SIDS risks during the first year of life by regulating respiration, cardiovascular function and hormone levels. Note: Cosleeping can take the form of bedsharing (sleeping on the same safe surface) or nearby sleep sharing (within an arm's reach of baby on different surfaces). For more on the monumental benefits of sharing sleep with your baby, see the articles on this page: CoSleeping Review of Research, at the Safe CoSleeping Page on Facebook, or in the CoSleeping group.
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