That's a great idea - pity we don't have the room but I have been using the spare room lately if DD is har dto settle. Lying there together means we can be close but I can doze and she can play happily or she might even fall asleep! We've only done it 3 or 4 times but it works when you're VERY tired!

Things I couldn't live without?? Um - well I LOVE my changetable because it has room for so much. It's a chest of drawers with table on top so very handy and looks good too. Bouncer is def worth it cause it frees your hands for awhile.

Wish I'd bought a snuggle bed for when she was really small because I feel that would be easier to use than porta cot when visitng. Porta cots are great for long stays but just visiting friends during day or night, a bit of a pain really!