Damo,

no need for debate, we as parents do what we believe is right for our children and being curious as to how others parent is totally cool!

Co sleeping is a very natural thing. I suggest you read the "science of paretning", "helping your baby to sleep", just to name a few and this may shed some light on why we choose to co sleep!

The reasons behind us trying to get Ds to sleep in his cot is DH is having trouble sleeping and is a shift worker. I dont mind it when ds comes in after dad has gone to work! But like most parents we all wish our babies slept for 12 hours straight hey! co sleeping or not ds would be up at least 3 times a night! So cosleeping gives us both more sleep! iykwim?

Hope this has given you a little insight into co sleeping!

Sanp rosehip you must have been reading my mind! everything i wanted to say but couldnt! lol
I love co-sleeping; not only do I get more sleep because I don't have to get out of bed we get loads of cuddles. It helps to regulate a baby's system and thus reduces the risk of SIDS, it helps set up the brain chemical system so co-sleeping babies are happier babies as well as learning a diurnal rhythm; they may not sleep through but they know day from night. It makes children more secure and lets them know they can always turn to their parents rather than there are times you're not wanted - imagine knowing you're not wanted by your parents ever!