Hi everyone

I've been pondering our sleeping arrangements for when our baby arrives. I do plan for him to sleep in our bedroom for at least the first 6 months to a year.

I've been thinking about getting an arms reach co-sleeper, so he can sleep right next to me, but still be 'safe' from getting rolled on etc. but this still feels like he might be a little too far away.

I was just hoping that someone could tell me *exactly* what you do with co-sleeping - I don't know how it works in practice. Feel a bit stupid asking what are probably really obvious questions, but here goes...

Where does baby go? I guess he sleeps in the middle of the bed, between mum and dad? If so, how do you stop him from getting covered by your sheets, doona etc? How do you make sure your pillow doesn't get on his face? Do you cuddle baby to you, or do you give him some space? Does co-sleeping often end in the DH being driven from the bed and sleeping elsewhere? Would like to keep him in the bed if possible.

I can't figure out how I can be covered by bedding and have a pillow, but for it not to ride up over the baby.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much!

Devon
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