We've been co-sleeping for 3 weeks, so we're obviously experts.
DS is wrapped in his own blanket but his arms stay out - whenever we've tried to swaddle his arms his fought the blanket until his arms are free. He does seem to like the wrapping around his chest and lower half. DS also sleeps on his side a lot, which is so cute to watch.
My Doula says that it's important that his legs and bum are wrapped because he does need that "security" and warmth.
Never heard that you shouldn't swaddle and co-sleep. I don't see the logic in it either, particularly as babies who are co-sleeping should have their own bedding.
BTW, co-sleeping is lovely, and I don't think you'll regret it. It's worth trying to see if you are comfortable with it. We bought a king-size bed for the purpose (well, okay, we also just wanted a king-size bed ) Co-sleeping is safe if you follow the safety guidelines. The only legitimate complaint about it that I can see is that you do have to listen to baby snort, snuffle, grunt and moan all night - but you'd be able to hear that if s/he was in a cot beside your bed anyway, and so far DH and I have become accustomed to DS's noises and I now only wake up to the "hungry" noises.
) Co-sleeping is safe if you follow the safety guidelines. The only legitimate complaint about it that I can see is that you do have to listen to baby snort, snuffle, grunt and moan all night - but you'd be able to hear that if s/he was in a cot beside your bed anyway, and so far DH and I have become accustomed to DS's noises and I now only wake up to the "hungry" noises.
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