I'm all for people doing what works best for them. For us, it has been since we made the decision to move Maddy into her own room & own cot. As a result we basically co-sleep half the night. Maddy starts off in her own bed for the big portion of her sleep, and I get some rest. Halfway through the night she wakes and she comes back to bed with us for a feed and a cuddle back to sleep. We stay that way through til the morning.

I've known plenty of women who succesfully co-sleep; but I did find Maddy was constantly nuzzling at the breast when she spent all night in bed with us. It meant I didn't get much sleep at all and led to a sleep-deprived and somewhat cranky Mummy!