Family Bed

I know there is quite a bit of controversy when it comes to the family bed. Some think it should not used at all, some believe the baby should be out at 4 months and others at a year, and every point in between. And then there are those who hold the same belief that we do, and that is use the family bed as long as it is good for the family. Now I know from both reading and personal experience that a baby who sleeps next to mommy wakes more often in the night than a baby in their own bed or room - after all their favorite dinner is right there. But it is all worth it when I wake up and look down only to see the sweetest little face in the world, looking up at me watching me sleep. And when I smile at him, he returns a big good morning smile.