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In the United States (and much of the Western world), we’re pretty big fans of catching quality Z’s while cocooned in some super-soft bedding and supported by a just-soft-enough pillow top.  And while there’s nothing wrong with wanting to feel comfy and cozy through the night, it can be challenging to know how to fit your cosleeping baby into your bedroom equation when you know that the oh-so-comfortable bedding you love isn’t quite right for them.  But there have to be answers to how to safely co sleep with baby without sacrificing your own comfort, don’t there? Good news: there are! To feel super-comfortable all night long, while your baby is safely co-sleeping close by—all you need is the right crib (and a little bit of know-how when it comes to common co-sleeping terms!).  HOW TO SAFELY CO SLEEP WITH BABY: WHY THE SLEEP SURFACE MATTERS When you’re co-sleeping with your baby, the mattress matters.  Most mattresses made for babies would feel too firm to satisfy adults. But that firmn...

There’s a reason why cosleeping has been one of the most-loved sleeping practices throughout history (and continues to be the bedtime norm for over 70% of children in the world!). Sleeping close to your baby gifts the whole family with better nights of rest, while promoting deep bonding during waking and sleeping hours.  But there inevitably comes a time in every co sleeping family’s journey when stopping co-sleeping seems like the right next step. And when that time comes, it can be difficult to know  how to break co sleeping  and move your baby to a room of their own without it causing baby (or you!) extra stress. Luckily, all you need to ease the transition from cosleeping is a little planning—and a little patience!  That’s why we’re breaking down some of our top tips for smoothing the transition from co sleeping to a room of baby’s own—so that you can help your baby feel comfortable in their new space, while taking all the stress out of stopping co-sleeping.  KNOW THAT THERE PROBAB...

Your co-sleeping journey begins way before your baby sleeps on their made-just-for-them baby bed side co sleeper for the first time.  It starts the moment you look around online for the best baby bedside sleeper on the market (hint: you’ve stumbled upon the right page!), chats with fellow parents about bedside crib and bedside bassinet models they love, and click the “Choose Your Babybay” button so that we can get your brand new co-sleeper shipped straight to your door.  Because when it comes to choosing co-sleepers, it’s not just about finding one that will provide you with feelings of ease after your baby arrives.  It’s about choosing a bedside sleeper that is easy to unbox, easy to assemble, and easy to make a part of your and your baby’s soon-to-be shared bedroom space. That’s why when we designed babybay, we had ease in mind.  Properly assembling your babybay so that your co sleeper attaches to the bed takes just 12 steps, all easily accomplished with tools you already have at hom...

For parents wondering when is co sleeping safe?, there are many factors that need to be considered.  Here’s the truth: there are many different sleep practices that often get grouped under the “co-sleeping” umbrella.  And while some—like enjoying the benefits of a bedside cosleeper—offer an ASTM, TÜV, and Confidence in Textiles certified-safe solution for helping baby catch some rest while sleeping by your side, other common “co sleeping” practices don’t offer the same safety guarantee.  “Bed sharing,” for instance, references the practice of inviting a baby into your own bed to sleep during the night. Though bed sharing is often considered one form of co-sleeping, there are key safety differences between the two.  BED SHARING: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY AND THE QUESTION  when is co sleeping safe ?  The American Academy of Pediatrics knows that keeping your baby close during the first year of their life carries a whole host of benefits (like making nighttime nursing a breeze a...

All co-sleeping families are familiar with the feeling—as much as you’ve enjoyed the many benefits co-sleeping has to offer, it just feels like the right time to encourage baby to move away from your side and into a space of their own.  And though you’re fully confident that the time to transition has come, you’re wondering how to transition baby from co sleeping to crib  in the easiest and most stress-free way possible.  With the help of a few tips, tricks, and best practices, you can ease the transition for baby while making the experience worry-free for you.  CONSISTENCY IS KEY On the list of best practices for how to transition baby from co sleeping to crib being consistent takes the top spot.  It can be difficult (okay, not just difficult—impossible!) to think logically when you’re woken up at 2 am from a deep dream state.  But once you’ve put a plan for transition in place, it’s important to follow it. Keeping consistent will help baby feel more comfortable with the changes and m...

Co-sleeping has long been the preferred—and safe, as long as you choose the right method!—way for families around the world to assure that their babies are getting nurturing rest.  The kind of nurturing rest that uniquely supports baby’s healthy emotional and physical development while helping them feel close and comforted by those they love.  For thousands of years, parents have relied on safe co-sleeping as a necessary tool in their grow-baby-healthy-and-strong toolkit.  Let’s Start at the Beginning: What is Co-Sleeping? Co-sleeping is often the catch-all term that is used to describe the nurturing experience of sleeping with your baby within arm’s reach.  There are many ways to co-sleep, and co-sleeping will look a little different for every family that practices it.  Some of these co-sleeping methods are safer than others. In recent years, tools like bedside co sleepers have made it safe, easy, and stress-free to soak in all the benefits of co-sleeping. Though sleeping in separate ...

What is co sleeping? Co-sleeping is often used as a catch-all term to describe the experience of sleeping with your baby close by. Co-sleeping may look a little different for every family. Parents may lay their child in a safe bedside sleeper that attaches to the side of their own bed, or they might share a bedroom with their child but encourage baby to sleep in a separate crib. They might even sleep with their baby nestled up against them all through the night.  Though there are many ways to co sleep, some are far safer than others. ( Bedside sleepers , we’re looking at you and giving you a gold star!)  But all forms of co-sleeping have one thing in common: they’ve been the safe sleeping practice preferred by families throughout history.  Though parents in many modern Western countries have popularized separate bedrooms and detached cribs, for thousands of years going to sleep curled up near your newborn has been the norm.  In fact, parents from many different cultures have long under...

How You Can Keep Your Family Safe From The Dangers Of Aluminum Wiring Without Ripping Out Your Walls ... I'll also reveal you how to fix it without spending a truckload of cash doing it. If your home was built throughout the late sixties to the mid seventies, there is a good chance that aluminum wiring was used rather of copper for its electrical circuits. Aluminum was used because there was a lack of copper due to the Vietnam War. However, with time, difficulty emerged - specifically ... homes were burning down with the aluminum connections to gadgets - outlets and switches - as the cause. As a matter of fact, research study carried out by Franklin Research Institute for Customer Product Security Commission (CPSC) revealed that houses built with aluminum electrical wiring are 55 times more likely to ignite than homes wired with copper. There is absolutely nothing incorrect with the aluminum itself. It is an outstanding conductor and less pricey than copper. The issues occur since ...

Co-sleeping is not a new practice in this country or in the world. For most of recorded history, parents have ensured the safety and healthy development of their babies by sharing sleeping space with them. (While making breastfeeding easier and getting a more peaceful night’s rest themselves—that’s what we like to call a win-win!) To this day, many cultures around the world sing the praises of co-sleeping and consider it the normal— and natural— way of easing baby’s stress while helping them learn to breathe regularly and develop healthily.  Studies have confirmed that co-sleeping is a safe practice that improves parents’ sleep, cares for baby’s development, and promotes bonding through touch.  While co sleeping is one of the oldest and most popular methods for sleeping with a newborn, it’s important that you co-sleep safely.  Before baby and parent tuck in for a more caring and nurturing night of rest, the co-sleeping environment needs to be properly prepped.  To cre...

Have you been feeling overwhelmed by all the choices of baby products? Then you’re in the right place! Let’s break it down and get simple with the essentials and why babybay® should be at the top of your list… Easily style your babybay® co sleeper to create a beautiful and relaxing space for you and your baby to safely share. You don’t need to purchase ALL THE THINGS. At the same time, your budget-friendly or minimal nursery doesn’t need to be an empty room with a crib. It might even just be the corner of your own bedroom early on, and that’s ok! You will want to have the most essential items for you and your little one to find a peaceful and relaxing space together. Here are 3 reasons why a babybay® co sleeper bed is the perfect piece to build your nursery around. 1. SKIP THE TRADITIONAL CRIB Traditional cribs are so BIG and bulky… and expensive! These days many parents now choose to keep their babies near them in their bedroom during the first few months. This is esp...

For new parents, always being close to their baby is a priority. That includes being close to the baby during sleeping hours. The notion of co-sleeping refers to sleeping with your baby close to you, often with a reach of your arm. Co-sleeping generally means the baby is near, but in a different bed. The babybay® bedside co sleeper bed attaches right to the parents’ bed. For several years now, more parents have been adopting this practice of co-sleeping, with the infants sleeping nearby in a co-sleeping cradle. This aligns with the guidelines set out by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which advises parents not to sleep with a new baby IN a parent bed, for obvious reasons. Let’s look at some of the benefits of co-sleeping arrangements. Benefits of Co-Sleeping Ideally, as a baby sleeps in a bedside co sleeper bed next to the parents’ bed, the baby receives feelings of comfort, security and reassurance. Having the baby near to the parents’ bed gives the parents the ability to c...

Thank you to The MonarchMommy for your review of the babybay bedside co sleeper crib ! In her review, The MonarchMommy talks about the uniqueness and customizability of the babybay bedside co sleeper crib as well as highlights many of the great qualities of the babybay.  Here are some of the Top Reasons MonarchMommy likes babybay:    Safety – made of solid beechwood, manufactured in Germany and is made to the highest European standards. Non-toxic finish – no or low VOC – natural antibacterial and antistatic protection Durability – “There’s no plywood or plastic here, just strong sturdy beechwood, so you can feel confident that it’s not a flimsy piece of furniture that won’t stand the test of time. The babybay® will absolutely last through more than one child!” Versatility – can transform into bassinet, crib or even a bench – “A crib that doubles as a bassinet, co-sleeper, and a bench once baby’s outgrown it? Yes please!” – The MonarchMommy Safety certified by the Juvenile Products Manu...

Co sleeping is an ancient practice. Sharing the parent’s bed with an infant was the norm in all societies prior to the 1700s according to a 1995 study published by the Official Journal of the Royal College of Midwives. In many countries and cultures, co-sleeping and using a co sleeper bed is still widely practiced, where the benefit for both babies and mothers can still be seen today. Medical and scientific evidence suggests that co-sleeping (sleeping in close quarters with baby and parent) has many benefits that the Western practice of leaving infants alone in a room of their own does not. In fact, babies who co sleep are often reported to seem happier than babies who don’t. Lactation consultants, doulas, midwives, and safe sleep professionals recommend the babybay co sleeper bed for safe co-sleeping practices. The babybay is an eco-friendly, non toxic baby %LINK% that allows parents and their newborn to sleep side by side at night, but in separate spaces. This is safe co-sleeping at...