Our DS is 7 weeks old and many people tell me just how wrong I am for having him in his bassinette next to our bed and not in his own room. DH and I were talking about it and we just can't see us moving him any time soon. When did you all make the transition?

My DD is 7 weeks old and still in her bassinet too. I thumb my nose at all the nay sayers, it's none of their dang business!!

First of all (and this is my favorite line), humans are the ONLY lactating mammal that gives birth to their babies and then sticks them in a "cage" (crib) away from the warmth and security of their mother. ALL lactating mammals, for the duration of their nursing relationships, sleep with their babies. Why should humans be any different?

Nothing frosts me more then people who insist on making a BABY "independent" at such a young and vulnerable age. If people are so desperate to have their lives back (ie; their bedroom, their bed, their body, a full nights sleep, etc) then I question why they had children in the first place.

I will be an arms length away until my DAUGHTER is ready to sleep on her own, not a moment sooner. Every baby is different, and there NO age carved in stone for when it's time for that transition.

I agree with the above poster. I was told my baby would sleep better if I put him in a different room because DH and my movements wouldn't wake him up. I didn't care because I wanted my baby close. At this young they only sleep a fewer hours at a time anyway and it's a lot easier on you to have them right next to rather than having to go to another room to care for them. Having my baby close to me was also a security issue for me because I could just roll over and make sure he was breathing ok. I say forget what everyone else says and do what you feel is right for you and your baby. My baby stayed in a bassinet until he was about five months old then we moved him to his own room. He was pretty laid bake so it didn't affect him much.

You must have read my mind. I had a nephew pass away from SIDS at 3 months old, so I want my baby near me at all times. I am tired of hearing the "know it all's" tell me I am setting my son up for failure becuase he is in our room. My friend told me she put her son in his crib at 1 week old and set up the baby monitor. I told her that if it worked for her then good, but that won't work for me, sorry.

My ped told dh and I that we should move our son in his own room also. He is 9 weeks old and I personally am not ready yet. My sister's baby has always slept in her crib but it's in my sister and her dh bedroom. The only good thing is if they sleep in their crib, it's alot more comfortable for them so they might sleep longer. I agree with you - I am not ready so I am not doing it. I will do it when I no longer cry when he spends the night with his grandparents. Which will be a looong time! lol.

my son is 7 months old and just now going into his own room, and im not to fond of it even now!

I agree w/ most of the previous posters. Where your baby sleeps is absoutely NOBODY'S business (including your peds). The right time to make the transition to a crib or babies room is when you feel ready.

My DD is 10 weeks old and sleeps in her crib in our room, and I'm in no hurry to send her upstairs to her own room yet (which isn't even done yet). It still takes me several hours to fall asleep because I'm so paranoid about if she's breathing or not...I'd never sleep if she was upstairs!!

I'm guessing when she's probably closer to a year old we'll think about it.

I really don't care what anyone thinks, and I rightly tell them so. My much older sister in law tells us to get the upstairs done and send her up there soon, but she also says when Maia is fussing to put sugar on her binky or give her sugar water. I bet you can guess what I think of her advice thus far...

Rochelle

If I have another baby I am going to put the crib in our room - so that way the baby is used to the crib and more comfortable. I moved my girl to her room at 12 weeks - and it was hard - my husband travels alot and she is way upstairs etc. she does seem to really like her crib though - and I wish we had just set her crib up in our room ----- she was getting way big for the bassinet and not too comfy in there... - next time I will be smarter. IF there is a next time - hee hee..

Hey Skeetersquirt--

My DS is almost 7 months old and slept in his crib in our room at the foot of our bed util a few weeks ago and then we only moved him because DH's LOUD snoring was waking him up! DS did not have a hard time transitioning at all, but I did- I miss him! I think that the American Academy of Pediatrics actually recommends that a baby stay in the parent's room until 6 months as a protection against SIDS. So enjoy having your precious one close. You will know when the time is right for your baby and your family. My SIL and MIL are constantly giving me advice about this or that and telling me I am spoiling DS by doing this and that and I just smile and nod and keep doing what I think is right. Trust those insticts!

Like Jakeysmom I have also read that keeping a young infant in the parents room is another protective factor against SIDS as it tends to keep them from the deepest sleep on account of parents movements, etc.

I moved my dd into her own room/crib when she was about 4 months. Like another poster mentioned, I had a harder time with it than she did. She actually slept great, but by then I felt more comfortable with the idea as she was holding her head up.

Again, just do what your instinct tells you. Soon the baby will get to an age and maturity level where you know it is time for a little separation. When that time comes, then you make your move. Until then, don't worry about the suggestions; if its not about this topic, it will be about another :p

DD was 2 months old. Best thing I ever did was to move her into her own room. We slept better. DD slept better. No problems transitioning later.

DD is 3 months old and she went to her room about a week ago. I would NOT worry what others think and wait until your ready. DD sleeps better, as well as myself. No change with DH( not that he even stirred a little bit when she woke up in our room :rolleyes: ). I have the Angel Care monitor so that puts me at rest knowing it will beep if she were to stop breathing. I was a little anxious the first night, but it was not bad at all, I surprised myself. I think I was ready to have our room back..lol. Best wishes for what ever you decide to do!

Yea I agree with everyone else....my son is eight months old, and it was only until recently that I moved him into his crib...and the only reason I did that was because he was growing WAY too big for the bassinet. We had no problems transitioning...just occasional waking at night, which is probably due to teething more then anything. It was probably harder for me then him. I check on him several times a night out of habit, but it gets easier. He sleeps fine.

It's up to you. One day you will know that it's the right time. Decide it on your own. But once you decide, stick to it! It can kinda be confusing to move the baby back and forth :p Lots of luck to you!

You do what ever works for you and your family! Don't listen to anyone else, they aren't living your life are they???