co-sleeping

we never started out planning on co-sleeping, but as with a lot of plans and ideals we had before Cedar was born, it became obvious after he was born, that he had other plans, and sleeping alone in a cradle was not one of Cedar's plans. so far, our tiny double bed has been sufficient for the three of us, but at nearly 2.8 feet long and as squiggley as a worm, it has become a feat to get a good nights rest for us.

so last week, my mum took a quick pop over to the mainland to pick up a bed for Cedar from Ikea for an early birthday present to him (us)! we chose the Ikea Gulliver cot (vs. the cot with a side that is removable). with a mattress pad on top, it is the perfect height to fit flush against out mattress and boxspring on the floor! so far we have all been sleeping much better, and Cedar is much happier having two beds to hog versus just the one. 

our co-sleeping must haves:

1) Cedar's bunny "Tumnus" - from Jellycat

first thing we ever bought him, we slept with it until he was born so it would smell like us. it keeps him company until we come to bed

2) Ikea Gulliver Cot

gives us room to enjoy our sleep!

3) Candela nightlight - Oxo
just enough light to find your way around in the dark, or change a diaper. the base has a small light and no exposed electrical so it is safe for kids. it automatically lights up when lifted from the base. we love this light.

4) Baby Blend essential oil mix - Eco-Me

trying to create a relaxing environment for a baby is tough enough, but for three people, sometimes you really got a work at it, so we always try to have baby essential oil either in a diffuser or we put it in our humidifer - which is another thing we really rely on for a good resnt. (we don't always use this brand but i do like this company)

she also picked up one of the new Ikea quilts! i LOVE this one. it isn't up on the site yet, but it is adorable. its a woodland scene with a stream, fish, foxes, owls, a frog, hedgehog and ants. it makes a cozy blanket and a great playmat as well.

here are some examples of other people using the gulliver cot as a side car cot. happy c-sleeping!

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