Co-Sleeping: What Matters Most

When it comes to sleep and parenting, there’s one thing I’ve learned over and over: there’s no one-size-fits-all. Co-sleeping is a topic that comes up a lot with the families I support, and it can bring up all sorts of opinions and emotions. But let’s take a step back from the noise and simplify things a bit.

Here’s the truth: if everyone is happy, sleeping well, and your sleeping arrangement is safe, then great. You don’t need to change a thing just because someone on the internet (or your neighbour, or your in-laws) said it’s not the “right” way.

Some families co-sleep from day one and love it. Others fall into it out of exhaustion and end up sticking with it for a season. And some know it’s not for them, and that’s completely fine too.

The key questions to ask yourself are:

• Is everyone getting the rest they need?
  
  

• Do you feel good about the way your nights are going?
  
  

• Is your sleep space safe for your baby?
  
  

If the answer to those is yes, then you're doing just fine.

For those who are co-sleeping but finding it’s no longer working, maybe your little one is waking frequently or you’re craving more space at night, there are gentle ways to make a change when the time feels right. You don’t have to make a drastic shift overnight.

And if co-sleeping is going brilliantly and you’re all thriving, there’s no pressure to stop. It’s about what works for your family, not anyone else’s.

So whether your baby is snuggled up beside you or sleeping soundly in their own cot, the most important thing is that you feel supported and rested.

If you ever feel stuck or unsure, I’m here to help, with zero judgement and a plan that suits your family’s needs.