LilSugar

5 Parenting Methods That Take It to the Extreme

LilSugar — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:31:19 PDT

No two parenting styles are exactly alike, but most families follow some variation of, "Eat your vegetables, go to bed at a reasonable time, and don't watch too much TV." They adjust their parenting style to fit the needs and personalities of their individual kids. However, some parents adhere to much more clearly defined - what some would consider extreme - parenting philosophies.

Did you adhere to any of these?

The Family Bed: Do You Like Co-Sleeping?

Heather Maddan — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:00:36 PST

There's nothing like watching your baby sleep, but what happens when he ends up in your bed - all the time! Whether parents should allow their child to lie with them is one debate, but the bond created from doing so is another. Even mothers who are against co-sleeping or the family bed often admit that there's nothing sweeter than seeing their youngster in the slumber state. What's your opinion?

BabySugar Diaries: Sleeping on the Floor

babysugar — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:00:07 PDT

I have a lot of respect for co-sleepers, it just isn't something I have ever been able to do. Fear of rolling onto my tot or suffocating him with blankets has led me to place babies in bassinets for the first few months of life, and then into their cribs. The downside of a crib-sleeper is that they don't view your bed as a place for sleep, only for play, so even when you want them to fall asleep next to you, they won't.

I am currently seeing this first-hand as my lil one is experiencing his first cold (or allergies, given the high pollen rates we've been seeing). His nose is running, his throat is filled with phlegm and his attitude isn't so hot. Placing him down to sleep for the night is an exercise in patience. Each night we turn on the humidifier, aspirate his nose, and place a rolled blanket under one end of his mattress in an effort to place his head on a slight incline. As soon as he is about to drift off into la-la-land, my wee one tries to breathe through his nose, and wakes himself right back up. Given the number of times this happens each night, I've taken to sleeping on his floor, rather than running back and forth between our rooms. It's chilly down there, and not too comfortable, but the peace of mind it brings me outweighs the discomfort.

Do you camp out on your tot's floor?

How Do You Co-Sleep?

babysugar — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:00:14 PST

Getting a restful night's sleep with a newborn requires some work. Some mamas prefer to place their tots in their own rooms, but 51 percent of LilSugar readers kept their babe's within arm's reach. Though doctors and the CDC recommend not to sleep with your wee one, 55 percent of our co-sleeping readers said they wouldn't change their ways.

To reduce the potential for suffocation, some co-sleeping parents opt to put baby in a bassinet that attaches directly to their bed, like the new Bednest. Others go the more traditional route and keep baby on their mattress. Which did you choose?

Parents to Be Prosecuted For Accidental Co-Sleeping Deaths?

LilSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:32:32 PDT

Lawmakers discuss a wake-up call for co-sleeping parents. Prosecutors around the country are weighing the possibility of charging parents who accidentally "roll-over" their tots while drunk or high with child-neglect. According to the Wall Street Journal, an Oregon district attorney "has drawn a fairly hard line on bed-sharing death cases: He will prosecute them when they involve alcohol or drugs."

An Indiana father was charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in death and faces up to 50 years in jail after smothering his son when the man fell sleep on a sofa after using methamphetamine and smoking marijuana. Fifty-four percent of lilsugar readers said that though studies showed a marked increase in infant suffocation tied to bed sharing, it didn't change their minds about the practice. Do you think there should be legal consequences for moms and dads who accidentally injure their children while co-sleeping under the influence?

Safer Options For Co-Sleeping and In Room Alternatives

LilSugar — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:00:36 PDT

Finding a place where baby can sleep and mamas can relax is the subject of much debate. Attachment parenting experts and nursing moms tout the conveniences and bonding experience created through co-sleeping, while many doctors and experts point out the safety risks associated with the practice.

Despite the fact that the American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC have linked co-sleeping to an increase in infant suffocation rates, 53 percent of lilsugar readers haven't changed their views on deciding to snuggle up with their tots. For those looking for safer alternatives to the family bed for their newborns, we've rounded up some of our favorite in-room options.

Source

Do Infant Suffocation Stats Change Your View of Co-Sleeping?

LilSugar — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:00:29 PST

When it comes to putting baby down to bed, the majority of lilsugar readers said they don't mind sharing their mattress with their mini me. Fifty-one percent of you are for co-sleeping, but a recent study by the CDC reported that infant suffocation, which is tied to bed sharing, has quadrupled in the last twenty years.

Does this sway your opinion?

Source

Are You For or Against Co-Sleeping?

LilSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:00:31 PDT

When it is time to put baby to sleep, some parents believe in the family bed and others insist their infant settle themselves into a sound slumber.

Many nursing moms find it hard to get any shut eye if they don't allow their newborn to nestle up near them, while couples concerned with a good night's rest or private time opt out.

Where does your lil one lay his or her head to hit the hay?
Source

Lil Links: Does This Anti-Co-Sleeping Campaign Go Too Far?

LilSugar — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:32:33 PST

An anti-co-sleeping campaign is angering many moms! - The Stir
5 ways to eat healthy when pregnant - Celebrity Baby Blog
Pete Wentz is living a double life - Celebrity Baby Scoop
13 tips for saving money on prescription drugs - Health
How to reduce your unborn baby's radiation risk - FitPregnancy
Fun ways to teach tots about recycling - Parenting
Useful, stylish, and fab baby products - The Bump
Doctors make the case for circumcision - Momformation
More hospitals are banning elective C-sections - Yahoo! Shine
A first tool box for kids that know a screwdriver from a wrench - Cool Mom Picks

Rockin' Cradles: 8 Modern Bassinets

Kate Stahl — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:15:07 PST

If your newborn came home from the hospital and went directly into a crib happily, you're one of the lucky - or brave - ones. For most new parents, it's not that easy to get your wee one into a big crib out of mama's sight line. For many, the perfect compromise between co-sleeping and a full-size crib in the nursery is a bassinet you can fit in your own bedroom for those first few (or, if you're like me, almost six) months of your baby's life. Last month, Stokke introduced the new sleek looking Bounce 'n' Sleep, which transitions from a bouncer to a bed, but the options don't stop there. If you want to keep your bedroom's cool factor up during your baby's short stay, pick up one of the following modern bassinets, sweet enough for baby and stylish enough for you.