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Cosleeping ((but make it not scary)) necessities
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items I love my babies but I also love sleep. Co-sleeping has worked so well for me with all 3 of my babies. Over time I have figured out the keys to co-sleeping comfortably while keeping baby safe!
I LOVE to co-sleep with baby, but my husband? Not so much. He’s a heavy sleeper, so baby has to sleep on my other side. I love putting a bumper along the edge of the bed so I know baby is safe, and I can sleep better not worrying about him rolling of...
Bed Bumpers
If you’re co-sleeping with baby your sheets are going to get hit HARD - with all sorts of bodily fluids 😅 get two of these so you have a clean one ready-to-go for messy midnight changes, and to save yourself from changing your sheets daily
Baby Waterproof Non-Slip Crib Mattress Pad
The Hatch is truly my favorite because it’s a dimmable nightlight + white noise machine all-in-one, PLUS you can control it with your phone so you don’t risk waking the baby… or having to get out of bed
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light
Breastfeeding moms - keep this by your bedside and thank me later
Goals Stainless Steel Half Gallon Water Bottle with Straw
Hear me out - nursing in the middle of the night sitting straight up against your hard headboard is so uncomfortable!! I bought a wedge pillow that I left by the side of the bed and would grab to make late-night feedings way more comfortable
Kolbs Bed Wedge Pillow for Sleep Apnea & Acid Reflux
Literally 1000/10 recommend. Keep this within arms reach and stock with everything you need so your nightstand isn’t overflowing. Diapers, wipes, burp rags, clean pajamas, chapstick, nipple cream, hand lotion, snacks, etc etc all right there 🙌
Storage & Utility Carts - Rolling Kitchen & Bath Carts
My babies have all hated swaddles. When we co-sleep, I put them in these fleece sleep sacks so I know they’re warm and cozy, since blankets are so dangerous for them.
Micro-Fleece SleepSack Wearable Blanket - Halo Sleep
These gel nipple pads have always worked so much better for me than lanolin when I first start nursing with a new baby. Use them at room temp or, even better, pop them in the fridge between uses!
Momcozy Hydrogel Nipple Pads with Lanolin
Keep these by your bed (or in your bedside cart I listed) to satisfy those late-night nursing hunger pains but also to help increase your milk supply. These truly taste fantastic and helped my supply a lot!
Breast Milk Cookies
If you’re newly postpartum, trust me on this. Don’t bother with the giant maxi pads - they’re a waste of money and so messy and uncomfortable. Get a pack of disposable underwear. I just use Depends - they absorb really well and are so much more comfo...
Incontinence Products for Women
This helps relieve pain you-know-where after birth. Maybe not a *cosleeping necessity* but definitely helps you sleep more comfortably those first few nights
Pain, Burn & Itch Hospital-Trusted Relief Spray
I’m a big believer of always having gas drops at hand, especially in the middle of the night for a fussy, uncomfortable baby
Baby Gas Relief Drops
Okay definitely not a necessity, and absolutely a splurge, BUT if you like the idea of co-sleeping but are still scared, the Owlet will really help ease your worries. It will sound an alarm if baby’s heart rate slows too much.
Dream Sock: Baby Oxygen Monitor & Heart Rate Monitor ...
Especially helpful if you live in a dry climate like I do, or during cold season.
Filter Free Plus Cool Mist Humidifier
Ok I love these paper shades. They stick right on your window behind your curtains and block a ton of light. They’re super easy if you don’t want change or install new curtains
Blackout Paper Blinds