Cosleeping - concerns after 8 weeks old. Rolling? Firm mattress ?
Hello. I have been co sleeping with my baby girl since she came home 8 weeks ago! I said I would never co sleep but here we are.
And I LOVE it.
CURRENT SET UP:
I have a king size mattress. Model and info: Dormeo polythene foam mattress. I THINK medium firm? I sleep with my LO alone and my husband sleep in the spare bedroom (closet on the floor lol) I EBF my baby and we sleep in C curl position and 1 nurse her to sleep. I rotate sides of the bed every few nights. LO will start in the middle and l'll move on the left or right of her to switch oreasts.
I have a heavy duvet which I fold and only keep at the bottom of my bed. When I use it I grab the corner of the duvet and tuck it around my waist in the back and then the front part between my legs. I love the feeling of my legs being cushioned and cushion between my knees.
I sleep with long sleeve tight crop top and maternity tanks or bras for easy access when feeding and so they no heavy fabric falls on baby if we fall asleep together. I sleep with flannel PJ pants. LO sleeps in sleeper and a light cotton sleep sack if the room is cold due to AC. If she gets hot in the night I undue her sleeper cupped and she sleeps with it half open.
CURRENT CONCERNS:
My LO was kicking and grunting in the early morning and started to roll on her right side towards me. At this point I was awake and so was she so I pulled her in close to my C curve on her back so she wouldn't roll. I tested the mattress (best I can without CDs and milk cartons lol) and just pushed half my body weight into fists next to her and she leans to the side but if I just lay next to her normally she doesn't roll or lean. Does this mean my mattress is to soft? Should flip it over and try the other side? Should I get a firm mattress topper and if so, any recommendations? I am leaning towards just flipping it over????
Floor bed: 1 am planning on moving bed to floor on wooden planks
- is this a good idea? also bought a guard rail for one side of the bed but how reliable is that?
Heavy duvet probably needs to go once baby starts rolling, right?
What do you guys wear to bed? It's cold in Canada and I love the feeling of my legs and feet wrapped in a warm blanket ugh but l am willing to give it up if I need to..
OTHER:
I have the owlet which honestly give me peace of mind in case she rolls and starts to loose oxygen... I know it's not meant for that and it's not 100% but it still gives me peace of mind.
Any other recommendations?
Thanks for the help!