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Maintaining Good Sleep Through an Illness

The very first mistake most people make when their baby is sick is that they pull their baby into their bed. Now, I get it. It’s no fun to see your little one suffering.
The truth of the matter is, when anyone is sick, we are going to have much more fragmented sleep. We’re not comfortable. Our nose is stuffy. We’re coughing. There’s no possible way anyone could sleep well and solidly through the night. So, plan for some nighttime wake-ups. It’s just gonna happen.
But, there’s no reason why you need to pull your baby into your bed. After a night or two in bed with you, she could decide that that’s the place she wants to be every night. And, six months later, she’s still in your bed.
So, if you’re really concerned about her, and you want to keep an eye through the night, then go to her. Pull in a mattress or air mattress, sleep in her room for a couple of nights so you can keep a close eye, and respond to her when she needs you, but not the other way around.
It’s much easier to get out of her room than it is to get her out of your bed.