As it turns out, bedtime is a big deal for babies.   So, I am blogging about the switch from the co-sleeper to the big crib. Ro has grown out of her little co-sleeper next to the bed (see photo 1), and I have been debating about what to do next. I briefly considered keeping her in our bed, but its a little too small for three and a little too soft for a baby. On the other hand, I did not want her in a crib by herself in another room, or even on the other side of our room. So, my solution was to take the front rail off the crib and shove it in the co-sleeper’s place next to our bed (see photo 2).

Whoa, you say, is that safe? Well, its about as safe as I can make it. The crib and the bed are strapped together with bungee cords, and there are no gaps between the mattresses. When she gets to crawl stage she will have to go through me, Dave, and across a big bed before she can fall off. Plus, I can keep a very close eye on her.

In fact, that is what I like most about the arrangement so far. In the co-sleeper, I had to look down to see Ro’s face, but this way we are on the same level and can see each other eye-to-eye. She was a bit startled the first night, but seems to be settling in ok.