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From co- +‎ sleep.

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  • Whenever I write a post where the fact that we cosleep is mentioned, I get a comment that asks me to share more about how it works, why we do it, etc.

    Archive 2007-08-01 ScienceWoman 2007

  • Whenever I write a post where the fact that we cosleep is mentioned, I get a comment that asks me to share more about how it works, why we do it, etc.

    Mommy Monday: Co-sleeping ScienceWoman 2007

  • I do babywear (less now than I used to), I breastfed (nipple and pump, although we began supplementing with formula at around nine months and with solids at around four – if gelato and broth count, that is), I cosleep, I believe in the inherent humanity of my children and am generally willing to allow him to experiment with things like choosing his own foods, choosing his readiness to pottytrain, etc.

    feminist mothering. « Love | Peace | Ohana 2010

  • People think that we cosleep because it is what Alex wants.

    Mommy | Her Bad Mother 2007

  • My little one wakes once or twice each night and, because he doesn't want to get up and party or anything (hence putting me in the "lucky" category), he just goes back to sleep with a little nursing or cuddling (we cosleep).

    The Science Of Sleep 2009

  • If I didn't cosleep or carry him in a sling, I would not get any sleep or be able to do any work during the day except hold him.

    Moms take down Motrin - Feministing 2008

  • People think that we cosleep because it is what Alex wants.

    Mommy 2007

  • I didn't CHOOSE to cosleep - we were just all happier that way.

    Let's call an end to this war jodifur 2007

  • If you are certain that you want to cosleep with your baby, we recommend you purchase the Arms Reach Co-Sleeper or a similar cosleeping device.

    The Gallagher Guide To The Baby Years Stephanie Gallagher 2004

  • * That because we cosleep we don't have a sex life!

    brile Diary Entry brile 2004

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