It’s amazing how many“sleep experts” there are when you share how you put your little one to sleep!

[mrs_maverick]

My 2 oldest are 19 and 15, both are AMAZING kids, and both co slept with me for years! My 19yr old is leaving for Army boot camp just after Christmas, my 15yr old has been choosing her clothes since 18mo old lol has always had style and sass! Our youngest is 3, one of us will sit in her room with her until she falls asleep, she sleeps 10-12hrs a night, will talk to ANYONE she sees, and even though I'm a stay at home Mom and have never been away from her for more than a day, she will walk into dance class, or wherever with a simple "Bye Mommy "! No hesitation, no fear, no second thought because she KNOWS I will be there when she needs me! Giving your literal baby comfort and love and snuggles while they are going to sleep will only give them more security and peace as they grow!

[ChrisDunstan-hvdl]

You did well to assert yourself.
She doesn't respect boundaries.

[linnygirl]

I snuggled my baby for all the naps. I had the same mindset as you that she would sleep on her own when she was ready. People kept telling me “no you need to teach her to do that. Let her cry it out and she’ll figure it out.” Stuck with my method, and now at almost a year she naps on her own and puts her self to sleep at night. I followed her cues. She got to a point that she couldn’t fall asleep in my arms anymore. Cherish those sleepy time snuggles while they last.

[kdonnellyc]

I nursed mine to sleep, then put them in their crib, which stayed in my room. When they weaned, I snuggled with them til they fell asleep.
My oldest two started sleeping on their own at 3yrs old. My youngest is 6 and still needs help falling asleep, but he also has special needs.

[queenb]

You can't lay beside then forever, that's true. That's why you do it while you CAN! ❤

[JadeCanada]

Some of these "helpful" relatives are so exhausting! We did co-sleeping, extended breastfeeding, and I regularly used a baby carrier/wraps. There was always some relative with something negative to say. Now they can't stop gushing about how great he is!

[ericaspruill]

I held my youngest to sleep until a little past a year old. She does actually sleep on her own now at 3 and thru the night. You can't spoil an infant, just love on them.

[lilsilverkitsune]

I really don’t know why people do that
No one asked your opinion so hush on it
That little baby is adorables give him all snuggles

[matysmith]

My mother always did that until i wasn't seven. It made me feel secure. Even better was when in could join my brother while he was falling asleep. You see having company especially as a baby that relies on physical touch is really important and it is a natural instinct to want to snuggle against a parent and feel secure while falling asleep

[Ruffles]

I am pro-safe sleep, but I am also Asian and know co-sleeping can be done safely. The whole Asian content still does co-sleeping, including Japan, where SIDs is not an epidemic. Have you ever seen a Japanese adult or even teen struggle to sleep by themselves? Nope. Eventually kids do want their own bed lol

[Thebesties]

Aww he is a cute little one! Btw I LOVE your humor!!❤❤

[emmaleecrick]

Spoiling kids is a real thing- but it does NOT happen from hugging, holding, snuggling, and loving on your baby. You can not spoil a child with love.

[FlyingDubja]

I’ve found if someone doesn’t listen to my first explanation I follow it up with a polite but firm “I said no thank you” (or another short equivalent phrase). Usually makes them uncomfortable enough to stop. If you don’t continue to argue, they usually don’t either.

[yadiraaguilar]

I’m not a parent but a very supportive SIL. When my niece was born both grandmas were trying everything to do everything for my brother and SIL but the parents wanted to take care of their baby their way. It got to a point where when my brother was trying to pick up baby both grandmas were trying to pick her up and I ended up gently nudging my mom away and gently bapping away my brothers MIL’s hand. They seem to both understand at that point “we are over stepping and are def in the wrong if the child free one is getting mad”

[kaidanariko]

I was told non stop “you’ll ruin your relationship. She’ll be dependant on you. She won’t know independence”

Welp. She’s 5, puts herself to sleep, regulates her screen time with very little monitoring and asking from us. Picks her own outfits and has a very distinct style, is honest and kind and on top of all of that trusts me enough that she knows I’ll never leave her in an uncomfortable situation or lie to her about anything important. That makes her brave. That trust is what kids need for a solid relationship. Crying it out (although doesn’t ruin the relationship) doesn’t help you get there faster.

[maddykrantz]

I dont plan on becoming a parent, but if I did, I'd let my dad do naps. He's a baby wizard, and he somehow magically can make any baby do what he wants. He's amazing with kids. I also would totally trust my mom too. But that's only because I have amazing parents. My parents told me they're glad I'm only getting dogs because babysitting will be easier for them. LOL 😅

[zessonateacloud]

How holding a baby can be considered spoiling is so wild and really sad.
Babies thrive ond touch and comfort. They don't need to be able to go to sleep alone if they are not even able to say their own name.

[SB-mndy]

Will never understand people who think it's possible to spoil an infant

[sunflowers]

When I had my first baby and I was trying to comfort her, my MIL suggested she take my baby, put her in her crib and then turn on the vacuum cleaner to drown out her cries 😒.

[monika-]

Thank you :) My mom (also a mom of 3) would tell me I need to put him down and cry him out and as I did not, it was always everything my fault. As the first time mom I obviously knew nothing and did everything wrong. So glad, that also with baby number 3, you have time to anuggle❤❤