The co-sleeper is one of those inventions that is meant to make life easier for new parents, especially mothers. This nifty little invention supercedes the basinet. The basic design of a cosleeper is that it has three elevated sides with a lower side that nestles right up against the bed allowing the mother easier access to the child for changing, feeding etc. It provides the convenience of having your child by your bed without actually having him or her IN your bed.
Kudos to the inventor of this device. The particular model of cosleeper I have handily is part of a 6-in-1 play yard that includes a changing table and a nightlight (that I just discovered) along with an MP3 input. What they don't tell you about is the inevitable connotation behind the cosleeper and that is while the child doesn't sleep with you, you inevitably end up sleeping with him or her. In the extremely early stages of motherhood when you find yourself knarching (see previous entry), and some part of your anatomy ends up in the cosleeper with your child. Most times, it's just a hand to comfort him or her with your presence, or to comfort yourself with multiple checks to ensure that your newborn is still breathing. But I assure you, the hand is not alone. There has been many a night when I find myself situating my pillow on the edge of the cosleeper, effectively placing my head in and camping out there. Yes, it creates the same neck cramp as the knarch, but it does reduce the incidence of whiplash.
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