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i personally would say yes. i think that if your baby is awake, you should be. or have an adult in the same room who is. if baby is safe & settled in a crib next to your bed, then by all means. but i would absolutely stay awake if in a playpen.

As long as baby is completely safe and you’re not spending hours sleeping then I don’t think so. During the first year after my son was born if I didn’t have a quick cat nap I would barely make it through the day 😅

I literally slept short cap naps in the playpen with my daughter in order to be able to keep up. As long as they're safe and can't climb stuff I suppose. Now I'm scared to put the toddler rail on her crib cuz she will be up and about at all hours lol

I would be petrified to sleep if my baby was awake

How old?

I think it just depends on how you and your little one both are. I did this a couple times but I'm a very light sleeper and my daughter was more independent and enjoyed playing by herself. I napped on the couch with the playpen in front of me so if I heard anything I could just open my eyes and immediately see her.

It depends on the age tbh. Like I can do it now as my house is completely baby proofed and I can trust my 2yo to play nicely, and I just have one when the baby is asleep. I'd probably die otherwise. Plus I have CFS so I also can't help it in a way😂

I would make sure of a few things first: theyre old enough to roll on their own, they can’t climb out, suffocation and choking hazards removed (so like give them a rubber Teether or plastic/wood rattle that they can’t choke or suffocate on), sleep in the same room, set an alarm so you’re not asleep too long

I said yes but I was thinking of playpen as in a travel bed, something rated safe for sleep. If it's an actual open play space, presumably with toys etc, I'd say probably not.

@Brittany 12 months

@Melissa no it’s a playpen as in travel bed. It’s not a large play space

Then I don't see the issue? As long as it's clear, safe for sleep, with nothing in it or within reach and baby is happy fed, dry, not crying. Seems fine to me.

Never. I don't even shower until my husband is home.

I did it all the time. I would baby gate the living room. So all hallways blocked off. Kitchen front door. And my living room was completely baby proofed. Put on a show and had toys out. And then dozed on the couch. If my daughter needed me, she would come to me. I still do this when my kids, 2 and 3 wake up in the mornings super early and I need a few mins of extra sleep

I do not understand all the fear. Yes, absolutely, if baby is safe, do whatever you need to do. People have gone away too far with the rules. What do they really think is going to happen???

I cosleep with my little one and most mornings she wakes up and starts playing in bed while I get a lay in, I know I'll wake up to any sound of distress and she's safe

@Kay and if you was unfortunatly a single mum? Some people can't rely on a husband to come home and help out with the baby

Depends on age but I voted yes

i wouldn’t say it’s “wrong.” i think it depends. i personally wouldn’t but that’s just me

@Sophie Still wouldn't. I would sleep and shower when they are asleep for the night.

@Kay sorry if I come off rude. But imagine again your one of those unlucky mums who's baby struggles to sleep at night and wakes up all the time. I can't do anything like having a shower once my baby is asleep cause I know she will just randomly wake up after going to bed and I never know when, I could dry myself and go put her back to sleep but it's too much anxiety showering knowing the random time bomb is ticking

When my husband isn’t home and because I work from home, I’ve found a routine that works for me and my 7-month-old daughter. I shower while she naps, cook and clean while she plays in her playpen, and even set an alarm to take a quick 30-minute nap during her independent playtime. I don’t wait for my husband to get home to get things done, and my daughter is perfectly fine. I used to be nervous about managing it all on my own, but after doing it several times, I’ve gained a lot of confidence.

@Sophie I understand that but that's the same as baby having an accident whilst you nap.