This is what we have been doing since our first child. Works our REALLY well now with our second, he loves his space but I better be right there when he starts rooting!
Yes, this is why I was sure to point out that for an infant you would want to use stiff foam blocks to fill the gap. My son was well over a year old when I built my sidecar crib so I did not have to worry about the potential dangers of soft surfaces. The foam blocks that you would need for an infant can be purchased at your local craft store or you can use the yoga blocks they sell in the athletic department of you local Target.
I thought that was pretty clear in the video but thanks for commenting in case some parents don't catch what I said about the difference between what I did and what you would do for a small infant.
Great solution, thanks. I will use this method with my kids. :D
angiepie111 3 months ago
Love this video. We've been bed sharing with our 6wk old daughter, but I definitely think we will sidecar in the near future.
Shannindhall 7 months ago
awesome video thanks for sharin!! =)
princess4halo 1 year ago
This is what we have been doing since our first child. Works our REALLY well now with our second, he loves his space but I better be right there when he starts rooting!
drumminor83 2 years ago 2
Excellent! Made with love :)
Stretchalot1 2 years ago
what a cool idea.
The use of only a body pillow in that space could have been an issue if your child was younger..
Thanks for the tour.
joelface 2 years ago
Yes, this is why I was sure to point out that for an infant you would want to use stiff foam blocks to fill the gap. My son was well over a year old when I built my sidecar crib so I did not have to worry about the potential dangers of soft surfaces. The foam blocks that you would need for an infant can be purchased at your local craft store or you can use the yoga blocks they sell in the athletic department of you local Target.
zimovjel 2 years ago
I thought that was pretty clear in the video but thanks for commenting in case some parents don't catch what I said about the difference between what I did and what you would do for a small infant.
zimovjel 2 years ago
It was clear... I was just mentioning it in case anyone watching mostly just skipped through the video or something.
I actually do love your sidecar crib! So awesome.
joelface 2 years ago
I forgot to mention that you can layer a sheet/blanket over both your mattress and the crib mattress to make an even smother transition.
zimovjel 2 years ago
@zimovjel :Also, if the crib mattress wasn't high enough, you could put an extra mattress or piece of foam under it, too, I was thinking.
blackstarr5 5 months ago