Wearing baby in wrap in bed

[Tricks4Kids]

I am thinking ahead for the next baby and well I'm wondering if anyone has worn their baby (newborn) in a wrap while sleeping at night...  I know a lot of babies like to sleep on the chest--my concern is the baby falling off in the middle of the night.  My concern with wearing the wrap in bed is rolling over and smashing the baby.  I've also thought about sleep in a big recliner while the baby is in a wrap so that I won't roll over. Does anyone have experience with this?  Thanks!

[AdinaL]

I don't think I would wear a wrap to bed with baby in it. That seems like too much fabric and not safe at all.

I did sleep with DD on my chest, and never rolled over, but I also didn't do it all night. Usually only when she fussed and needed something other than nursing. Then when I needed to move/roll over I would place her on the bed/in the cosleeper. She didn't roll off or slide off. Once she was able to roll over she didn't much like sleeping on my chest anymore.

[dreamingtree]

I really don't think that would be safe..... and you should never sleep with your baby on a recliner or couch. Wearing a baby safely does involve active parenting, i.e. checking baby's position, being aware of breathing, it would be too easy for the baby to get smooshed in a way inside the wrap that could cut off her air supply. 

Here are some guidelines for safe cosleeping:

http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/sleep-problems/sleep-safety/safe-co-sleeping-habits

[CascadiaMama]

Agreed that this does not sound safe. If baby needs to sleep on your chest, perhaps sleep in the middle of the bed? I would usually put firm pillows under my elbows to keep my arms propped up, so I would remain holding DS if I fell asleep. Then he was more secure, and I'd have a hand on him if he started to shift.

[Tricks4Kids]

Thanks for your responses... I found a similar question posted in an old thread.  http://www.mothering.com/community/t/818421/maya-wrap-and-sleeping-with-baby   Thought I'd share!  :)
 

[Adaline'sMama]

I agree, wearing a baby in a wrap is completely unsafe. Babies sleeping in your bed should be free of materials around their face or anything they could get wrapped up in. I see that that thread is over 5 years old, and while I know that safe sleeping suggestions haven't changed during that time, I still don't think it's safe.