We've used sidecar crib* for both our children. (first 8 months for the first child, and then 1.5 years for the second- /our first child was a better sleeper/).

We've used sidecar crib* for both our children. (first 8 months for the first child, and then 1.5 years for the second- /our first child was a better sleeper/). And we've found it to be a very good compromise. Both children have slept mostly in their crib, but occasionally if they needed, could spend some time between us. My wife liked that she did not have to wake up for breastfeeding... * https://www.google.com/search?q=sidecar+crib&tbm=isch https://www.google.com/search?q=sidecar+crib&tbm=isch