Hi everyone,
I am a new parent and have been co-sleeping with my baby since they were born. Lately, I've been feeling a little bit anxious about what to do during transition periods like when we have to travel or if one of us gets sick. I'm worried that this might disturb my baby's routine, and I'm not sure how to handle it without compromising their sleep.
Have any of you experienced this before? How did you handle it? I'm open to suggestions and advice from anyone who has gone through something similar. Thank you!

Hello!
I can definitely relate to your concerns as I also co-sleep with my baby. When we had to take an overseas trip with our baby, we were worried about how she would adjust to the new environment and time zone. Thankfully, we were able to make the transition a little smoother.
Before the trip, we started adjusting our baby's bedtime to coincide with the new time zone. We gradually shifted her schedule by 30 minutes each day until she was able to nap and sleep during the appropriate times of the day on the trip. I think this helped a lot in minimizing the impact of the time zone changes on her sleep.
We also brought along familiar items for our baby, such as her favorite stuffed toy, blanket, and sleepwear. We also kept her bedtime routine as consistent as possible, doing the same things every night like reading her a book and singing a lullaby.
Overall, I think it's important to be prepared and adaptable when co-sleeping with a baby during periods of transition or change. It's also important to remember that not everything will go according to plan, but with a little patience and creativity, you can help your baby transition smoothly.