There came a point when our “temporary” sleep setup stopped working for everyone. For the first 15 months, having our baby close felt natural and necessary. It made night feeds easier. It gave us peace of mind. It helped us respond quickly when he needed us. We did what worked for that stage of our family life. Then something shifted. Our toddler started waking in the middle of the night, seeing us in the room, and becoming fully alert. If he spotted us, he would cry until on