For the first few months, an Arms Reach Co-Sleeper could work well if you have room. It is the same height as the bed, a little shorter than a regular pack-n-play. The sleeping level, only until they really roll alot or pull up, is only a few inches down in to the frame. We did ours over on DH's side of the bed. He would attend to her immediately if I was physically unable (I had c-section recovery issues and also have nerve damage in my back).
For DD2, we used a Summer Infant bassinet which was up high enough that there was never any bending necessary. When she was Dx' d with reflux, we switched to a Rock-n-Play. It is pretty low, however, b/c it is open all around, unlike a crib, you aren't raising yourself up only to then lower yourself down and over a rail. Plus, I moved it all over the house, so I could access it when and where it was easiest for me (from bed, my comfy chair, etc).
Last edited by amldaley; 03-13-2013 at 12:53 AM.
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