Co sleeping

Yes as long as your mattress is firm then baby can go straight on mattress. it wouldn’t be safe to put baby on a mattress / pad in your bed. Use the c position around baby

I’ve co slept in the bed with my baby since birth she’s six and a half months old now

Cosleepy on IG has a guide for the best form mattresses for different countries which we found super helpful

In co-sleep with my baby on a very firm mattress. I dress warmly and don’t let the covers come above my knees. Keep extra blankets and pillows away from baby and sleep in the C-curl position. Look up the safe sleep 7 for the safest way to co-sleep with baby :)

Sleep on you side with your knees bent, facing baby. Here's the song I used to remember the basics. To the tune of row row row your boat...

No smoke, sober mom, baby at your breast,

Healthy baby on his back, keep him lightly dressed.

Not too soft a bed, mind the cords, and gaps.

Keep the covers off the babe, for your nights and naps.

Check out Safe Infant Sleep by James McKenna.

There are also videos online of how to test if your mattress is turn enough for baby.