When babies come on the scene, we suddenly begin to appreciate the eight-hour sleeps of yore, and long for the day when our little ones are old enough to sleep through the night. Some parents, however, can’t bear the thought of that separation – and heiress Tamara Ecclestone can count herself among them.
The 32-year-old, who is mum to three-year-old Sophia with husband Jay Rutland, has revealed that her daughter still shares the bed with them.
The revelation comes just over a week after she admitted that she still breastfeeds her toddler, and will continue to until the tot decides otherwise.
Tamara was speaking during an appearance on ITV’s This Morning earlier today, where she opened up about life as a mother and a wife.
When questioned as to how bed-sharing has affected her marriage, Tamara said: “It makes you be more creative and inventive with your love life. We’re lucky that we’re the same. Sophia is our priority.
“It might not be for everyone. Everyone has different relationships, and I hate to judge people.”
This wasn’t always the plan, however. Indeed, it was a health scare when Sophia was a baby that drove Tamara and Jay – who have been married for four years – to keep their little one close during the night.
“She slept next to my bed when she was first born, then she got fever after injections so she slept with me that night,” she told hosts Holly and Phil.
“And here we are, two years later. She’s never had a cot. I send her to bed at six and barricade the bed with pillows so she stays safe, and make sure doors are open – then I go and watch TV, have dinner, and then have an early night myself.”
Little Sophia accompanied her mum to the interview, making her first TV appearance – and charming the nation while she was at it!
Tamara has been making plenty of headlines this month, particularly following her comments on breastfeeding.
In an interview with OK! magazine, she explained her reasoning behind continuing to breastfeed little Sophia.
“I never want to feel I’ve taken something away from her, so when she decides she is done, it will be the end of that era,” she said.
“You know your child and you have to do what works for you as a family. I ignore the occasional nasty comment, as I have so many nice messages from other mums.”
What do you think of Tamara’s choices? Would you follow suit?
