Originally Posted by
craigthemif
The current fashion amongst some mothers and their pediatricians is for babies to sleep with one or both parents in a large bed.
Cosleeping with your baby has been common for decades. As noted by the OP, it can be dangerous for the baby.
A crib is pretty important if you have a baby. You really shouldn’t have to micromanage every hotel reservation. I’ve asked for cribs dozens of times, and have always gotten one, without calling to reconfirm.