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Sharing a Family Bed

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The following is from an article found at www.argusleader.com (article is no longer located at the URL)

“The idea of co-sleeping or having a family bed isn’t new. For much of human history, babies and children slept with their mothers or perhaps with both parents.

Today, co-sleeping has seen a resurgence in popularity, party because working moms want to spend more time with their children and see sharing a bed as a way to bond with their babies.”


Cosleeping is absolutely wonderful. I do not think there is any question in any baby’s mind whether or not they would prefer to sleep with their parents or sleep alone. It adds to their confidence and sense of security when they are safely nestled in the arms of their parents.

The younger the child, the stronger I feel that they should sleep with their parents. I do not think there is anything more unnatural than isolating a sleeping fragile newborn. When your newborn is safely in your arms then the risk of SIDS is dramatically reduced, the risk of not being able to get to your baby in a fire, or even the remote risk of kidnapping is pretty much eliminated.

In addition, the convenience of not having to get up to feed your baby is worth is weight in gold. Even if you are not breastfeeding you can make up for some of the physical contact lost through co-sleeping. If you are breastfeeding then cosleeping is a no brainer.

Cosleeping is a joy. It is so wonderful to wake up with the light of your life. It is so wonderful to have the extra opportunities to kiss them on the head. I do not think anyone ever looked back on their life and felt they spent too much time with their children in their arms.

Basic rules for safe cosleeping

  • Do not cosleep if you have been drinking or on drugs
  • Do not cosleep if you are severely overtired
  • Minimize excess bedding and pillows (suffocation hazards)
  • Reduce the chances of rolloffs with a bedrail or place your mattress on the floor
  • Do not allow others to cosleep with your infant (such as babysitters or grandparents)

Click the following links to learn more about cosleeping
www.naturalchild.org
Cosleeping & SIDS fact sheet
Benefits of cosleeping

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