Benefits and Risks of Co-Sleeping—with 6 Tips for a Safer Sleep

As controversial as it may be for some, co-sleeping — that is to say sharing a bed with your baby or child— can be an intriguing topic among parents; this when done safely. Some see it as a way to bond, while others worry about safety. Today, let us discover the possible advantages and disadvantages of co-sleeping as well some tips for parents who do it.

Benefits of Co-sleeping

1. Enhanced Bonding
Having babies sleep with their parents, in other words sharing- skin-on-skin bonding experience that causes the release of large amounts of oxytocin can lead to a deeply emotional attachment between parent and kin. That proximity promotes communication, and thereby feelings of safety (and can be especially beneficial for those first years when a child is growing its brain).

2. Easier Nighttime Feedings
If you are breastfeeding, co-sleeping can make night feedings easier. Mothers answer their baby when the child needs, making it unnecessary for her to leave bed. This can mean both a more peaceful night for baby and mom!

3. More Rest for Some Families
A lot of parents find that co-sleeping actually results in more restful sleep for everyone concerned. Depending on the situation, children may well sleep more comfortably while feeling secure with their parent in a nearby bed for immediate comfort and reassurance without having to climb into an adult's noisy creaky bed.

Risks of Co-sleeping

1. Safety Concerns
The truth is that there are very important risks to be taken when we talk about co-sleep even though Weekenduae  made it quite clear what the difference between traditional parents and optimal among all does not mean that you have enough guarantees, because many of these accidents occur bed again due. Similarly, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend sleeping alone with infants in bed if parents are smokers, have drunk alcohol or at risk sleepy.

2. Sleep Disruptions
Sleepwise, certainly some sleep better in a family bed and others are more disturbed when the child is present in the parent's bed. Such awakenings can make it hard for parents to get up in the morning or take a toll on their ability to maintain fully synchronous sleep-wake cycles.

3. Dependency Issues
When you get farther away from your little one, the more challenging it can be to transition into sleeping by himself. A child can be made to develop a habit of requiring parents to go sleep, thus making the bed-time routine cumbersome going forward.

How to Co-sleep Safely

Co-sleeping with your child is safe if you take steps to reduce the risks.

1. Choose the Right Surface
Keep the bed firm and flat — no soft bedding, pillows or heavy blankets that could create tackle hazards.

2. Positioning is Key
Place your baby to sleep on his or her back and avoid letting him/her sleep at the edge of a bed. Even if you were right at the child's shoulders and seated over them, falls from slackrope techniques while having a kid on your lap are especially harmful.

3. Avoid hazards
Keep small items or materials out of the sleep area Likewise, maintain your beasties off the bed to ensure no "accidents" occur.

4. Be Mindful of Your Condition
It says do not co-sleep at the same time you are extremely tired, on medication or alcohol and it may prevent your ability to hear what is happening with them.

Conclusion

For some families, co-sleeping can offer emotional support and is a convenience. But its important to put the pros and cons on a scale. Parents must follow these safety measures to give their child a comfortable space at the same time enjoying the communion that co-sleeping provides. Ultimately, this is a decision you need to make according to your family's personal needs. If you have concerns or questions related to the co-sleeping practices, it is mandatory that a professional pediatrician be consulted.