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Ms • Wed, Mar 29

When I was pregnant I swore up one side and down the other that I would never share a bed with my child. She will be 6 months old in less than a week and is in my bed with me every single night. I know a lot of people say co-sleeping can be dangerous.

I actually just read in interesting article that states how cosleeping is beneficial.

"Some people feel very strongly that babies can be spoiled and that co-sleeping or room-sharing is quite dangerous both to the baby’s health and their development. But what does the science say?

Long believed to be dangerous, more science is coming out in support of co-sleeping with children. There are safe and unsafe ways to do this. When adhered to in the safest manner, co-sleeping actually decreases the risk of SIDS. Sleeping in the same room as a parent has been shown to help the baby regulate their breathing with their parent’s.

In addition, increased contact with a breastfeeding mother throughout the night can boost the infant’s immune system. Worldwide, the countries that bed share the most are the same countries where SIDS is the lowest.

Contrary to misconceptions that have been perpetuated in the media for years due to parents who didn’t adhere to co-sleeping safety rules, the AAP now recommends room-sharing with babies for at least the first six months of life if not the first full year.

Sources: Psychology Today, Journal of Boyhood Studies, Medscape, BabyCenter"

Thoughts??

Ps:I know links don't work on glow, but this is where I got that from

http://www.babygaga.com/15-baby-safety-tips-that-actually-harm-the-baby-2/15/

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