Co-sleeping is a term commonly used to describe the practise of having a baby sleep in his/her parents' bed.
the benefits of co-sleeping - Sleeping with someone makes you feel close to them, attached, loved and loving. This is especially true with our babies, as it extends bonding opportunities, especially for working parents.
- Co-sleeping provides a more comfortable, efficient and cosier environment for night feeding.
- Co-Sleeping is deeply comforting for babies and reduces their susceptibility to stress disorders down the track.
- Can reduce the risk of SIDS because of the synchronization of sleep cycles between mother and baby and because babies tend to stay in a lighter sleep phase and avoid very deep sleep where sleep apnoea can be a problem
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ancient wisdom
Don't worry about holding or carrying your baby or toddler too much. Instead, you should worry about all those young children who don't get held or carried enough.