Top Reasons to Bed-share with an Infant and Toddler
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Top reasons to share a bed with your child. Bed-sharing (or other forms of co-sleeping) are not for everyone, but for those it does work, it is invaluable for everyone getting enough sleep!
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Bed-sharing is an invaluale tool for breastfeeding in the first few weeks after birth!
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More sleep for mom and dad
And in those first few weeks, sleep is critical!!
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Smiling babies are the best things to wake up to!
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Provides comfort to a fussy baby.
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Night-time dangers are reduced
Parents are close by should an emergency arise.
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Babies that bed-share result in confident toddlers and children.
This does not mean ALL result in more confident toddlers, or that thos ebabies sleeping in a crib will not be confident, just that on average, bed-sharing babies do result in slightly more confident children!
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Mom doesn't need to fully wake up to nurse.
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Nursing while lying down is very comfortable!
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Makes night nursing a breeze
No getting up and stumbling to the crib in the middle of the night, or first calming a screaming baby.
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Good bonding time for a mom working out of the home
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Good bonding time for a working dad
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Makes night-time parenting easier for dad
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Parents know exactly what is going on with baby
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Easier to get mom's attention to nurse
The baby doesn't need to fully wake up to get mom's attention to nurse.
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More sleep for baby
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Mom's breathing helps to regulate a newborn's breathing
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Baby is always the right temperature
Mom's body temperature helps to regulate baby's temperature.
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Ideal for small spaces
Bed-sharing is a great option for small apartments, small bedrooms where there isn't enough room for a separate crib, or open concept homes.
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Kicking covers off isn't a problem
Mom or dad will keep covers secured and there is enough body heat to keep everyone warm.
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Children will give their own cues when they are old enough for their own beds!
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