Top Reasons to Co-sleep
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Top reasons to co-sleep, either with a separate bed in close proximity or "bed-sharing" the same bed.
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More sleep for mom and dad
4 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
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Almost essential for a breastfeeding relationship in the first few weeks and months
The firs 6 weeks are critical to establishing a successful breastfeeding relationship. Co-sleeping greatly facilitates this.
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Smiling babies are a wonderful thing to wake up to
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Co-sleeping can give comfort to a fussy child
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Bed-sharing can help to regulate a newborn infant's heart rate
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Bed-sharing can help to regulate a newborn infants breathing rate
0 points - added 14 years ago by woven_words - 1 comment
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A mother's breathing can be a strong regulatory cue to newborns.
Added 14 years ago by woven_words, 0 points
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Night time dangers are reduced
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Babies that co-sleep result in more confident toddlers and children
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Allows a working dad or parent to have some great bonding time
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Makes night nursing a breeze
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Nursing while lying down is very comfortable!
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Babies and small children make great cuddlers!
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Easier for dad to night-time parent as well
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Mom knows exactly what is going on with baby
You know if your baby is coughing, fussing or not feeling well.
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Bed-sharing babies are always the right temperature!
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Easier to get mom's attention to nurse
Baby doesn't need to ully wake up to get mom's attention to nurse. Often can just root around half asleep and nurse!
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More sleep for baby or child
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Ideal for small spaces
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Children will give their own cues (usually by telling you!) when they are ready for their own beds or rooms
-4 points - added 14 years ago by woven_words - 1 comment
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Children will naturally move towards a bed and room of their own when they are ready.
Added 14 years ago by woven_words, 0 points
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Babies and toddlers kicking off covers isn't a problem
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