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Midwife, Lactation consultant (IBCLC), Child and Family Health Nurse, baby wearing consultant and mum-of-two, Bel Moore, explains everything you need to know about co-sleeping.
Love it or loathe it, co-sleeping is something that many families do.
If you’re considering co-sleeping with your little one, our go-to midwife reveals what to be aware of, the associated risk factors and how to reduce them.
With at least 80% of babies spending some time co-sleeping with their parents in their first six months of life, it is very important to be educated about co-sleeping safety and the current recommendations.
There is much debate in the literature about co sleeping and even the definition.
Co-sleeping and bed sharing are sometimes used interchangeable but usually means sharing the same sleep surface as the baby or having them along side your bed in a co sleeper bassinet, side car cot or even mattresses on the floor.
Co-sleeping safety is a complex subject that encompasses many factors.
SIDS and Kids report that there is insufficient evidence to issue a blanket statement either for or against co-sleeping but their current recommendation to reduce SIDS is: having baby sleep in a cot next to their caregiver’s bed for the first six to twelve months of life.
If you think co sleeping is the best decision for your family, minimise the risk and ensure it’s as safe as it can be by following the RedNose risk minimisation approach:
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