Co-sleepingCo-sleeping with your child is a great way to lay a foundation of security and closeness. When practiced safely the advantages are many.
*Parents get more in tuned to their babies which can have an impact on being more responsive to their needs.
*Babies increase their oxygen flow and have a tendency to breath more regular having mama’s rhythm close by.
*Babies and parents alike apt to get better quality sleep in longer durations.
*Babies undeveloped nervous systems tend to self regulate better during sleep with mama.
*Co-sleeping allows mama and baby to get on the same sleep cycle.
*Co-sleeping breastfeeding is much easier. Babies don’t have to fully wake and cry to be fed.
*Bedtime struggles are reduced when children are older. They aren’t fearful of nighttime or the dark.
*Helps infants fall to sleep easier.
*Babies get more caregiving. Mamas will re-position blankets, cuddle and stroke babies more.
*Children have better emotional health. They experience less anxiety, tantrums and they are more easily controlled.
*Long term children will benefit through higher self-esteem and confidence.
 There are concerns about the safety of co-sleeping. It’s important to take precautions to ensure the sleeping environment is safe. *Don’t use heavy bedding, blankets or comforters. Beware of pillows that your child could get stuck under. *Make sure the edge of the bed has a secure guardrail to prevent rolling off. Stuff a blanket in any cracks in between the rail and mattress. Before babies learn to climb, a foam wedge on either side of the baby can be used to prevent them from rolling.
*Use a firm mattress, preferably natural latex. Avoid water-beds.
*Check the frame, head and footboards to guarantee there aren’t any sharp edges, holes or cracks the baby could come in contact with or get lodged in.
*Never let your baby sleep alone in an adult bed. *Don’t sleep with your infant if you’ve been drinking or doing drugs. These substances could make you less aware of your baby’s presence and you could roll on top of them. Taking these precautions should make your co-sleeping experience less worrisome. You shouldn’t be concerned that your child will never leave your bed. Statistics show that sleeping with your child actually helps them to become more independent. The transition to their own bed will therefore be easier when they’re ready. Co-sleeping holds many valuable benefits when done with the proper precautions in a safe manner.
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