- Co-sleeping with babies is not a common habit in Western countries. This parenting practice, largely used for a long time around the world, may nevertheless have some big advantages for you and your child. The first benefit of co-sleeping - if applied cautiously - is its potential to significantly reduce the stress and anxiety of both infant and mother.
- If you consider letting your baby sleep in your bed, you may be interested to read the seven following tips about how to co-sleep safely:
1. Feeding.
2. Safety.
3. Sedatives.
4. Vigilance.
5. Smoking.
6. Health.
7. Comfort.
Mother and Daughter Sleeping Together (ChildUp.com)