Co-sleeping actually has a lot of benefits.
1.According to sleep researcher James McKenna, co-sleeping increases the chances that a parent can successfully intervene to help prevent a death, whether that is due to a physiological condition or to a physical accident. He reminds parents that “co-sleeping gives the parent the best opportunity to hear the baby in crisis and to respond.” He adds that “since protection from SIDS may be related to the frequency and duration of breastfeeding, and because babies breastfeed more when co-sleeping, this practice may help to protect some breastfeeding infants.”
2. You can feed your babe without waking up and totally disturbing your much needed sleep.
3. They are honestly only little for such a short time in your life. Cuddle them enjoy them, bond with them. It goes by WAY too fast. Some people told me once you let them in your bed they will never leave. However it was fairly easy to get my daughter transitioned to her own bed and I know that my son will transition easily too! I am just the one who needs to out the work in.
4. I have read numerous articles that say it actually makes your kids more secure and independent, When they feel safe and loved at home it gives them the courage to be strong and independent when your not there.
5. I love Dr. Sears take on co-sleeping and you can read his story here.
Don’t forget to read up on Baby Guidelines for co-sleeping to make sure you guys are safe.
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