“Co-sleeping” with your baby has become a hot topic (again!). If you’re on TikTok, you may have seen videos from moms saying they love co-sleeping with their babies. But you’ve also likely seen videos from moms (and dads) warning of the risks of co-sleeping; sadly many of these parents have lost their babies due to co-sleeping.
A recent survey revealed that about half of parents co-sleep with their babies – even when they know the risks. There are a number of reasons parents desire to co-sleep, but experts say the risks are simply too great especially because there are no proven benefits to the practice.
Let’s take a look at reasons parents co-sleep, the associated risks, and safer alternatives. (As with any health issue, if you’re concerned about your baby’s sleep, talk to your pediatrician.)
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