Write An Essay About The Benefits Of Co-Sleeping

I believe some parents choose to co-sleep because of SIDS and also it gives the parents and infant to have a stronger bond. It is also easier for the mother to be able to breastfed or to nurse the baby because they are already beside her. Co-sleeping has many advantages for the baby and the parents. Sleeping in the same room with the parents can reduce SIDS by 50%, which is an advantage for the parents and the child. It can lessen or stop sleep separation anxiety for babies and wake up to your child is always a good thing. However, there are potential issues that could happen. One parent can roll on the infant if they forget they are there, which is why parents should always do their research before trying to co-sleep. Sometimes the child can …show more content…
Nevertheless, everyone knows toddlers are balls of energy and are very active. They usually wake up during the night many times which can take away sleep from the parents. I believe whenever the child wants to sleep by themselves is the time to stop, this should be around age four or five to me since this is the age where they want to be “big girls/boys”. I do not feel where you are from, race, socioeconomic status or anything have to do with choosing rather or not to co-sleep. Many people around the world choose to co-sleep because they feel it will be beneficial to the parent and infant. Americans, Africans, Asians, and Japanese people of all socioeconomic classes and age have chosen to use co-sleeping. One thing I must say I learned is that you cannot have loose pillows, stuff animals, or blankets around the infants while sleeping because they could fall on the baby and stop them from breathing. Another one is that you should not sleep with your child if you are overly tired. Would you or did you do co-sleeping (in the same bed) with your child? If not, what about another method, such as sidecar arrangement or different beds in the same