family bed
Last update: Thursday 28th of August 2008
Co-sleeping, also called the family bed, is a practice in which babies and young children sleep with one or both parents. It is standard practice in many parts of the world outside of North America, Europe and Australia, although even in these countries children a significant minority of children have shared a bed with their parents at some point in childhood. One 2006 study of children age 3-10 in India reported 93% of children co-sleeping. Co-sleeping was widely practiced in all areas up until the 19th century, until the advent of giving the child his or her own room and the crib. In many parts of the world, co-sleeping simply has the practical benefit of keeping the child warm at night. Co-sleeping has been relatively recently re-introduced into Western culture by practitioners of attachment parenting. A 2006 study of children in Kentucky in the United States reported 15% of infants and toddlers 2 weeks to 2 years engage in co-sleeping. Proponents hold that co-sleeping saves babies' lives (especially in conjunction with nursing), promotes bonding, lets the parents get more sleep, facilitates breastfeeding, and protects against sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Older babies can breastfeed during the night without waking their mother. Opponents argue that co-sleeping is both stressful and dangerous for a baby, pointing to evidence that co-sleeping may increase the risk of SIDS, They also cite concerns that a parent may smother the child or promote an unhealthy dependence of the child on the parent(s). In addition, they contend that this practice may interfere with the parents' own relationship, by reducing both communication and sexual intercourse at bedtime, and argue that modern-day bedding is not safe for co-sleeping.
family bed
A wide variety of information on the Family Bed concept. ... The family bed is also called sleep-sharing. This term can include any of the following:
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The Natural Family Site: Family Bed
Despite such dire warnings and widespread approbation of the "family bed," a growing number of American parents are challenging conventional wisdom each and every night -- with ...
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The Family Bed
Dr. Bill Maier addresses concerns about the family bed. ... Family Bed Feedback Dr. Bill Maier addresses concerns about the "family bed."
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Family Bed Feedback
kellymom.com - Breastfeeding and Parenting. Evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting issues. ... Co-sleeping essentially means sleeping in close proximity to your ...
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kellymom.com :: The Family Bed
Mothering.com - The Natural Family Living magazine online! Advocating natural family living through practical advice and informed choice.
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