A new parents guide to safe co-sleeping with baby
One of the biggest concerns of new parents is their newborn’s sleep. While there are certain aspects that are unpredictable and out of anyone’s control, like how long will a baby sleep and what works best to induce sleep, where to place baby for sleep is totally within your control.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping a newborn in the parents’ bedroom for the first six months, up to one year. This not only makes it easier for a parent to tend to baby, but it also keeps baby safer. Room sharing with your newborn decreases the incidents of SIDS by up to 50%.
When choosing a sleep environment for your new one, consider the following: (more…)