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Topic: What does co sleeping mean?
Co-sleeping is the practice in which the child sleeps in bed with his parents. It would not be surprising to say that this is one of the most hotly debated and controversial topics related to pediatric sleep. Let’s see why?
Some argue that co-sleeping is the right and natural way to raise a child because exercise promotes a stronger bond and more secure attachment.
Conversely, other people will tell you that co-sleeping is risky, funny or dangerous and they don’t want it for their family.
So, which approach holds the truth?
First, it is necessary to understand that co-sleeping is not magic. Although some proponents of the family bed would disagree, many couples reported that their infants did not have deep or prolonged sleep due to their close proximity to their parents. In fact, some parents found that their baby slept longer and woke up less often to prevent co-sleeping and carried it to their crib.
However, whether families choose to co-sleep or their children sleep independently, it is a personal decision, and if both parents and children are safe, resting, and fulfilling, then co- There is nothing to worry about sleep.
If you decide to co-sleep, this commitment requires you and your spouse to think very carefully about what feels right for you as an individual and as a family.
Ask yourself the following questions:
- Does it feel good to think about enjoying sleeping nearby, or do one or more of us stay active while sleeping – interrupting others?
- Does everyone in our family want to co-sleep, or are we leaning towards it because one of us feels strongly?
- Do we want to commit to calm down after our child falls asleep, or do we like to watch TV or talk in bed?
- Will we be able to feed our baby more often throughout the night, or will being next to us make it difficult for him to have dinner?
- Do we agree to take our child to bed to ensure his / her safety?
- For working parents, do we feel more attached to sleeping next to our child?
As expected, co-sleeping has both advantages and disadvantages.
Let’s take a closer look at them.
Benefit:
- To be constantly closed whenever the child is awake. Many children and parents enjoy this feeling.
- Take immediate action and help with any problems related to sleep
- Ability to respond to nurses and other night wakes without getting up
- more time to spend with the child
- possibly having better sleep for both the child and the parent if the child was sleeping poorly, to begin with
loss:
If their children are restless and are not sleeping well, then where can the parents sleep well.- Parents may end up sleeping in different rooms and maybe angry with their child or with each other
- Sleep cycles of children and adults do not match
- Parents may have to go to bed with their children at a very early time and have very little time left for their evening activities.
- Parental privacy is very low
There may be a slight increase in risk to the infant due to SIDS and related reasons.
The decision to co-sleep should be yours, made by a parent or parents – and is based on your own personal philosophy, not under pressure from your child or anyone else. Another family’s good or bad experience with co-sleeping will not affect your decision: your child is unique and your family is not the same.
