{"id":17996,"date":"2024-09-17T10:00:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T08:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/?p=17996"},"modified":"2024-09-13T14:52:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T12:52:31","slug":"co-sleeping-with-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/blog\/2024\/09\/17\/co-sleeping-with-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Co-sleeping with baby"},"content":{"rendered":"

As everything has its pros and cons, in this article Kayla will be sharing with moms the upside and downside of co-sleeping with babies. After reading this you will also know the best and safest way to co-sleep with your young one.<\/h3>\n

Benefits of co-sleeping<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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    It makes breastfeeding SO much easier<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As a mom, you\u2019re tired as it is. Having to breastfeed in the middle of the night adds to that exhaustion. But it is a little easier to breastfeed if you\u2019re bed-sharing because you don\u2019t have to get up or leave the room.<\/p>\n

    2. Better sleep for mom<\/h4>\n

    This is one of the best benefits of co-sleeping. I\u2019m sure many people are confused by this because you would think that sharing a bed with a little person that kicks and turns and cries, would make you sleep worse. But for a lot of moms, that\u2019s simply not the case.<\/p>\n

    3. Faster response time \u2013 better sleep for baby<\/h4>\n

    Being able to get to your baby faster is good for a few reasons. One, you don\u2019t have to fully get up and walk around, so it\u2019s easier to get back to sleep after comforting your baby.<\/p>\n

    4. Room sharing can reduce the risk of SIDS<\/h4>\n

    Studies have shown that\u00a0sleeping in the same room<\/strong>\u00a0as your baby can reduce the risk of SIDS significantly. However, studies also show that\u00a0bedsharing<\/strong>\u00a0can increase the risk of SIDS.<\/p>\n

    Disadvantages of co-sleeping<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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      Co-sleeping in an unsafe manner can increase the risk\u00a0of SIDS<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      This is a hard one because there are studies that show that co-sleeping increases the risk of SIDS and there are studies that suggest the opposite. One thing for certain is that co-sleeping in unsafe places, such as the couch or a chair, definitely increases the risk. But some researchers say that co-sleeping, with safety precautions, reduces the risk of SIDS.<\/p>\n

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        Less intimacy<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        It is definitely hard to maintain the same sex life you had prior to having a baby, especially if that baby is in your bed! There\u2019s just something that doesn\u2019t feel right while you\u2019re trying to be intimate with your baby right next to you.<\/p>\n

        3. It makes for a harder transition<\/h4>\n

        When the time comes to stop co-sleeping, it\u2019s going to be a much harder transition than if you would have trained them to sleep separately in the first place.<\/p>\n

        Tips for co-sleeping safely<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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          Try half & half<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          This is an excellent way of compromising! You can put the baby to sleep in their separate room or bed, and then bring them into your bed halfway through the night when they wake up.<\/p>\n

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            Safe co-sleeping<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            If you do decide to co-sleep, do it safely! A few things you should be doing to ensure safe bed sharing is to sleep on a firm surface, with plenty of room for your baby.\u00a0Don\u2019t give your baby pillows, blankets, or toys.<\/p>\n

            \u201cDon\u2019t ever bed share if you\u2019re under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that affect your sleep or motor skills,\u201d urges Kayla.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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