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The Benefits of Co-sleeping

The Benefits of Co-sleeping. Jessica Ugstad Instructor Berk ECE107-Human Development. What is co-sleeping?. Co-sleeping, sometimes referred to as the family bed, sleep sharing and bedsharing, has varying definitions but essentially means that the infant, toddler or child

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The Benefits of Co-sleeping

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  1. The Benefits of Co-sleeping Jessica Ugstad Instructor Berk ECE107-Human Development

  2. What is co-sleeping? Co-sleeping, sometimes referred to as the family bed, sleep sharing and bedsharing, has varying definitions but essentially means that the infant, toddler or child sleeps in the same room as the parents. This can happen in a specially made attachment bed or in the same bed as the parents. The goal is to have mother and baby sleeping within arms reach of each other.

  3. Co-sleeping Around the World Around the globe, co-sleeping is the natural way for mothers and their children to sleep. In much of Europe, Asia, Africa and Central and South America, mothers and babies routinely share sleep.

  4. Co-sleeping in the United States A study released in 2003 by the Center for Research on Mothers and Children reported that “forty-five percent of infants spent at least some time at night on an adult bed in the last 2 weeks. Between 1993 and 2000, the proportion of infants usually sharing an adult bed at night increased from 5.5% to 12.8%. More than 90% of infants who ‘usually’ slept on an adult bed shared it with their parents.”

  5. Benefits • Babies sleep better Babies learn that going to sleep is pleasant and safe so they fall asleep easier, stay asleep better and sleep for longer lengths of time. • Mothers sleep better Mothers and infants are able to achieve nighttime harmony because their sleep cycles come into sync with each other allowing more rest for both. • Breastfeeding is easier Mothers tends to awaken right before a feeding is needed so baby is fed immediately before fully awakening. More frequent breastfeeding leads to healthier children with higher immunities. • It’s contemporary parenting Allows working mothers the opportunity to be close and reconnect with their child at night when they may be gone during the day. • Babies thrive better Babies grow to their full potential emotionally, physically and intellectually. As they grow, they perform better in school, get sick less often and are more independent with better self-esteem. Levels of the stress hormone cortisol are lower for both babies and mothers. • Parents and infants bond better Babies and mothers are comforted by being close to each other. • Reduces the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Infants are less likely to succumb to dying of SIDS because they tend to lay on their sides or backs rather than their stomachs and they learn to imitate the breathing patterns of parents. If child becomes distressed, parents are right there ready to administer care.

  6. Advocates of Co-sleeping • Dr. Sears • La Leche League International • Dr. James McKenna • The Academy of Breast Feeding Medicine • The USA Breastfeeding Committee • Breastfeeding Section of The American Academy of Pediatrics • UNICEF • WHO

  7. Arguments Against Co-sleeping • There is great debate on whether co-sleeping is safe and if co-sleeping can attribute to SIDS, though studies are inconclusive. • Some doctors such as Dr. Spock and Dr. Ferber believe that co-sleeping “creates negative habits and sleep disorders” while fostering dependency. • Possible toll on intimacy in the marriage. • Children and parents can have difficulty sleeping.

  8. Safety Tips for Co-sleeping Co-sleeping is not for everyone but can be beneficial to both child and parent if done safely with the child’s best interest in mind. Do’s: • Always place your baby on his or her back to sleep. Babies who sleep on their backs have less risk of SIDS than babies who sleep on their tummies or sides. • Always leave your child's head uncovered while sleeping. • Be sure there are no openings in the bed's headboard or footboard where your baby's head could get trapped. • Remove cords and drapes from nearby windows. • Remove any strings or ties from your and the baby’s pajamas. • Remove soft bedding. • Place a tight-fitting fitted sheet on the mattress. • Make sure that there are no spaces between the bed and the wall or furniture. • Make sure your mattress fits snugly in the bed frame. • Make sure there is nothing near the bed that could suffocate or strangle the baby. Don‘ts: • Never put a baby to sleep in an adult bed alone. • Never place your baby on a waterbed, sofa, soft mattress or other very soft surface. • Never place pillows, comforters, quilts or other soft/plush items on top of or under your baby. • Never sleep with your baby if you smoke, have been drinking, or have used medicines or drugs that make it hard for you to wake up. • Never overdress your baby for sleep or overheat the room. -March of Dimes

  9. Works Cited Photo Credits (in slide order): • 1) Stone, Timothy W. “Co-sleeping is Key Culprit in Sudden Infant Deaths.” The Independent. Photograph. 15 Oct. 2009. Web. 12 April 2011. < http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/cosleeping-is-key-culprit-in-sudden-infant-deaths-1802936.html>. • 2a) Fehrenbacher, Jill. “Safe Co-sleeping with the Arm’s Reach Co-sleeper.” Photograph. Inhabitots, 2011. Web. 12 April 2011. <http://www.inhabitots.com/safe-cosleeping-with-the-arms-reach-cosleeper/>. • 2b) n.p. “Co-sleeping.” Photograph. Glam.com. Australian Glam.n.d. Web. 12 April 2011. <http://family.glam.com/topics/ detail/cosleeping/>. • 3a) n.p. “Baby Bond, The.” Photograph. thebabybond.com. n.d. Web. 13 April 2011.<http://www.thebabybond.com/ Cosleeping%20in%20the%20Media.html>. • 3b) n.p. “Sleep Tight.” Photograph. wn.com. World News Network, 13 April 2011. Web. 13 April 2011. <http://wn.com/Sleep_tight>. • 4a) n.p. “Bedsharing and Sex.” Photograph. thespicyprincess.com, 10 March 2010. Web. 13 April 2011. <http:// thespicyprincess.com /blog/romantic-tips/bedsharing-and-sex/>. • 4b)Baitg/Getty. “State Records Show Spike in Fatalities from Parents Sharing Bed with Infants.” Photograph. ny.dailynews.com. NY Daily News, 21 April 2009. Web. 13 April 2011. <http://articles.nydailynews.com/2009-04-21/entertainment/17920765_1_bed-sharing-crib-bassinet>. • 6a) n.d. “Should You Share a Bed with Baby?” Photograph. healthwise –everythinghealth.blogspot, 20 Oct. 2010. Web. 13 April 2011. <http://healthwise-everythinghealth.blogspot.com/2010_10_01_archive.html>. • 6b) n.d. “Cosleeping Means No Recalled Baby Cribs.” Photograph. pregnancyandbaby.sheknows.com, 10 May 2010. Web. 13 April 2011. <http:/ /pregnancyandbaby.sheknows.com/blog/baby-sle ep/co-sleeping-means-no-recalled-baby-cribs/>. • 7a) n.p. “Bednest MK2 Co-sleeping Crib & Travel Cot Keeps Baby Close at Hand.” Photograph. Inhabitots, 2011. Web. 14 April 2011. <http://www.inhabitots-test.com/bednest-mk2-co-sleeping-crib-keeps-baby-close-at-hand/>. • 7b) n.p. “Cosleeping Controversy, The.” Photograph. hubpages.com, 2011. Web. 14 April 2011. <http://hubpages.com/ hub/The_Cosleeping_Controversy>. Text: • Breazeale, Tami E. “Cosleeping.” naturalchildproject.org. 2001. Web. 13 April 2011.<http://www.naturalchild.org/ guest/tami_breazeale.html>. • Cobrun, Jennifer. “The Benefits of Co-sleeping: The Complete Mother.” Breastfeeding.com. n.d. Web. 13 April 2011. <http://www.breastfeeding.com/reading_room/co_slepping.html?>. • McKenna, James J; PhD. “Co-sleeping around the World.” naturalchild.org. n.d. Web. 12 April 2011. <http://www.naturalchild.org/ james_mckenna/cosleeping_world.html>. • McKenna, James J; PhD. “Cosleeping and Biological Imperatives: Why Human Babies Do Not and Should Not Sleep Alone.” naturalchild.org. n.d. Web. 12 April 2011. <http://www.naturalchild.org/james_mckenna/biological.html>. • McKenna, James J; PhD. “What are the advantages of having our baby sleep with us?” nd.edu. University of Notre Dame, n.d. Web. 13 April 2011. < http://nd.edu/~jmckenn1/lab/advantages.html>. • Sears, Bill; Dr. “Safe Co-sleeping.” AskDr.Sears.com. 2006. Web. 12 April 2011. <http://www.askdrsears.com/html/ 7/t071000.asp>. • “Sleeping with Your Baby.” marchofdimes.com, Oct. 2009. Web. 14 April 2011. <http://www.marchofdimes.com/ baby/care_sleeping.html>. • Willinger M, CW Ko, HJ Hoffman, RC Kessler, MJ Corwin. “Trends in Infant Bed Sharing in the United States, 1993-2000: The National Infant Sleep Position Study.” PubMed.gov. U.S. Library of National Medicine National Institutes of Health, Jan. 2003. Web. April 2011. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12517193>.

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