That said, all children do need to feel loved, safe, and secure. Many parents think sleep sharing is a good way to express their love and caring. They like being able to hug their child during the night and reassure her back to sleep.
Some parents say they sleep better with their baby in their bed.
Sleep sharing also can be a good way to stop your baby from disturbing other family members when she wakes up at night. On the other hand, you may not get a good night's rest with your baby in your bed. And no matter how loving a parent you are, you may not appreciate being awakened by a kick or an elbow. Visit our great debates to read about the pros and cons of sleep sharing, and click here to find out how to make sleep sharing a success. As with any source of medical or health care information, you should as a preliminary matter satisfy yourself that the credentials and experience of the source are suitable.