The question of when it is appropriate to stop cosleeping with your child can be a difficult one. Generally speaking, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents move their children out of their bed and into their own sleeping space by age 1. After this point, continuing to share a bed with your child may become increasingly inappropriate as they grow older, due to safety concerns such as suffocation or entrapment hazards caused by heavy blankets or pillows. Beyond safety issues, there are other important factors which should be considered when deciding at what age cosleeping is no longer appropriate for your family. As children grow into adolescence and begin seeking more independence from their parents and siblings, having separate beds will provide them the opportunity to establish privacy in ways that co-sleeping does not allow for; moreover it will help them learn healthier sleep habits while also encouraging healthy boundaries within relationships. Ultimately each family needs to decide what works best for them given the individual circumstances but keeping in mind these general guidelines can help you make an informed decision about when it’s time to transition away from cosleeping with your child.