This morning on the Today show one of the topics was on bed-sharing; it was an interesting segment. For those of you who missed it, I will post the link on our facebook page. Below is an exert of the article which can also be found on the Today show website. "Researchers are saying relax when it comes to bed-sharing. If it works for your family, go with it. There is no harm to your child’s intellectual or social development, according to a new Columbia University study of nearly 1,000 families. The American Academy of Pediatrics still recommends against co-sleeping until after age 1 due to the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The Columbia study was on toddlers. Why the stigma attached to bed-sharing? Dr. Joshua Weiner, child and adult psychiatrist, tells TODAY viewers that “parents don’t want to look like they don’t have control over their kids.” Bed-sharing is common in Asia and Africa, but it’s not the norm in the U.S. However, there is a growing trend of parents no longer afraid to admit they let their kids snooze in bed with them." Tell us what you think! Is this a no-no in your home or do you consider this just a phase that your child will outgrow when he/she is ready? Does the new bed-sharing research help you to be more open about your sleeping arrangements?" This is sure to be a hot topic on which most of you probably have an opinion. I hope you will share your thoughts with us... |
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