Pros and Cons of Co-Sleeping

with Babies and Toddlers

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I am here today to share with you the pros and cons of bed-sharing along with my personal options on bed-sharing with your babies and toddlers.

Pros of Bed-Sharing with Babies

– Easy breastfeeding in the middle of the night – Baby is within arm’s reach – Bonds mom and baby more

– More sleep for parents (less waking up and walking around the house) – Saves space for families who share one room or a small home/apartment

– Saves money by skipping the crib – Fewer items to bring when traveling with a baby (no need for a portable crib!)

– Beneficial skin-to-skin contact – Promotes breastfeeding

Cons of Bed-Sharing with Babies

– Overnight vacations without the little one are non-existent – Less room in the bed for parents

– There’s a higher risk of SIDS or accidents if you’re not careful – You have to sell the crib you bought before the baby was born – Not all relatives will be understanding

Pros of Bed-Sharing with Toddlers

– Builds a child’s sense of security in a fast-changing world – Safely sleeping in the same room with parent(s) in case of emergency or home invasion

– More sleep for everyone – Saves space for families who share one room or a small home/apartment – Saves money by skipping the crib or toddler bed

– Even if you don’t co-sleep, little ones end up going to their parent’s room in the middle of the night at times, so this isn’t too different

Cons of Bed-Sharing with Toddlers

– By this age, parents may want the bed to themselves – Some children take longer to sleep alone after co-sleeping this length of time

– Overnight vacations without the little one are non-existent – You need to sell any furniture already purchased for your toddler as a baby

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