Co-sleeping

image of a couple sleeping with a baby in the bed

We need to talk about co-sleeping!

The reality is that many parents will co-sleep with their baby. At some point -

  • either by choice
  • by accident

So it’s important that everyone knows the advice on how to co-sleep. Co-sleeping is especially dangerous in certain situations. The Lullaby Trust advises that you never co-sleep if any of these apply -

  • your baby was born prematurely (before 37 weeks of pregnancy)
  • your baby weighed under 2.5kg or 5 ½ lbs at birth
  • anyone in the bed smokes (even if they don’t do it in the bedroom)
  • anyone in the bed has drunk any alcohol or taken drugs
  • any of the adults in the bed has taken any medication which makes them feel sleepy
In these scenarios, it is always best to put baby in their own -
  • clear
  • flat
  • separate safe sleep space

Such as a cot or Moses basket. use the link below to find out more

 

Published: 27th March 2023