Topic > The Pros and Cons of Co-sleeping - 1155

When/if I have a baby, I won't let my husband and I sleep in the same bed. I would probably be like my mother, not sleeping and becoming paranoid about the risk of me or my husband walking over our baby. When he is older and has nightmares and needs security, I will let him sleep with me and my husband. Also, I feel that the baby needs to be able to be independent and sleep on his own. From my sources I have learned many things. I was very surprised by the study on how early co-sleepers show more independence and self-confidence than babies who sleep in a crib alone. I also learned that there may be some advantages to co-sleeping, for example it is easier for the mother to breastfeed since the baby is right next to the parents. If you think co-sleeping is the best choice, then this is your choice. Do