Babies born to 1 or 2 years of age can sleep in the same room as their parents because this helps to increase the affective bond with the baby, facilitates the nocturnal feeding, the parents calm when they are worried about sleep or with the baby's breathing and, according to experts, still decreases the risk of sudden death.
Sudden death can happen until the baby is 1 year old and the most accepted theory for his explanation is that the baby has some respiratory changes during sleep and that he can not wake up and therefore dies during sleep. With the baby sleeping in the same room, it is easier for one of the parents to realize that the baby is not breathing well, and they can wake him up by giving any necessary help.
5 good reasons for baby to sleep in parents room
Thus, it is recommended that the baby sleep in the same room as the parents because:
- It facilitates nocturnal feeding and is a good help for the recent mother;
- It is easier to calm the baby with soothing sounds or simply with his presence;
- There is a lower risk of sudden death, since it is possible to act faster if you observe that the baby is not breathing well;
- It increases the affective bond that the child and it grows more secure, feeling loved by being closer to the parents, at least at night;
- Helps you better understand baby's sleep habits.
The baby can sleep in the same room as the parents, but it is not recommended that he sleep in the same bed because this can be very dangerous putting the baby's health at risk. This is why the baby's crib should be placed next to the parents' bed so that the parents can observe the baby better while they are lying down.
Risks of baby sleeping in parents bed
Letting the baby sleep in the parents' bed is a habit that can be dangerous for the baby as it presents several risks to their health and safety, such as:
- The baby may be out of breath in the middle of cushions, blankets or sheets;
- There is always the risk that one parent will turn the baby up during sleep without realizing it;
- The baby may fall out of bed, since there are no protective grids.
So, for your baby to sleep safely, it is best to have him sleep in his own crib, which can be placed next to his parents' bed.
