Co-sleeping: Get the Facts First
As a new parent, you’ve probably heard about or even considered the idea of co-sleeping with your baby. This practice is also known as creating a family bed, in which case your newborn sleeps between you and your husband in bed. While somewhat charming on its face, there are hidden dangers associated with this idea. In reality, a crib is the safest possible environment for your child.
The problem is that babies lack much in the way of mobility. If you or your husband were to roll over in the night, your weight could significantly harm the defenseless child. As tempting as it might be, it’s best to set aside any notions of entertaining the co-sleeping trend. Instead, try nestling the baby in one of those luxury round crib bedding sets. You can spend all the time you need at crib side, doting on the baby as he falls asleep.