Is co-sleeping a safety concern in other cultures? There are lots of mixed opinions about co-sleeping. And, yes, it does vary quite a bit world-wide. However, there is always a safety risk to co-sleeping (sharing the same bed or sleep surface) if your little one is younger than 12-months-old. For [...]
Many of these recommendations do not seem to match my parenting style, cultural beliefs, or generally what my family does. What can I take away from this website? Great question. I’m sure that many families might not choose to use some of the strategies on this website for a variety of reasons [...]
What is co-sleeping like in other cultures? Many families wonder what co-sleeping is like in other cultures. Many families also think – what if my culture and my family think that co-sleeping is the best way to do things? Those are great questions. Families in predominantly Asian countries and [...]
What is co-sleeping? Co-sleeping refers to a few different sleeping arrangements. For instance, co-sleeping can be when you actually share the same sleep surface (for example, bed, couch, mat, or futon) as your baby. Sharing a room, such as having your baby sleep in his crib in your bedroom, is [...]
How do I transition my baby from co-sleeping to sleeping in her own crib or room? This can be a tough transition – babies can become quite used to what they have at bedtime when they fall asleep! Getting her used to a different environment at bedtime will probably take some time, practice, and [...]
In my home and neighborhood, many people commonly share beds and rooms. How can I help everyone to get good sleep? That’s common! Many families have family members who share rooms and beds in multiple places in the home when it’s time to sleep. Sometimes that is a family choice and other times [...]
What are the risks of sharing a bed with my baby? Although bed-sharing is common in many cultures, there are risks. The primary risks of bed-sharing include bumping into the baby, physically harming the baby, or suffocating the baby. Find more information about safe infant sleep in the summarized [...]
Is it okay to cosleep with my baby? There is so much mixed information out there on the benefits and risks of co-sleeping. It is very confusing for parents to sort through it all and figure out what to do. First of all, realize that there are different reasons that families share a bed with their [...]
What type of information is there about child sleep across various cultures? Recent studies have shown incredible differences in sleep across cultures. Studies that we have conducted have found major differences in what time young children go to bed, where they sleep, and how much overall sleep [...]