Co-sleeping: Safe or Dangerous?

According to the BBC World News, the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) just released a study that says co-sleeping or bed sharing with your child, has been implicated in about half of SIDS cases. According to this study, the risk is greatest if either parent smokes, has been drinking, has taken sedatives or is “very tired,” and that small babies, such as preemies are particularly at risk.

According to Dr. Sears, attachment parenting guru who has written two books on the topic and done extensive research on the risks of SIDS when co-sleeping, there is nothing to worry about. In fact, he believes that co-sleeping can actually reduce the risk of SIDS.

The best advice is to do as you would with all things parenting and follow your instincts. As for my husband and I, we knew we wanted to co-sleep, but did not think we would be comfortable with a baby in bed with us. Read more »

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Love: The Baby Book

Every new mom needs one of these, an instructional guide on what the hell to do with that brand new creature only days in the oxygen. From bathing to dressing to nursing to sleeping, there is so much you want to get right. As you may know, I don’t exactly believe in a “right” way. We all have to just do our best and follow our values, but there is a way to do it so that you don’t drown or suffocate your child. I rely on The Baby Book by Dr. Sears. Read more »

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