Is it safe to sleep in the same bed with the child, what should the doctor tell about its advantages and disadvantages?

Separate children’s rooms are rarely seen in most Indian homes. The child sleeps in the same room and bed with the parents. It is considered a symbol of taking care of the child. It is believed that sleeping near the mother strengthens the bonding between the child and the mother. Breast feeding at night is easier and baby’s crying can be attended to immediately. Due to this, the sleep cycle of both may also become the same. According to experts, such traditions are necessary, but it is also important to adopt them with safety standards. Along with comfort and emotions, child’s safety should come first.

According to experts, the biggest danger associated with mother and child sleeping on the same bed is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. It refers to the sudden and unknown death of a healthy looking child during sleep due to unknown causes.