(HealthDay News) — “Cosleeping” is the practice of letting babies sleep in bed with their parents, an older sibling or a caregiver.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has said the practice is dangerous for any child under 2 years old, according to the Nemours Foundation.
Advocates of the practice dispute the agency’s recommendation. Nonetheless, the Nemours Foundation says the following people should avoid cosleeping with an infant:
- Anyone who has consumed alcohol or used any drugs.
- Smokers (because of an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome).
- Children, especially of toddler age, because they may inadvertently roll over on the baby.
Questions and concerns about cosleeping should be discussed with your child’s pediatrician, the foundation says.