Sharing bed with baby - SIDS risk

Sharing a bed with their infant is a known risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends having babies sleep in their own crib in the parents' room. The AAP recommended in 2005 that babies from birth to age one sleep in the same room as their parents, to make it easier for mothers and fathers to monitor the child, but should not share a bed. To investigate factors involved in how parents choose a sleeping place for their infants, American researchers looked at 708 mothers of babies up to eight months. It was found that 49 percent of mothers reported sharing a room, but not a bed, with their infants; 32 percent shared a bed with their child; and 19 percent had the baby sleep in his or her own room. Teenage mothers were more likely to share a bed, as were less educated mothers. The reason why sharing of bed is related to SIDS isn't yet clear. It may not be bed sharing itself but some of the accompanying factors when people share a bed, for example sleeping on soft surfaces or using multiple blankets. However, some families may not have the resources to buy a crib or bassinet for their babies. The researchers concluded that it was essential that parents follow the recommendations and share a room without bed sharing.

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