Bed sharing with infants: Can it be done safely?
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As noted below, most researchers agree that young babies should sleep in the same room where their parents sleep. The point of disagreement is whether parents should be advised against sharing their beds. Some researchers think that the safest arrangement involves cosleeping without sharing the same bed—-i.e., placing a young infant in a crib or “side car” that is within arm’s reach of his parent.
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