Confessions Of A Secret Co-Sleeping Mom Summary

When reading the parenting blog “Confessions of a secret co-sleeping mom,” you quickly realize that the mother is aware of the possible safety concerns many pediatricians have expressed with co-sleeping. The author admits to lying to her family pediatrician when asked if the baby sleeps in their crib. “infants should sleep in the same bedroom as their parents – but on a separate surface, such as a crib,” according to a new policy statement released by the American Academy of Pediatrics. “I look my doctor right in the face and say “Oh my baby sleeps in his crib” (Suzanne, blogger). Suzanne admits that the main reason she co-sleeps is for breastfeeding while lying down. She says she can rest and the baby can be more comfortable. Infant sleep researchers, including Dr. Helen Ball of The University of

I myself bed shared with all three of my children. I did find it more calming for my baby and I was able to relax at the same time. My only concern is when you are a new parent you are often very tired, it would be easy to accidently forget the baby is next to you if you fall asleep. This is when events like suffixation could happen to the infant. I always made sure all pillows and heavy bedding was removed from the bed. I don’t agree with Suzanne lying to her doctor. I feel she should be truthful. It seems to be there is lots of mixed information on this topic when it comes to safety. More research needs to be done, concerning infant safety. I have spent time in the Dominican Republic and witnessed first-hand bed sharing with an infant. It was a social norm, no concern. I feel that here in the states we have some much information on SIDS and this is a huge fear of the thought of suffixation. I experienced much relaxation from bed sharing while breastfeeding my baby also felt relaxed. I did not share this with other do to the fact of being lectured about safety. So I do feel I can relate on a small scale why she lies to her