The Safe 7

Cosleeping is practiced all around the world, giving mother and baby some much needed sleep. In America it is often condemned, due to the risk of SIDS, which includes sudden unexplained death (sadly not preventable no matter the sleeping surface), as well as suffocation (which can be prevented). The work of organizations and individuals like La Leche League and Dr. James McKenna have enabled co-sleeping to be practiced safely to the benefit of parents and baby.