A must read for all mummies.

muzsk

I came across this research article and thought it was worth a read. I, too, am a big advocate of this concept, being a mother of two. Im sure you guys are going to like reading this. Cheers!

m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_579a6c94e4b004301c508e1b 

AGK2015

It's not really a "research article" so much as a blog post that makes a whole lot of assertions about what "research" says without actually citing said research, but okay. There's nothing wrong with cosleeping. We don't do it because to do so safely destroyed my sleep to the point where I couldn't function during the day or safely drive to work in the morning with her in the car. Oddly enough, despite sleeping a full 30 feet away in a separate room, I'm perfectly able to sense and respond to her distress signals in the middle of the night, our bond is strong and she's quite securely attached to both her caregivers.  

If cosleeping is what works for you, great! If separate beds or rooms are what work for you, great! Sometimes what is best for your family is not necessarily the same thing that is best for other families or even most families. Carefully considering your options and making the best choice that fits your whole family is what makes you a great mom, even if sometimes that choice isn't the scientific gold standard.

redselig

I won a raffle for a free holistic sleep foundations introduction session two months ago. Of course all the attending moms were interested in what is considered the best sleeping arrangement. The sleep coach said that the best sleeping arrangement is the one where all the needs of the family members are best met. I thought that was sound advice. 

muzsk

@redselig Well said. I was merely stating it to be a good read. Of course, i will do what works best for me. That goes for all.