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Baby sleeping in our room...

Sassy_CassieSassy_Cassie member
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I thought I heard somewhere that the APA recommends babies sleep in a bassinet in the parents' room for the first 3 months because of the reduced risk of SIDS.  I did some googling but couldn't find anything to back that up.

I hate feeling like I have to justify my actions for other people.. Blah.

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  • Dobie_MamaDobie_Mama
    Just tell the naysayers that the only people who get a vote on who sleeps in your room are the people actually sleeping in your room.  That usually shuts 'em up.
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  • itsMsAlbinitsMsAlbin member

    You'll get it no matter what.  Dr. Sears actually recommends it, but of course he is pro sleep sharing.

    DS slept in our bed for 18 months, so I've heard it all.  We can't wait to sleep share with Sydney!

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  • luvlieKluvlieK member

    it is aap ;o)

    Where Is The Safest Place For My Baby To Sleep?The safest place for your baby to sleep is in the room where you sleep. Place the baby?s crib or bassinet near your bed (within an arm?s reach). This makes it easier to breastfeed and to bond with your baby.

    The crib or bassinet should be free from toys, soft bedding, blankets, and pillows. (See picture on next page.) A Parents? Guide to Safe Sleep Helping you to reduce the risk of SIDS

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    https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx?

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  • BrideNamedMegBrideNamedMeg member
    I don't think you need to justify yourself to anyone!  Our DD slept in our room in a PnP until she was about 6 months old.  My family knew about our sleeping arrangement, but no one ever said anything...and why would they??  Our baby, our choices.
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  • cubitscubits member
    The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends the baby sleep in the parents room until they are at least 6 months old.  Therefore its what our doctors are supposed to recommend.  My MIL questioned it once, and I just said that's what our Doctor said and I haven't heard about it since.
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  • Sassy_CassieSassy_Cassie member
    imageluvlieK:

    it is aap ;o)

    Where Is The Safest Place For My Baby To Sleep?The safest place for your baby to sleep is in the room where you sleep. Place the baby?s crib or bassinet near your bed (within an arm?s reach). This makes it easier to breastfeed and to bond with your baby.

    The crib or bassinet should be free from toys, soft bedding, blankets, and pillows. (See picture on next page.) A Parents? Guide to Safe Sleep Helping you to reduce the risk of SIDS

     

    https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx 

    Bwahhaha... no wonder I couldn't find it!

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