Bed-Sharing

 Bed-sharing is when parents and infants sleep together in an adult bed. You can help families find safe alternatives to bed-sharing.

Let's take a closer look at how this might be accomplished.

When evaluating an adult bedroom consider the FOUR RULES of SAFESLEEP360°.

 


First, a baby sleeps on his or her

Back on a firm surface.

Baby girl sleeping on her back on a firm mattress

 

Second, a baby should be Alone in his or her sleep area. 

 

A baby lying in bed with no toys or blankets.

Third, a baby should have room to Breathe,

which means no smoking around the baby

and nothing in his or her crib.

Father smoking with the crying baby in his arms.

Fourth, when the baby is awake,

the parents or caregivers should say

YES to healthy habits for the baby.

Sweet baby playing on the floor during tummy time.