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Bedsharing: toward a more holistic approach in research and practice

Dawn S Blanchard1, Helen L Vermilya

  • 1Susquehanna Health System, Williamsport, PA 17701, USA. dsblanchard@comcast.net

Holistic Nursing Practice
|December 15, 2006
PubMed

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The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against infant bedsharing. This article reviews current research to offer a more comprehensive perspective on co-sleeping safety.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) remains a concern for infant health.
  • Current guidelines recommend against adult-infant bedsharing due to potential risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a holistic approach to bedsharing.
  • To synthesize current research on infant sleep safety and co-sleeping practices.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on bedsharing and SIDS.
  • Analysis of studies examining infant sleep environments and parental practices.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests varying risk factors associated with bedsharing.
  • Factors such as parental smoking, substance use, and sleep surface characteristics influence safety.

Conclusions:

  • A nuanced understanding of bedsharing is needed beyond a simple "do not" recommendation.
  • Informed decision-making requires considering multiple risk and protective factors for safe infant sleep.

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