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Cosleeping is Twice as Safe
This result shows that it was actually less than half (42 percent) as risky, or more than twice as safe, for an infant to be in an adult bed than in a crib. Based upon these calculations using the CPSC's own data, we can say that crib sleeping had a relative risk of 2.37 compared with sleeping in an adult bed.
Complexity of Parent Child Cosleeping
Controversies concerning parent-child cosleeping abound in both the popular parenting advice literature and professional scientific literature. Previous researchers have suggested that an understanding of the familial and cultural context of children's sleep might help resolve some of the controversy.
Three in a Bed
Joseph and Alice were born in this bed and here they slept, filling the space with fluttering movements, infant squeaks, and an angelic aroma.
Cosleeping: Real Men Sleep with Their Kids
My son is asleep downstairs, in my bed. He's been sleeping in my bed every night for over two years. This is where he should sleep. This is where all my children will sleep. I can't imagine it any other way.
A Maya Spiritual Bath That Heals a Child's Nightmares
The Maya believe that nightmares and night terrors are common symptoms of children who have experienced shock or grief, which they consider spiritual illnesses.
Pillow Talk
The subject of child sleep is of interest not only to parents but also to scientists. Entire medical conferences are organized around the fascinating subject of sleep.
Sleep Safety Checklist
A thorough range of currently recognized precautions aimed at maximizing infant safety in cribs and in cosleeping.
Bed of Roses
Cosleeping is not always easy at first, but for many families it is the perfect answer to better family connections and a great night's sleep.



Olive Oil Cake with Orange-Lavender Syrup
A deceptively simple, deliciously tender, not-too-sweet cake that pairs brilliantly with the flavorful syrup.

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