When Emily Little gave birth to her first child, sleeping together with her baby in bed was a given — despite all the public health messages telling her not to. "I knew it was something that I wanted ...

Experts have long warned that sharing a bed with an infant is risky, and for decades, safe sleep campaigns have pushed families to avoid it altogether. But for years, bed-sharing rates have remained ...

Babies expect touch and physical closeness with caregivers. In fact, it is vital for their health and well-being. Hence they are upset when adults put them down or leave them alone. It doesn't feel ...

Co-sleeping is one of those parenting practices that never quite leaves the popular conversation — or controversy. And for good reason: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says to always avoid co ...

Some of the most common questions posed to parents of newborns, particularly by other parents, relate to sleeping patterns. Choices around sleep can be personal and sometimes controversial. In western ...