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“Co-sleeping greatly reduces the stress that infants are exposed to when they sleep alone. When a parent is sleeping down the hall and responds slowly or not at all when their baby cries, the baby’s brain releases stress hormones. And, there’s increasing evidence that this changes how the baby will handle stress for the rest of his life -- it actually damages the brain.
“The problem is, there are no safety standards for adult beds. We recommend something very firm without soft bedding for babies, and I would challenge you to find an adult mattress that’s firm enough to meet crib safety standards.
Risks and Benefits of Co-Sleeping
No Babies In the Bed Dr. Rachel Moon, MD Pediatrician at Children's National Medical Center