It’s not uncommon for parents to sleep with their babies. This is usually done out of a sense of compassion and love, but it can also be a way to help create a bond between parent and child. However, there are many dangers associated with this practice that people should know before they decide to co-sleep with their baby.

It happened to a young Dutch couple (wieg of ledikant). They were sound asleep in their bed when their four-month-old baby rolled over onto them and suffocated. Tragically, this is not an isolated case. In the United States, hundreds of babies die each year from co-sleeping accidents.

There are several reasons why sleeping with your baby can be dangerous, and we will discuss why sleeping in the same bed as your baby might not be such a good idea after all!

Accidental Deaths

Many accidental infant deaths are associated with co-sleeping. These include suffocation, entrapment, and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). So, if you are sleeping in bed with your baby, it is vital to make sure that there is nothing else in the bed other than yourself and your baby. For example: do not sleep next to a pillow. Also, make sure that there are no heavy blankets near your baby’s head.

Babies Can Roll Over

It is important to remember that babies can roll over and become trapped between the mattress and the wall, or they can become wedged against a parent’s body. This increases the risk …