What are the possible drawbacks of cosleeping? Can it be dangerous?
There are two common criticisms of cosleeping. First, there is a fear that a parent might roll over on the infant causing harm. Second, some parents wonder if cosleeping might spoil the baby. These criticisms are easy to counter. Cosleeping can be accomplished by having a baby sleep in a bed that attaches to the parent's bed in such a way as to allow parental access while preventing the baby from rolling out and into the parent's bed. The Arm's Reach® CO-SLEEPER® brand bassinet is a product that accomplishes this goal. See the Arm's Reach® CO-SLEEPER® brand products FAQ for more information.
In regards to spoiling a baby, there is no evidence that cosleeping with a baby results in a spoiled child.
