Can i cuddle baby to sleep the whole night, or is it dangerous. Baby is 3 months old.

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I guess you are referring to co-sleeping/bed sharing with your baby? From what I’ve read, there is no “best” way of sleeping with a baby. Most experts recommend that the best option is the one that would help everyone get the adequate rest needed. The advantage of sleeping with the baby would be that the mother could better attend to her baby’s needs promptly. It will also reduce nighttime separation anxiety and keep the baby calm (especially for younger babies). Some guidelines to note when co-sleeping (be it with baby on the same bed or just beside the bed) are: - avoid sleeping with baby if parents are smokers or have ingested alcohol or medication - only co-sleeps on bed and not couches and recliners - bedding should be tight fitting to mattress - remove any loose pillows or soft blankets near baby - there should not be any space between the bed and adjoining wall (prevent baby from getting trapped in the space) - baby should not be placed on his/her stomach You can refer to this article for more information: http://parenttown.com/sg/q/can-i-cuddle-baby-sleep-whole-night-dangerous-baby-3-months-old/4383 If you are worry about accidentally rolling over him/her like what Chin Yin mentioned, perhaps you could consider having the cot/ bassinet beside your bed and putting your baby into the cot after he/she has fallen asleep from the cuddling. :)

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