While there is nothing like cuddling a newborn baby, there are plenty of ways parents can bond safely. Co-sleeping or sharing a bed should never be one of them.
“Sleeping next to your newborn is dangerous and can even be fatal,” says Dr. Rebecca Reamy, specializing in pediatric emergency medicine with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Hospital.
She’s seen babies die from suffocation and other causes after co-sleeping. Lately, those cases have been on the rise.
“The best place for a baby is in a crib or a bassinet,” explained Dr. Reamy. When babies are young, she encourages parents to keep the crib or bassinet in their bedroom. She is also an advocate for the Safe Sleep public health campaign…