Co-Sleeping Enhances Sleep Quality and Reduces Problems in Infants and Young Children
Co-sleeping positively affects infant sleep by reducing night wakings, sleep disturbances, and overall sleep problems compared to solitary sleeping arrangements.
- Children who co-sleep experience reduced sleep issues compared to those sleeping alone
- Co-sleeping correlates with fewer awakenings during the night
| Claim | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-sleeping associated with fewer sleep problems and better quality in under-5s | BMC Pediatrics (2023) | ||
| Fewer night wakings in co-sleepers vs. solitary sleepers | BMC Pediatrics (2023) | ||
| No negative associations with sleep quality | BMC Pediatrics (2023) | ||
| Higher parental satisfaction with sleep patterns | BMC Pediatrics (2023) |