The Benefits of the Family Bed

 

 

The idea of a family bed is one that has caused a lot of controversy over the years, as some believe that having an infant or toddler sleeping in a proper bed with parents is wrong while others believe that it is an individual choice and there is no right or wrong. Many parents decide that they want to go down the family bed route and this is because they believe that there are many benefits to doing this.

 

What are the benefits?

 

While opting for a family bed may not be for all parents, it certainly does come with some benefits. This is something you need to consider if you are still deciding whether this is the right thing for you. If you do decide to do this, you should make sure you have an appropriate bed, as this will impact on comfort levels for both you and your child. You can get high quality, comfortable super king size beds from specialist retailers like Bedstar and these are ideal for those that are looking for a suitable family bed.

 

One of the reasons why some parents decide to have their child sleeping in the bed with them is because it helps with bonding, as the child benefits from the security of having his or her parents close by throughout the night. It also means fewer sleepless nights for the parents because the child is far less likely to be waking up and crying periodically through the night.

 

Sleep is, of course, extremely important for children and some believe that a family bed helps to encourage a healthy attitude towards sleep from a young age, as the child will view sleep as a pleasurable and secure experience rather than an isolated and daunting one. Babies are often said to get better quality sleep when sharing a family bed, as they are calmer when they go the sleep because they have the security of a parent next to them. It is not just the baby that benefits from better quality sleep by using a family bed but also the parents, as they enjoy greater peace of mind as well as being woken up by baby crying every hour.

 

With the variety of benefits that can come from using a family bed for you and your child, it is little wonder that this is a practice that is becoming more and more acceptable.

 

What do you think of the idea of a family bed?

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