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Episode 107: Does bedsharing have benefits?
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- Brand New Little People
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- Nov 12, 2025
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Summary
Does bedsharing have benefits for infant development or attachment? The quick answer is no. Systematic reviews (the highest form of scientific evidence) consistently show that bedsharing is associated with: 1️⃣ Longer breastfeeding duration 2️⃣ Increased risk of death 3️⃣ More frequent night waking Bedsharing might be your preference, and that's ok, but it's important to understand both the risks, and the reality - babies who sleep in cots are just as well attached to their parents, as those who share a bed with their parents. Drs Fallon & Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) dive head first in to the scientific literature on bedsharing, so you can make an informed decision for your little one ✅ Need additional support? Join our Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Programs , where we have an entire chapter dedicated to helping you resolve sleep pressure difficulties. Or visit our wonderful sleep clinic , via Telehealth or in person if you're local to Melbourne. ☕️ Love our work? Buy us a coffee! ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts ❤️ Listen on Spotify ❤️ Listen on Amazon Music 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube If you choose to bedshare please follow the RedNose guidelines for safer cosleeping: https://rednose.org.au/safe-sleep-and-safer-pregnancy/newborn-to-1-year/co-sleeping-with-your-baby/ REFERENCES: Das, Rashmi Ranjan , Sankar, M. Jeeva , Agarwal, Ramesh , Paul, Vinod Kumar , Is “Bed Sharing” Beneficial and Safe during Infancy? A Systematic Review , International Journal of Pediatrics, 2014 , 468538, 16 pages, 2014 . https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/468538 Baddock, et.al. The influence of bed-sharing on infant physiology…