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Nurturing Nightz
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“Mother's arms are made of tenderness, and sweet sleep blesses the child who lies within.”
-Victor Hugo
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Photo by Amelia Tanner
Photo by Amelia Tanner
Photo by Amelia Tanner
Photo by Amelia Tanner
Photo by Amelia Tanner
Photo by Amelia Tanner
Photo by Amelia Tanner
Photo by Amelia Tanner
Co-Sleeping
Co-sleeping is the practice of sleeping in the same bed as an infant or child. Co-sleeping is not just about sleep; it's a holistic approach to nurturing family dynamics and a baby's development. Co-sleeping, when practiced safely, is beneficial to infant development because it fosters positive developmental behavior, helps with neural advancements, and promotes safer sleep patterns that can contribute to reducing the risk of SIDS.
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Benefits of Co-Sleeping
Building
Co-sleeping fosters a deep, nurturing connection between infants and caregivers which, promotes trust and emotional security that lasts a lifetime. Infants experience enhanced social and emotional development, setting the foundation for confidence, happiness, and resilience in adulthood.
Bonds & Behavior
A byproduct of co-sleeping has been seen to be a secure attachment. Misha Jan describes a secure attachment in the article "Secure Attachment Style Relationships & How to Form" as having the feelings of trust, safety, feeling comfortable, and having the ability to rely on others. These traits are formed through the consistency and responsiveness of caregivers. The co-sleeping environment offers proximity which promotes increased responsiveness. Secure attachments formed through co-sleeping have been linked to children having lower cortisol increases when presented with stressors. Additionally, these children have been seen to have higher levels of happiness and creativity. ​ Roughly "51.6" percent of children have a secure attachment (Ocklenburg).
Roughly "51.6" percent of children have a secure attachment (Ocklenburg)...
Secure attachments formed through co-sleeping have been linked to children having lower cortisol increases when presented with stressors. Additionally, these children have been seen to have higher levels of happiness and creativity.