Co-sleeping Image Archive

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Many depictions of bed-sharing/co-sleeping used in the media and advertising (and even respected medical journals) illustrate hazardous practices. All of the images here have been chosen to illustrate safer bed-sharing/co-sleeping arrangements. Most parents find that they might sometimes bring their baby into bed, and this is particularly common for breastfeeding mothers, so it is important for parents to be familiar with safer bed-sharing practices. One way to increase familiarity is to avoid using photos in the public domain that perpetuate scenarios known to be hazardous (such as babies sleeping with a parent on a sofa, on pillows, face down, or with heavy bed-coverings). Remember bed-sharing is associated with an increased chance of SIDS or accidents if you have taken drugs or alcohol, are a smoker, or have a premature baby.

Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position Image courtsey of Beverley Latter. Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position Image courtsey of Verity Worthington. High Res Low Res ^{Note this position requires baby to have developed neck strength, not suitable for a newborn}
Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position, Breastfeeding Image courtsey of Kathryn O’Donnell. High Res Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position, Breastfeeding Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res
Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position, Breastfeeding Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position, Twins Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position, Twins Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res
Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res
Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, Twins Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res
Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res
Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position, Breastfeeding Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position, Breastfeeding Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res	Co-sleeping, Bed-sharing, C position, Breastfeeding Image courtsey of Rob Mank. High Res Low Res