Parents tell the nurse that their 1-year-old son often sleeps with them.They seem unconcerned about this.The nurse's response should be based on knowing that which is accurate?

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Co-sleeping or sharing the family bed,where parents allow their children to sleep with them,is a common and accepted practice in many cultures.Parents should evaluate the options available and avoid conditions that place an infant at risk.Population-based studies are currently underway;no evidence at this time supports or condemns the practice for safety reasons.At 1 year of age,children are just beginning to individuate.Increased daytime activity may help decrease sleep problems in general,but co-sleeping is a culturally determined phenomenon.

Parents Tell the Nurse That Their 1-Year-Old Son Often Sleeps