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 the knowledge that:

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Co-sleeping or sharing the family bed,in which the parents allow the 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 the infant at risk.Population-based studies are currently underway; no evidence at this time supports or abandons the practice for safety reasons.This is the age at which 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