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:

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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 under way;no evidence at this time supports or abandons the practice for safety reasons. This is a cultural practice. 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