In cultures where parent-child cosleeping is widespread,
A) the rate of infant mortality from sudden infant death syndrome is high.
B) parents and infants usually sleep on soft mattresses.
C) infants often sleep in a cradle or hammock next to the parents' bed.
D) infants tend to lie on their stomach or side facing away from the mother.

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In cultures where parent-child cosleeping is widespread, infants often sleep in a cradle or hammock next to the parents' bed. This is a common practice in many cultures, including those in parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. It allows for easy access to the infant during nighttime feedings and comforting, while still providing a separate sleeping space for the infant. This practice has been associated with a lower risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in some studies.

Option A is incorrect because the rate of infant mortality from SIDS is actually lower in cultures where parent-child cosleeping is common. Option B is incorrect because soft mattresses have been associated with an increased risk of SIDS. Option D is incorrect because in cosleeping cultures, infants tend to sleep on their back or side facing the mother, which has been found to be safer than sleeping on the stomach.

In Cultures Where Parent-Child Cosleeping Is Widespread