The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that
A) parents and infants sleep in the same bed because it ensure a close emotional bond.
B) infants sleep close to their parents, but that they do not sleep in the same bed.
C) infants sleep in a separate room because this helps them develop emotional control and regulation.
D) infants be kept awake until it is time for the parents to go to bed so everyone gets a good night's sleep.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep close to their parents, but in a separate bed or crib to reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). This proximity helps parents monitor their infants and respond to their needs promptly, which can lead to a stronger emotional bond. However, bed-sharing increases the risk of accidental suffocation, entrapment, and overheating. Therefore, it is safer for infants to sleep in a separate bed close to their parents.

The American Academy of Pediatrics Has Recommended That