Carson Meyer Instagram – Bedsharing ✨Been getting lots of questions on here about co-sleeping/ bedsharing. I slept in my parents bed for many years as a child. Since the AAP (American Acadamy of Pediatrics) condemn bedsharing, many see it as dangerous and taboo, but for me it’s a familiar and beautiful part of life that I’m so passionate about. People used to tell my parents all the reasons why they should put us in our own beds but my grandmother would say in her loving way, “there will come a day when your babies no longer want to sleep in your bed. So just enjoy it while you can.” She was right. It wasn’t forever. We eventually slept in our own beds and now I live across the country from my parents and am writing this from the bed I share with my baby. Everything has its season. Aside from the fact that I loveeeeee cuddling with Lou through the night, I choose to bed share because 1) it allows us to get more sleep knowing she is safe in my arms and I don’t have to ever get out of bed to tend to her 2) allows me to breastfeed her in my sleep safely which promotes milk supply * falling asleep with baby in rocking chair/ couch is not safe* 3) It has well documented biological benefits. Every family and baby is unique, so I recognize that bed sharing might not be the best or safest option for everyone, but to tell all parents that it’s unsafe is just not true and creates unnecessary shame in mothers and keeps keeps parents from helpful resources. Show me an animal in the wild who sleeps in a separate cave or den away from their babies. It’s a normal part of parenting! Don’t let anyone scare you away from mothering with your intuition! As a new mom, of course I’ve had my tired days but overall I feel so much more rested than I ever expected and I know that because I am bedsharing. I highly recommend both parents read the book Safe Infant Sleep (second slide). This data driven book sheds light on the many benefits of bed sharing and answers all of your questions about doing it safely. Mamas, I would love to hear about your experience. Share in the comments below so new and expecting parents can learn from you 👇🏽