Academic research typically categorizes this behavior based on the age of the child: Infancy and Early Childhood One study published in PMC (PubMed Central)
: Sharing a bed can be challenging if either the parent or child is a restless sleeper, which may lead to sleep deprivation for the adults. Safety Guidelines mom and son share a bed
Many families choose to co-sleep for emotional and functional reasons: particularly with infants and young children.
In many cultures and family structures, bed-sharing is a common and benign practice, particularly with infants and young children. mom and son share a bed