Which statement about cosleeping is true?
A) Babies who sleep with their parents breastfeed three times longer than infants who sleep alone.
B) Cosleeping reduces mothers' total sleep time.
C) Cosleeping promotes excessive dependency.
D) Soft mattresses and heavy blankets contribute to effective cosleeping.

Question

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Research has shown that babies who co-sleep with their parents breastfeed for a longer duration compared to infants who sleep alone. Co-sleeping promotes frequent nursing and may contribute to longer breastfeeding time.

Answer: B 
 Co-sleeping can disrupt mothers' sleep, leading to reduced total sleep time. Mothers may wake up more frequently due to the baby's movements, noises, or nursing demands, leading to sleep deprivation.

Answer: C 
 Cosleeping does not promote excessive dependency. Instead, it provides a secure attachment between the baby and its parents, promoting emotional security, and healthier social-emotional development in infants.

Answer: D 
 Soft mattresses and heavy blankets are not recommended for cosleeping as they increase the risk of suffocation and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Infants should be placed on a firm surface, and light blankets should be used to prevent suffocation.

Which Statement About Cosleeping Is True