I heard from an unreliable source that it is against the law and grounds for child's aid to supervise you if you have your child in your bed. I find it hard to believe, myself - can any one shed some light on the subject? (My baby is turning 1 in March and has been sleeping with me because I was breastfeeding since about 4-5 months.)
2007-02-17 07:43:35 · 6 answers · asked by knithappens 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I couldn't find anything specific but you might find a place to ask on one of these groups: http://www.infactcanada.ca/Related_Links.htm.
I know sometimes here it can become an issue with Child Protective Services but only if there are other problems with the family. I've never read of them coming in to investigate just for co-sleeping but I've heard of it becoming an issue if there were other allegations of abuse/neglect that they were investigating.
Personally, I co-slept with both of my BF kids and both (now 12 and 8) are very well adjusted.
2007-02-18 04:26:19 · answer #1 · answered by Critter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think its against the law, but not a good idea. You and your partner need your own space, and do you plan on having your child sleep with you all the time? Your going to have a hard time breaking this habit if you don't start now. My cousins little girl is 3 and she still sleeps with her mom, she can't get her to sleep in her own room, shes tried everything and the child will not sleep alone. Good luck in breaking this habit.
2007-02-17 09:12:17 · answer #2 · answered by Proud Mother 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I seriously doubt it. Just did a quick search and found nothing. This is a personal choice that cannot be legislated, as far as I'm concerned. It's also a cultural thing--many cultures believe in bed sharing. I wouldn't worry about it at all. Sleeping with your baby has got to be one of the greatest joys in life--for Mom and baby! My 5 year old slept with us and our new baby sleeps with us--both are very well-adjusted secure kids!
2007-02-17 07:53:30 · answer #3 · answered by kammie42001 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know there are no laws against it. I would tell the "unreliable source" to buzz off and mind there own business.
2007-02-17 08:58:49 · answer #4 · answered by Aumatra 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had similar concerns as I had CAS investigate me because the a$$hole pediatrician at the hospital wasn't happy with my choice of prenatal care.
As near as I could tell, no they can't. However it isn't cut and dried and I don't believe it is covered in their handbook of when to and not to intervene.
I'm going to look for those guidelines, but I can't find the link. If I find them I'll post it.
Ok I can't find that link BUT if you refer to the federal government's pamphlet on SIDS (which was probably one of the million sent home with you) it says (at least the current version, and the one I had):
"Bedsharing is a common practice for many families. However, the risk of SIDS will not necessarily be reduced if your baby sleeps in the same bed as a parent, brother or sister. In fact, the risk of SIDS increases if the baby sleeps with a person who smokes. Your baby is also at risk if the person has been drinking alcohol or taking drugs that may make them less able to respond to the baby. "
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/dca-dea/prenatal/sids_e.html
Now to me considering the immense pressure they are generally under and the statemenst of the Candian Pediatric Society "may not reduce the risk of SIDS" is pretty damn supportive of co-sleeping.
2007-02-17 07:55:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some places it is against the law. Besides
it's not a good idea anyway.
2007-02-17 07:52:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋