I Have heard that it is ilegal/a Criminal offence for the parent's of a new-born child or a child under 2 of age to have that child sleep with them in the same bed?EVEN if it is only one parent that is sleeping with them?is this ACTUALLY True or not?
2007-02-22 03:51:06 · 9 answers · asked by ASHERS 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not sure if it is a law, but it is dangerous. I have read stories where the parent would fall asleep and roll over on top of the child and smother them.
2007-02-22 03:53:57 · answer #1 · answered by J S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of this before. A lot of parents would be in trouble, wouldn't they? I am sure the laws are different in many states and countries so I can't be certain of my answer. I know where I live, you can't cohabitate with a child over a certain age in your room, I think 4 and DEFINITELY not of the opposite sex.
2007-02-22 03:56:35 · answer #2 · answered by rangerbaldwin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No this is not a criminal offence in British law.
Best wishes, J
2007-02-22 03:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by sirjulian 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think it is a criminal offence but it can be dangerous, if you roll over you could hurt or even suffocate the child.
2007-02-22 04:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by Lou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not against the law although many health proffesionals would warn against it. I slept with all three of mine and found it very effective as the baby is more likely to sleep better with you.
2007-02-24 12:22:47 · answer #5 · answered by Dimples 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it is not illegal, however it is not sensible either as there are quite a lot of babies killed this way every year, it is clearly a preventable cause of death. How would you feel if you did this by mistake?
2007-02-22 03:58:55 · answer #6 · answered by brommas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not Illegal just dangerous incase you roll over in your sleep.
2007-02-22 03:56:19 · answer #7 · answered by scragette2000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not illegal in Britain at all.
2007-02-23 06:15:13 · answer #8 · answered by daria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no this is not illegal
2007-02-22 05:05:12 · answer #9 · answered by Trace!! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋