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The Safest Place for Babies to Sleep

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Where is the safest place for babies to sleep?

We are asked this question about the safest place for babies to sleep a lot in our medical practice. Because there is so much misinformation in the media about the safety of “co-sleeping,” I feel the need to clarify a very simple solution.

Arm's Reach Concepts – Baby Bassinets and Co-Sleepers

Having studied various sleeping arrangements with families in my pediatric practice for over 30 years, it is my professional opinion that, for most infants and parents, the number one safest sleeping arrangement is putting baby to sleep in an:

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Arm’s Reach® Co-Sleeper® Bedside Bassinet

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This bedside bassinet attaches securely to your mattress and places baby within “arm’s reach” for easy feeding and comforting. Yet, baby and mother have their own sleeping surfaces for safety.

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Martha and I (Dr. Bill) helped with the development of the Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper over 20 years ago. Since then, it has been used by millions of parents with a perfect safety record for safe and comfortable infant sleep. For more about co-sleeping with the Co-Sleeper, view my video below:

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