WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police say a 5-month-old baby has died while taking a nap in bed with his mother.
The Wichita Eagle (http://bit.ly/1TunM29 ) reports that police say it was the seventh time this year that a child has died while sleeping in the same bed as someone else. The practice is called co-sleeping.
Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network director Christy Schunn says babies are safest sleeping alone, on their backs in a clutter-free crib. Some parents view co-sleeping as a way to bond with their children. But experts say adult beds can be dangerous for babies because blankets and pillows can suffocate them.
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Information from: The Wichita (Kan.) Eagle, http://www.kansas.com
