I can't directly access or read articles, including "Baby Sleep: How to Bedshare if you really have to" by Nalina Eggert. However, I can provide some general insights based on what is commonly discussed in literature about bedsharing and parent-child bonding. If you can share specific excerpts or points from the article, I can tailor my comments more closely to that content.
Based on general knowledge:
1. **Facilitation of Bonding through Proximity**: Bedsharing can enhance the emotional connection between parent and child due to physical closeness. When a newborn is within arm's reach, parents are more attuned to their baby's needs, such as feeding, comforting, and responding to distress. This can foster a sense of security and attachment for the child and deepen the emotional bond. A thoughtful comment in response to this might be:
- "It's fascinating how the physical proximity in bedsharing might mirror the womb environment, continuing the close bond developed during pregnancy. How does this kind of immediate, tactile responsiveness impact the child’s long-term emotional development and security?"
2. **Synchronizing Sleep Patterns**: Bedsharing can sometimes help synchronize the sleep patterns of parents and newborns, allowing both to have more restful sleep. This synchronization can offer a more intuitive understanding of each other's rhythms and needs, potentially reducing stress for both parties. Reflecting on this, one might say:
- "The idea of synchronized sleep patterns is intriguing. Could this alignment of sleep cycles be one of the reasons parents feel more attuned and connected to their baby’s needs? Are there studies that measure how synchronized sleep might impact the quality of sleep for both parents and infants in a bedsharing scenario?"
If you can provide more specific details or excerpts from the article, I can develop more precise and tailored comments!
The article is Baby Sleep : How to Bedshare if you really have to by Nalina Eggert
How does bedsharing help feel closer to the newborn?
Read the article and make at least two (2) thoughtful/reflective/inquisitive original comments
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