Older babies 'sleep better' in their own room

Conclusion This study seems to show that parents of infants aged 6 to 12 months who sleep in a separate room report better infant sleep outcomes, such as sleep times and sleep duration, than parents who keep their infant in the same room or bed. These findings are similar to a study covered in June 2017, which found "independent sleepers" slept for longer aged nine months than room-sharers. But there are some considerations that need to be taken into account: This questionnaire-based study didn't follow infants over a long period of time, so we only know about their sleep behaviours and patterns at one particular time, not over a long period. Many external factors might also contribute to sleep patterns and behaviours, including breastfeeding, interaction with family members and caregivers, having siblings, the home environment, and possibly cultural differences. Parent-reported answers may not be accurate. For example, not all parents are going to closely time how long it takes their child to fall asleep or what their longest stretch of sleep is. There could also be potential for some bias in reporting, such as under-reporting sleep disruption in case this is perceived as them not coping well. The majority of caregivers who responded to the questionnaire were mothers. The results might have been different if other caregivers had responded. If your baby is over the age of six months, there are no known health reasons why they can't sleep safely in thei...
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