This is when babies should start sleeping on their own

Jun 06, 2017, 01:08 PM

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New parents have a lot of tough decisions to make, and one of the most challenging involves their baby’s sleeping arrangements.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) currently advises parents to sleep in the same room (but not in the same bed) as their babies for a year, ideally, but at least for the first six months. Yet many pediatricians and parents find the guideline onerous.