Safe(r) Bedsharing Miniguide

Safer Bedsharing: A Practical Guide for Parents Who Sleep Close
 
Supportive, evidence-informed guidance for families who choose to bedshare.
 
Whether bedsharing is your plan, your survival strategy, or something that just happened, this guide is here to help you make it safer, calmer, and more intentional.
 
Grounded in both biological norms and modern sleep science, this resource explores why babies are wired to sleep close, how bedsharing works across cultures, and what the research really says about safety. You’ll find clear, judgment-free advice on setting up a safe sleep space, understanding the risks (and how to reduce them), and what to do when bedsharing is accidental or unplanned.
 
You’ll also get support for navigating when and how to transition away from bedsharing—with a gentle, connection-focused approach that doesn’t involve sleep training or unnecessary stress.
 
Inside, you’ll find:
✔ What bedsharing is and why it’s biologically normal
✔ Why so many parents choose to bedshare
✔ How to reduce risks using the Safe Sleep Seven
✔ Guidance on safe sleep surfaces and what to avoid
✔ When not to bedshare
✔ A gentle introduction to moving away from bedsharing (with a link to the full transition guide)
 
Whether you’re bedsharing for a few weeks, a few months or beyond, this guide will help you do it with more confidence, more clarity, and more rest.