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I can see sleeping with or near the baby during its early months being beneficial to all parties. Babies wake up in the middle of the night and cry. One parent has to get up and go deal with the babe. I think this whole process would be a lot easier and less stressful on the parents if the baby was closer than in the "nursery" down the hall.
I think if I had a very fussy baby and knew that it slept better next to me, thus allowing me and smrt better sleep, I would be okay with it. I would be a little worried about rolling over onto it but I guess you become aware that something squish-able is in bed next to you. I do not think this sleep arrangement should extend any longer than maybe a few months. At that point a crib in the room would be next to see how they do and then eventually down the hall. But this only would take place if it was deemed necessary, I would try it out in its own room to start with.
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