What a dilemma this is.  I visit so many parents in the days and weeks after 
birth and time and time again hear their concerns that the baby is calm and 
quiet between feeds when bed-sharing but protests vociferously when placed 
back in his cot.  Of course the baby feels more secure and loved in his 
parents` bed.
So when we hear all the pundits of doom condemning bed-sharing and we as 
responsible consultants are asked for advice on this, what do we say.
I must confess that if I am working with parents whom I know don`t take 
drugs, smoke or take a bottle of vodka to bed with them, I am more inclined 
to support bed-sharing. Obviously we have to remind them to make sure the 
baby is not lying on the edge of the bed, that pillows cannot fall on him or 
a heavy quilt overheat him.
Just giving that baby warmth and security in those first weeks will ease the 
separation afterwards when he can enjoy more the space and toys in his own 
cot.
it is nevertheless a dilemma.
Wendy Blumfield
NCT UK trained Tutor prenatal teacher/breastfeeding counsellor
Former president, Israel Childbirth Education Centre 

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