i must point out that just because the app has decided to not approve of co-sleeping, so what? do we have a document for every thing we discuss or mention to parents, which we have them sign? the aap endorses breastfeeding, and many, many of its members do not carry out the intentions of the aap, any of them seem to be worried about it? i bet if we went back and combed through all the publications of the aap, the list of contradictions would be endless. if i advise someone that co-sleeping, i am drawing on the advice of authorities such as dr. sears and dr. mckenna (not to mention our own experts with more initials than me). when i look at "evidence" for something, i don't just say, oh, it's the aap, they're right and i will follow their guidelines. i think for myself. what a novel idea. carol brussel IBCLC laura nevada lactation denver colorado *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html