Rachel is concerned that she might accidentally suffocate her baby if she shares a bed with him. What information can you share with Rachel about precautions taken in cultures where cosleeping is widespread

Parents and infants usually sleep on hard surfaces, such as floor mats, firm mattresses or wooden planks.

Explanation:

Co-sleeping is like a proximity or nearness or sharing bed with your child. Sharing about the same bed or the same room.

There are different type of co-sleeping occur in a different culture.

Family bed The sidecar arrangement Different bed in the same room The children are permitted in parents' bed when they needed.

Benefits:

Parents get as much need of sleep. Breastfeeding is easy when the baby is nearby to the parents. In parents room baby reduces the risk of SIDS.