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Before taking college courses, I only ever heard of ‘sleep-training’ just a few times. Helping infants sleep for extended periods is crucial for their growth, development, and overall well-being, as sleep plays a vital role in physical and cognitive development, immune function, and emotional regulation. Quality sleep is equally important for adults, as it supports physical health, mental well-being, memory consolidation, and mood regulation. In the context of sleep training, the gradual extinction method, which involves being present in the room while the baby learns to self-soothe, can be a sensible approach for parents seeking to establish healthy sleep habits. The idea of “you put your baby into their crib or their room, you close the door and you don't come back till the next day" (Doucleff, M. 2019), is something I personally do not believe I would be able to do as a parent, but I completely understand why others may feel this is necessary. Research does not provide substantial evidence to suggest that certain aspects of sleep training should be avoided or that infants who undergo sleep training experience subsequent psychological issues, such as attachment problems. (Liu, 2019). However, the choice of sleep training methods should align with personal beliefs and comfort levels, as some parents may not be comfortable with approaches like the cry-it-out method. While scholarly readings by pediatric sleep and child development experts offer evidence-based insights, perceptions of sleep training can vary widely, and the choice of method should be tailored to each family's unique circumstances and values. I believe parents should avoid any practices that neglect or harm the child, prioritizing safety and well-being. With that in mind, I also believe that they should consider safe, evidence-based approaches, consult with experts, and seek a supportive network of friends and family to navigate the challenges of infant sleep while being empathetic to their sleep-deprived state. While I had not learned too much about ‘co-sleeping’ before this course, I did always hear that it promotes bonding. I know many individuals who grew up in a one-bed household, and there may have been as many as five people in the same bed together. After reading this week’s articles, I understand that this could have been very dangerous for the young ones after they were born, but I also feel like the physical connection they had with their family played a huge role in shaping them into the people they are today. Unfortunately, I believe that the risks heavily outweigh the benefits in these situations. When I have a family of my own, I will be sure to have a separate sleeping area for my baby no matter what: even if we have to share a singular bedroom. "Each year, about 3,600 U.S. children under the age of 1 year die suddenly and unexpectedly. Such deaths are especially common in babies between 1 and 4 months of age, perhaps because younger infants are less capable of repositioning themselves and crying out for help" (Gunderman, 2018). Co- sleeping with infants can put them at risk of suffocation or even being crushed if an adult were to roll over in their sleep. My anxiety would not allow me to fall asleep at night if I knew there was a chance I would hurt my child without realizing it in my sleep. We will practice our ABCs in my future home: alone, back, and crib. Doucleff, M. (2018, May 21). Is sleeping with your baby as dangerous as doctors say? . NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/05/21/601289695/is-sleeping-with-your-baby- as-dangerous-as-doctors-say

Gunderman, R. (2018, November 20). Preventing infant deaths: The abcs of safe baby sleep . The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/preventing-infant-deaths-the-abcs-of-safe-baby- sleep-105723 Liu, Stephanie. “Why Sleep Training Will Not Hurt Your Child.” The Conversation , The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2019, https://theconversation.com/why-sleep-training-will-not-hurt-your- child-113988

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