co-sleeping

American  

[koh-sleep-ing] / ˌkoʊˈslip ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or practice of a baby or young child sleeping in the same bed with, or in the same room as, a parent.

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Example Sentences

Human-sized pet beds, memory-foam mattresses and co-sleeping attachments all exist to make sure everyone’s on the same level and getting a good night’s sleep.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2025

So now that I’m back, they’re very, very clingy, which I think is so cute, and so we’ve been co-sleeping.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

Of those, it identified 19 babies who died while co-sleeping.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2024

A majority of the deaths involved co-sleeping with at least one parent or caregiver.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2023

In some cases, the co-sleeping decision is clear.

From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2021