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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co-sleeping

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

She added the ICB would work with other agencies to "raise awareness of the risks of co-sleeping and encourage safer sleeping practices for babies".

From BBC ● May 18, 2023

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

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2023

If you have an older, even-tempered dog, the conversation becomes about the pros and cons of co-sleeping with your pet.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 18, 2021