Cosleeping is when parent and infant sleep in close proximity (on the same surface or different surfaces) so as to be able to see, hear, and / or touch each other.139, 140 Cosleeping
arrangements can include
bed - sharing or sleeping in the same room in close proximity.140, 141
Bed - sharing refers to a
specific type of cosleeping when the infant is sleeping on the same surface with another person.140 Because the term cosleeping can be misconstrued and does not precisely describe sleep
arrangements, the AAP recommends use of the terms «room - sharing» and «
bed - sharing.»