Research in adults indicates that high IS is linked to
greater emotional arousal [38, 39], less alexithymia [40], and, interestingly, also better downregulation of negative affect via cognitive reappraisal [41].
On one side, we have those who believe bedsharing allows for
greater infant
arousals, increases mom's awareness of her baby, helps babies by providing them with close comfort during the night, allows for easier breastfeeding, allows everyone in the family to sleep better, has long - term social and
emotional benefits for baby, and can be done safely for baby.