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After months of room-sharing, you may be considering whether your baby is ready to sleep in a separate room. Christopher Klunk, M.D., a board-certified neonatologist at Pediatrix® Neonatology of Texas, cited the American Academy of Pediatrics guidance recommending room-sharing for at least the first six months, which is associated with a lower risk of SIDS. He emphasized that this benefit applies to room-sharing, not bed-sharing, and that the two should not be confused. If room-sharing still works well after six months, it is safe to continue; some families do so into toddlerhood. Safe sleep practices remain important no matter where baby sleeps. Dr. Klunk recommended always placing baby on their back, keeping the crib free of everything except a fitted sheet and maintaining a comfortable room temperature.
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