Cosleep

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To sleep in the same bed (with someone), especially of a family member, parent, child, etc. intransitive

    "Both parents should feel comfortable with the decision to cosleep with their baby and be committed to following appropriate safety precautions."

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"Both parents should feel comfortable with the decision to cosleep with their baby and be committed to following appropriate safety precautions."

Etymology

From co- + sleep.

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