co-sleeping
noun
co-sleep·ing
(ˌ)kō-ˈslē-piŋ 
: the practice of sleeping in the same bed or close by in the same room with one's child
Parents should be aware of potential co-sleeping risks, including accidental smothering and children falling off the bed.—
Nicky Cohen
Nicky CohenBesides making a baby feel safe, co-sleeping extends the quality time that parents can spend with her.—Martin E. P. Seligman
compare bed-sharing
Martin E. P. Seligman
co-sleep
intransitive verb
… a mom of two in Atlanta. She loved breastfeeding, she returned to her career in marketing after maternity leave, and she co-slept with her babies for years.
—Parenting
Parenting
Examples of co-sleeping in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Next, our research team compared the sleep habits of people who did and didn’t co-sleep with pets.
—Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Some couples have asymmetrical bedtimes, something Teran said still affords access to co-sleeping benefits.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 16 Mar. 2024
Investigators determined that the infant’s mom had been co-sleeping with the infant and suffocated her child in the middle of the night.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2024
The baby's death came about two years after the death of Lykins' 2-month-old son during co-sleeping, according to court records accessed by McClatchy News.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
Up until my baby was 6 months old, my husband and I would sleep beside her (with her in the bassinet) or co-sleep.
—Tiffany Leigh, Parents, 4 Feb. 2024
Experts say co-sleeping with your pet can have some downsides, including allergies, the risk of getting parasites, and potential sleep disruptions.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 3 Feb. 2024
Americans who have visited the Scandinavian region (Sweden, Norway, and Denmark) are bringing back unique hacks to get the benefits of co-sleeping without the tug-of-war.
—Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
In some incidents, additional causes of death are listed, such as prematurity, a respiratory illness or co-sleeping with an adult.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2023
Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Some couples have asymmetrical bedtimes, something Teran said still affords access to co-sleeping benefits.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 16 Mar. 2024
Investigators determined that the infant’s mom had been co-sleeping with the infant and suffocated her child in the middle of the night.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2024
The baby's death came about two years after the death of Lykins' 2-month-old son during co-sleeping, according to court records accessed by McClatchy News.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
Up until my baby was 6 months old, my husband and I would sleep beside her (with her in the bassinet) or co-sleep.
—Tiffany Leigh, Parents, 4 Feb. 2024
Experts say co-sleeping with your pet can have some downsides, including allergies, the risk of getting parasites, and potential sleep disruptions.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 3 Feb. 2024
Americans who have visited the Scandinavian region (Sweden, Norway, and Denmark) are bringing back unique hacks to get the benefits of co-sleeping without the tug-of-war.
—Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
In some incidents, additional causes of death are listed, such as prematurity, a respiratory illness or co-sleeping with an adult.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2023
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'co-sleeping.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1966, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near co-sleeping
Cite this Entry
“Co-sleeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/co-sleeping. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share