Study Finds Bed-Sharing Does Not Affect Children's Psychological Development

Research involving nearly 17,000 children shows no link between bed-sharing at nine months and later emotional or behavioral issues.

The University of Essex led the study, tracking children from infancy to age 11.
Data from the UK Millennium Cohort Study was used, involving 16,599 children.
Researchers found no association between bed-sharing and emotional or behavioral problems.
Factors like family background and maternal mental health were considered in the analysis.
The study reassures parents that safe bed-sharing does not harm children's development.