The doctor named the age for sleep separate from the parents

The issues of organizing children's sleep, including the age at which a child can sleep separately, continue to be discussed among parents. This was announced on November 28 by the pediatrician of the children's clinic "SM-Clinic" Tanzilya Gedieva. "Газете.Ru ".

"In particular, in infancy, being with your mother at night is convenient for breastfeeding. The close contact of the baby with the mother stimulates lactation, strengthens the emotional bond," the doctor explained.

According to Gedieva, children who sleep with their parents are less likely to suffer from nightmares and enuresis. It is also observed that such children in the future demonstrate a more stable emotional background and high self-esteem.

However, the pediatrician noted the potential risks of sleeping together. Improper organization of the sleeping place, smoking and infectious diseases of the parents can threaten the child's health.

"Most of the benefits of co—sleeping exhaust themselves by the age of 6-8, although for children with emotional disabilities this option can be useful at school age," the specialist added.

Gedieva stressed that there is no universal solution.

"Every child is unique and requires an individual approach. It is important not to blindly follow the general recommendations, but to consult a pediatrician in order to make a decision that is favorable for the child," the doctor concluded.

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Earlier, on November 27, the ENT doctor of the Fomin Clinic network, Lusine Simonyan, said that it is enough for a child to wash his nose with saline solutions with a runny nose, all other drugs should be used only after consultation with a pediatrician. She noted that saline solutions are the safest and most versatile category of nasal care products.

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