Ep. 5 - Co-Sleeping Triage: A Reality Check
Surviving Tiny Humans: 10 Minute Triage for Newborns & New ParentsShow Notes
Should you—or should you not—co-sleep with your baby?
Most parents have heard the warnings: don’t do it, it’s dangerous, never even consider it. But real life doesn’t always match the ideal—and avoiding the conversation entirely can actually make things riskier.
In this episode of Surviving Tiny Humans: 10-Minute Triage for Your Baby, Body, and Mind, Dr. Kailey Buller—physician, mom of two, and author of Surviving Tiny Humans—breaks down what really matters when it comes to co-sleeping, without shame or scare tactics. We cover: How common co-sleeping actually is (even when no one admits it)
Why “accidental” sleep on couches or chairs can be higher risk than planned co-sleeping
What safe sleep truly means—and how co-sleeping fits into the bigger picture
Practical harm-reduction steps if co-sleeping is happening
How to make safer choices in imperfect, exhausted, real-world situations
This episode isn’t about telling you what you should do—it’s about helping you make informed decisions and avoid riskier setups when reality hits at 3 a.m.
Key takeaway: Ideal sleep is great when it’s possible. But when it’s not, the safest available option matters more than guilt or shame.
Because safe sleep isn’t one rigid rule—it’s thoughtful triage.
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