Health expert warns parents on TikTok about the dangers of unsafe bed-sharing with babies.

Health visitor Ruth Watts, known as @ruthwattshv on TikTok, discussed safe co-sleeping practices, noting that while nine out of ten parents will bed share, 40% do it unsafely. Watts emphasizes that bed sharing can be beneficial for attachment and brain development but must be done safely, avoiding sofas and ensuring the bed is firm and flat. The NHS advises babies sleep in a cot, but if co-sleeping, it should be safe and not recommended for premature or low birth weight babies.

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