New Book: Safe Infant Sleep By Dr. James McKenna
In Safe Infant Sleep (ISBN 978-1-930775-76-3 | $14.95 | coming January 2020), Dr. McKenna breaks down the complicated political and social aspects of sleep safety, exposes common misconceptions, and compares current recommendations to hard science. With the latest information on the abundant scientific benefits of cosleeping, this book informs readers about the dangers of following over-simplified recommendations against the age-old practice, and encourages parents to trust their knowledge and instincts about what is and is not safe for their baby. You can read more about it here.
Popular pediatrician William Sears writes, “Safe Infant Sleep is must-read for every expectant and new parent, and belongs in the required reading library of every babycare advisor.” La Leche League instructor María Berrozpe Martínez calls it “indispensable reading for all parents who want to decide in a conscious and well-informed way where and how their baby should sleep.”
Preorder the book for $9.95 until New Year's Day; regular price is $12.95.
This book offers a range of options and safety tips for your family’s ideal cosleeping arrangement. These include variations of roomsharing and bedsharing, and introduce the concept of “breastsleeping.” This term, coined by Dr. McKenna himself, is based on the inherent biological connection between breastfeeding and infant sleep, and provides readers with everything they need to know about safely sharing a bed with their baby. Complete with resource listings for both parents and professionals, this book teaches you how to confidently choose a safe sleeping arrangement as unique as your family.
