Room-sharing

A baby sleeping in their own separate sleep space in a caregiver’s room.

Red Nose recommends room-sharing for at least the first six months. Follow the full safe-sleep recommendations in the linked guide.

In a sentence

What does “Room-sharing” mean?

A baby sleeping in their own separate sleep space in a caregiver’s room.

The safe sleep recommendations from Red Nose, the NHS, the Lullaby Trust, the AAP and NICHD, explained for every nap and night in the first year.

Sources checked 2026-10-10. Source checks are editorial; this summary has not been independently clinically reviewed.

General information, not medical advice. For concerns about your child, talk with your doctor or child-health nurse.