Three in the Bed: The Benefits of Sleeping with Your Children
Deborah Jackson
1992
This thoughtful book explores the cultural, emotional, and biological reasons why families throughout history and around the world have shared sleep. Deborah Jackson draws on anthropological insight, parenting experiences, and scientific evidence to advocate for co-sleeping as a natural, nurturing, and safe choice when done responsibly.
Why It’s Included
This title challenges conventional Western sleep norms and affirms practices many families intuitively adopt. It supports responsive parenting, encourages confidence in following your instincts, and helps parents understand how close nighttime parenting aligns with infant needs.
Who It’s For
Ideal for new or expecting parents, or anyone considering shared sleep arrangements with their children. It’s also a helpful read for those questioning mainstream advice about sleep and looking for validation of more connected, biologically normal approaches.
“This book was validating for families who practiced bed-sharing when first published - including mine! It continues to address the practical aspects of the family bed and normalises shared sleep. The book continues to be useful reading, supported by the growing body of evidence from research into infant sleep”
