Alicia Silverstone's shocking revelation about co-sleeping with her 11-year-old son, Bear, sparked debate across the internet.
According to Insider, the Clueless star appeared on The Ellen Fisher podcast, where she opened up about the unconventional parenting methods she adopted and one of them was "co-sleeping."
“The things I do, I am not inventing. I did not invent any of it. I would love to take credit for it, but unfortunately it is not me; it is just me following nature,” said Silverstone Told.
The actress' confession raised an important question: Can parents share a bed with their ex's children?
Experts observed that "sharing a bed with your child is a personal decision, not a medical one". However, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents should not share a bed with infants, except "if feeding or comforting them".
"For babies, there is some risk of suffocation from sharing a bed," said one US pediatrician.
However, some psychologists suggested that co-sleeping should stop "when the child's body begins to transition into puberty".
Health experts also note that in some cases, "separation anxiety leads to co-sleeping, which is not a cause for concern and can be addressed with a doctor".
"If your child is overly anxious and finds comfort in being near you, it's okay to set up a mattress in the same room," health experts said.