Human Development Case Study Exercise

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Case Study

parents kissing their newborn

Margo and her husband Eduardo have just welcomed Juan, their first baby. Both parents come from a culture where the practice of co-sleeping is preferred for a nursing baby. The parents have recently seen two news items about where babies should sleep.

Review the information at these Web sites: www.askdrsears.com , Opens in new window (search for Dr. Sears Addresses Recent Co-Sleeping Concerns) and www.kidshealth.org , Opens in new window (click the “For Parents” button and search co-sleeping).

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