A plain-language breakdown of the current guidance — and why the real answer is more complicated than "just don't do it." The Standard Message — and Why It Falls Short If you've had a baby recently, you've heard it. Back to sleep. Firm, flat surface. Nothing in the crib. Baby in your room but never in your bed. End of conversation. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated its safe sleep guidelines in 2022 and their position on bedsharing is unambiguous: they don't rec