Publication: India Today
Date: 20.02.2026

Highlights expert insights from Dr Mohan Mahendrakar, Senior Consultant at Motherhood Hospitals, on the safety of co-sleeping with babies. The article explains that while co-sleeping is culturally common in India and supports bonding and breastfeeding, it also carries risks such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, suffocation, and accidental injury if not practised safely. Experts recommend “protected co-sleeping” or safer alternatives like room-sharing to reduce risks. The coverage reinforces Motherhood Hospitals’s focus on promoting safe infant care practices and parental awareness.