In Girona, new advice is challenging long-held concerns about co-sleeping, with experts saying the practice itself does not stop children becoming independent, according to Diari de Girona.
For many families across Catalonia, the issue has carried a strong sense of guilt. Parents who co-sleep have often worried they were creating a habit that would be hard to break, while those who do not have faced crying, frequent awakenings and difficult nights.
The latest view is pushing back against the idea that co-sleeping automatically leads to dependency or poor sleep habits. Instead, experts are treating it as a practice that should not be blamed on its own for wider sleep or development concerns.
This shift may matter for parents looking for clearer guidance and less pressure from conflicting advice. It also reflects a broader debate in family health and child development, where sleep choices are often tied to questions about autonomy and routine.
For readers following family and health coverage across Catalonia, our news tag brings together more local reporting. The original report was published by Diari de Girona.