James McKenna

James McKenna is a researcher who studies sleep and how humans and animals sleep safely together. He is known for exploring co-sleeping—when parents share a bed with their babies—to understand the risks and benefits. His work emphasizes that, with proper precautions, bed-sharing can be safe and comforting for infants and caregivers. McKenna’s research helps inform guidelines that promote safe sleep environments, aiming to reduce sleep-related injuries and deaths while supporting healthy bonding and sleep habits.