But once she s sleeping when you go to put her down in her crib or bassinet.
Can baby sleep on bed.
It s way more dangerous than co sleeping in a bed due to the risk of dropping or smothering the baby.
Go ahead and comfort your baby to sleep.
Sheets and light blankets are usually sufficient to keep you and your baby warm.
The american academy of pediatrics cites the dangers of sids and suffocation and recommends that parents keep their baby out of their bed especially during the first 3 months of life.
But according to the american academy of pediatrics aap this kind of co sleeping on a couch or armchair is a serious newborn sleep mistake.
You should never sleep on the couch or on a waterbed with your baby.
You should avoid overheating for your baby dress them lightly when they sleep with you and do not use huge blankets to cover them.
A sleeping baby belongs in a crib or other approved baby bed since 1992 the american academy of pediatrics has recommended that parents put their babies to sleep on their back to reduce the risk.
The american academy of pediatrics aap recommends keeping soft objects and loose bedding out of the sleeping area for at least the first 12 months.
So work with mother nature not against her.
Your bed mattress should be firm flat and clean.