2007-03-16 03:53:13 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
When you get home, yes, the baby will sleep in a crib or bassinet.
2007-03-16 03:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by punkin_eater26 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My children would not sleep in a crib for about the 1st month of life. I did not however but them in bed with me (I'm a violent sleeper just ask my husband and his broken nose). I would either let them sleep in a bassinet (small crib) or even in their car seat (the carrier type) They were perfectly happy to be snuggled up some place small. Now, the only place I can get my 16 month old to sleep is in a crib or play pen.
2007-03-16 06:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by zaleonia1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can, but you shouldn't. It isn't natural nor healthy for your little one to be away from mommy for the first few months. They have been inside of you, as close as can be, for 10 months. It is cold and lonely and scary to your little one, not to mention dangerous to leave them alone all night. Co-sleeping reduces the risk of SIDS. The reasons for this is because your baby still needs physical "checks" during the night, which only co-sleeping offers. It reminds them to breathe, and not to sleep too deeply. Your baby will match its breath to yours, and keep your little ones brainwaves going. Touching all night promotes independence, and helps your baby thrive. Do some research on it before you decide to put your baby away from you at night.
Some more benefits: Breastfeeding is more likely to work out
You won't ever have to get up in the middle of the night to comfort your crying baby. My baby has NEVER woken up crying, because I am right there beside her.
Promotes physiological regulation ( mentioned that before)
Has long-term benefits such as: higher self-esteem, more positive behavior, and increased life satisfaction, to name a few.
Promotes sensitivity
Reduced bedtime struggles, because bedtime is a POSITIVE experience.
Shows your child you are there all the time... both day AND night!
Co-sleeping is just as safe, or safer than a crib!
So skip the crib! Sleep with your little one! You won't regret it.
2007-03-16 04:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by teagansmummy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes...I put my son in his crib when he was a week old(we came home from hospital when he was 4 days old...had him beside our bed for 3 nights to get used to him) and then put him straight into his own bed. He started sleeping through the night at 2-1/2 weeks, and still sleeps through the night at 2-1/2 yrs old
2007-03-16 04:32:34 · answer #4 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its best to, at least, keep them your room for the first several months. The rates of SIDS are highest from 2-4 months.
The best thing is to have them in your bed. It helps them to regulate thier breathing in the begining and makes night nursing alot easier. Other than that, its just plain nice to have your little one cuddle with you all night! You, of course need to take precautions when co-sleeping... you shouldnt be overweight or on any medications. You also would need to realize that once you commit to co-sleeping, you really need to ride it out until the child is ready for thier own bed 100% of the time. When the parents want the kid out of thier bed before the child is ready is when you see problems. You can do part-time co-sleeping too... whatever you find to work for you.
But baby should AT LEAST be in the same room, preferably the same bed, but at least the same room.
2007-03-16 04:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by Mommy to David 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can if you able to put them down long enough..lol. I was a holder and did not want to put my son down at all. Call me a freak of nature. Though it would be a great start to have them in the crib from the get go. Good luck and Congrats!
2007-03-16 03:58:09 · answer #6 · answered by luvthbaby2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but a newborn is usually very alert for a couple of hours after birth and will be very interested in looking at you for the first time, also it would be a good time to put her to the breast.
After that, they usually conk out for a good few hours to recover from the birth.
2007-03-16 03:58:01 · answer #7 · answered by cigaro19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you do. I didn't and my baby always hated her crib.
Roll a receiving blanket up and put it around her head (shape it like a C and put it from ear to ear, laying on the mattress) in order to let her feel more secure in her bed.
2007-03-16 03:57:43 · answer #8 · answered by Renee B 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes and do it immediately when she is born. She will get used to sleeping on a baby cot thereafter.
Dun buy those cradle that moves up and down automatically to induce sleep. Babies can get used to the swinging motion and refused to sleep when they are put on baby cots later on.
Remember no rocking on your arms for hours to rock the baby to sleep. They will get used to the rocking too.
Good luck!
2007-03-16 04:01:25 · answer #9 · answered by Little cloud 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can. But I doubt you'll want to. Those first few weeks, you you're not gona wanna ever stop looking at her. At least thats how I felt. I put my daughter in a little basket I made for her, and had her beside my bed so I could look down at her. (it was soft with yellow satin). She was in it for about 3 weeks, then I put her in the crip.
2007-03-16 03:58:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋