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.
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.
You should never sleep on the couch or on a waterbed with your baby.
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.
But once she s sleeping when you go to put her down in her crib or bassinet.
So work with mother nature not against her.
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.
Go ahead and comfort your baby to sleep.
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.
Your bed mattress should be firm flat and clean.
While there aren t yet good studies about the lasting effects on the baby it can t be good for a baby to regularly experience the panic of crying for a parent who doesn t come.
This recommendation is based on data around.