How to Create a Comfortable Bedroom for New Parents
Safe-sleep guidance recommends room-sharing without bed-sharing; keep night lights dim and amber for feeds, set up a comfortable feeding chair and protect the parents' sleep with blackout and white noise at low volume.
Key points
- Baby. Firm, flat cot in the parents' room, no soft bedding.
- Parents. Dim amber light, a chair and a protector for the mattress.
- Rest. Share night duties and nap when possible.
Baby
Firm, flat cot in the parents' room, no soft bedding.
Parents
Dim amber light, a chair and a protector for the mattress.
Rest
Share night duties and nap when possible.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use white noise?
At low volume.
Bed-sharing?
Follow paediatric guidance.
Sources
- American Academy of Pediatrics. A parent's guide to safe sleep (HealthyChildren.org). Source
Links go to PubMed searches for the paper title or to the official guideline or regulator page. Standards and regulations are revised, so check the current edition before relying on them. Mattress and pillow research is limited; treat findings as a starting point.
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