Many pediatricians recommend that a parent shouldn't let a newborn sleep too long without feeding . In practical terms, that means offering a feeding to your baby every three to four hours or so, and possibly more often for smaller or premature babies. For the first weeks of life, most parents place their child's crib or bassinet in their own bedroom. A separate room seems just too far away at this early point. Pediatricians absolutely recommend against bringing your infant to sleep in the bed with you for safety reasons.
Some parents favor different locations for daytime and nighttime sleeping.
Always keep sleep safety in mind. Avoid objects with cords or ties and objects with any kind of sharp edge or corner. Make sure the crib you are using is up to today's safety standards. It is now also recommended that even premature infants sleep on their backs only, not on their sides. It is thought that some babies sleeping on their stomachs may have a greater tendency toward sleep obstruction and rebreathing their own carbon dioxide because they are less likely to arouse themsleves to change head positions.