Bassinet Basics, Big Peace Of Mind

About this episode

This episode provides a practical guide to using a bassinet for newborn sleep, emphasizing safety and convenience.

Send us Fan Mail Sleepless nights start long before the baby arrives—the moment you ask, where will they actually sleep? We tackle that anxiety head-on with a practical, judgment-free guide to why a bassinet delivers the safest, calmest, and most convenient start to newborn sleep. We break down the AAP’s gold standard—room sharing without bed sharing—and explain how a bassinet makes that guidance realistic in real homes. You’ll hear how breathable mesh sides, a firm snug-fitting mattress, an...

People in this episode

Host: Michael Nwaneri, MD

Topics covered

• bassinet
• newborn sleep
• room sharing
• parenting
• safety

Keywords

• bassinet
• newborn sleep
• room sharing
• safety
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AAP

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