If you want your baby nearby, keep the crib or bassinet close to your bed. Cradles, which are less popular than bassinets, should rock gently. (Those with a pronounced rocking motion can cause an infant to roll against a side, posing a suffocation hazard.)

Can a baby sleep in a rocking bassinet?

A safe, snug infant sleeper or baby bassinet rocker should never be inclined because letting babies sleep with their head elevated, the American Academy of Pediatrics notes, can lead to accidental suffocation and strangulation.

Can my newborn sleep in a rock and play?

Swings like the Rock n' Play can be dangerous for sleeping babies, especially if the adult is sleeping too. ... Then, they can sleep in these things." But parents should use swings in moderation and follow the swing's instructions. Parents should also move sleeping babies to a flat surface, the AAP recommends.