Hi everyone,
I am a new parent and wondering about the recommended duration for newborns to sleep in a bassinet. Our little one is currently sleeping in a bassinet next to our bed, but I am not sure if there is a specific guideline on how long they should stay in it before transitioning to a crib. Any advice or experiences would be really helpful.
As a parent who has been through this, I advocate keeping your child in a bassinet next to your bed for the first six months. This setup allowed me to closely watch my kid throughout the night and respond quickly to their needs, which helped both of us sleep better. After this period, or when your baby outgrows the bassinet or shows signs of readiness, you can move them to a crib in their own room.
My 7 ½-month-old just tried sleeping alone in his room for the first time and is doing great. I, however, crawled in at 1am to sleep on the floor because I was too anxious 
. It’s really up to you. I will say, it was nice being in my room and not having to tiptoe around while spending time with my husband.
Hello Bright, Most babies will outgrow their bassinets between 3 and 6 months old due to safety, comfort, and weight limits. Once babies can roll over, sit up, or exceed the bassinet’s weight limit (typically 20-25 pounds), it’s safer to transition them to a crib for more space and stability.
Six and a half months here & baby is still in our room, but she’s growing out of the bassinet and the crib is too large for our room. I’m also noticing that she wakes easily to the sound of us getting up(I pee a billion times a night) and even her tiniest sniffles have me on high alert, causing me to get less sleep. I’m starting to think it may be best for us to make the transition in the coming weeks.
We followed AAP guidelines, keeping our newborn in a bassinet next to our bed for about 6 months before transitioning to a crib. The recommendation is to have infants sleep in the same room as parents but on a separate sleep surface for the first 6 to 12 months to reduce the risk of SIDS. Transitioning depends on your baby’s growth and readiness for a larger sleep space while maintaining safe sleep practices.