Amit Patel Amit Patel Asked 7 months ago

How long should an infant sleep in parents room?

We just had our first baby, and everyone has different advice. My wife and I are wondering how long is it recommended for an infant to sleep in the parents' room before moving them to their own crib.

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Sneha Joshi Sneha Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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I'm always worried about my baby sleeping alone. They say keeping the infant in the parents' room for 6-12 months is safest, but then how do they learn to sleep independently? Does anyone else find this confusing?

Ankit Sharma Ankit Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I always advise my patients to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations. For infants, sleeping in the parents' room (but in their own separate safe sleep space like a bassinet) for at least the first six months, and ideally up to one year, is crucial for reducing SIDS risk. Ask your doctor for specific guidance based on your situation.

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Manisha Patil Manisha Patil Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, it's best to keep the infant in your room for at least 6 months, even up to a year, ho na? It's much safer and easier for night feeds. We kept our little one in a crib next to our bed for a year, it was very comforting.

Priya Reddy Priya Reddy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

According to my pediatrician and what I've researched, it's recommended to have an infant sleep in the same room as the parents for at least the first 6 months, and ideally for the first year. This significantly reduces the risk of SIDS. They should be in their own crib or bassinet, not in your bed.

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Shruti Gupta Shruti Gupta Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

I'm expecting my first baby soon. So it's generally a good idea to keep them in our room for quite a long time, then? Like, does it make them too dependent later if we keep them for a full year?

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