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You can’t spoil a newborn. They don’t start forming habits till a few months later
Rising Star
My pediatrician said the same!
I would take that extra hour of sleep. You can undo the habit later if needed but they change so much and so fast in the first year that I wouldn’t worry too much.
You do whatever you want to do! Honestly, you’re the boss and nothing is gonna “mess up” anything when it comes to kids.
I slept with my kiddo next to our bed for a year, and when we moved into a 2 bedroom place, she was fine the first night.
When they’re this young, making sure everyone gets sleep is job number 1!!!!
Your baby is too young to be forming any habits so just do what you need to do! My second would only sleep if we co slept. Certainly not a part of the plan and I was worried he’d be in my bed forever. But now he’s almost 2 and sleeps through the night in his crib. Babies as young as yours can’t really keep a schedule or form habits, they’re just tiny beans that need you. Good luck mama!
Sleep mama sleep. A newborn needs your comfort & touch. Swaddling helps them sleep longer too. I swaddled my youngest until she was 1 year. She loved it. Still likes to wrap herself up in blankets tightly.
My 5 year old still crawls into my bed every night. You do whatever works for you!
Rising Star
Your pediatrician is right. He’s so young and probably doesn’t have many habits at 4 weeks anyway, so you won’t create a bad habit doing it right now! My little guy was the exact same way and wanted to be held *all* the time when he slept. Do what works for you and the baby.
I tried TakingCaraBabies methods, and while it helped me immensely, every baby is different. Some are great at routines and sleeping from an early age, others not so much. You’re in survival mode at 4 weeks anyway, so holding him for naps is totally fine if it means you both sleep.
Second TakingCara. That Ollie swaddle is MAGIC when they’re tiny!!
Rising Star
Read the Weisbluth sleep book. Teaching your child to self soothe and sleep well is one of the great ways gifts you can give them. They reap the rewards for a lifetime.
And, no, you can’t start until 3-4 months, so just hold the baby now while you can with no guilt.