Your newborn will need a safe place to sleep. Even if you are planning on having her in your bed at night (also known as co-sleeping), you should get a bed just for her to nap in during the day.

For the first few weeks a bassinette will work well. It is much smaller than a regular crib, making your baby feel more comfortable and secure. Remember: she just spent the last 9 months in your womb, a very small, tight space.

Once your baby starts to roll on her own, pulls herself up or sits up, the bassinette is no longer safe for her. It’s time to move on to a regular crib.

Keep the mattress on the highest setting that’s safe for your baby (i.e. that she can’t get out of, on her own). You will be putting her down and picking her up many times a day. Having the mattress high, and thus closer to you, will make this easier on your back and shoulders and more comfortable.

You can also look for a crib with adjustable sides:
you can then lower the sides when you need to pick your little one up, and raise it when you want them safely tucked in.