My son is 16 days old and he doesn't typically get the "newborn " hours of sleep. But the best sleep he gets is when he is in his boppy seat. Yes, we watch him when he is in there! I tried the bassinet a few times for naps and nights and he is so restless he barely sleeps an hour. I know we can do the boppy forever. I just wish the transition was easier for him and us.