Ok to let 8 week old sleep alone?

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So far my baby has slept within a foot of me in his halo bassinet. Recently I have been putting him for naps in his crib alone in his room, to start acclimating him to it. 
What I didn’t expect was how much more he likes his crib. Last night I put him down around 10 with company over, went to bed at 11 thinking he’d be up in an hour, and woke up at 4 with him still sleeping. 
But, he’s only 8 weeks old. I know they say the risk of SIDS is reduced by room-sharing. Plus I feel nervous being so far from him! On the other hand...the crib looks much more comfy, he almost always wakes up after a night feed since my bedroom floor is creaky and door is loud, and I think I’m less likely to jump at some normal grunts.
What should I do? Can I trust the baby monitor? What about the risk of SIDS?

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The risk of SIDS is still extremely low and as long as you follow safe sleeping in the crib, I wouldn't worry too much. Get a video monitor if it helps put you at ease. I plan on moving my daughter at 4m after we get through that sleep regression since she'll be sharing with my toddler. You need to have your own time and space, too!

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My baby has been sleeping in his crib since 5 weeks. He loves it and so do I.

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My baby has been sleeping in his crib since 3 1/2 weeks and loves it

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The overall risk if sids is .22/1000.  Higher in preemies, if you smoked/smoke, etc.  i would not think twice about that if baby is sleeping better there.  And i’m jealous.

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This is one of those balance of risks things, where only you can decide. Some will have strong feelings and opinions on both sides, but you have to do what feels right for you and your family.
Personally, for us, we both feel strongly about having the baby sleep in the same room we're in, both night and day, until at least 6 months as per the guidelines. I also don't let him go more than one 5 hour stretch without food in 24 hours as per guidelines.
My parents lost their first baby to SIDs, so maybe its a little more in the forefront of my mind, that it happened to someone I know and not just a legend you read about...
But honest hun, you do you. If baby sleeps better and you're all getting better rest being in separate rooms, the power of that is not to be underestimated. I would never tell another parent what to do, there are no right or wrongs xx

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If he likes the crib I'd totally let him start sleeping there now especially if he sleeps through the night. I transitioned my babe at 10 weeks and she stopped sleeping through the night 😞 for me the transition sucked... I know it's hard that babe is farther away but I keep the video monitor next to me with the volume up so I can see her if I want.

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My LO has been sleeping alone in her nursery in her crib since 3 weeks 🙈 she loves it, I love that I don’t have to tiptoe around the bedroom after she’s gone to bed, and I have the monitor to keep an eye on her. I second what everyone has said - reducing the risk of sids is really about safe sleep practices. I don’t think them being in the nursery increases the risk at all. You gotta do whatever works best for your situation!!

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Don’t worry. Do what works best for you guys!

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Both my kids have slept in their crib in their room from day one

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So jealous.

Ok to let 8 week old sleep alone?

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