Is it ok to let a newborn sleep in a swing rather than bassinet?

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Fall asleep for a little nap here and there? Yes! Sleep in all night? No!

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I've never heard any risks assosciated, however it will become a very hard habit to break if it becomes a regular thing.

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Sleeping in swings and car seats outside of a car can tilt the head too far forward and baby can suffocate. That said everyone does it. Make sure you don't hear any whistling as baby sleeps.

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I actually had to do this with my daughter bc of her reflux, but as soon as she could start rolling and pulljng her head up i had to stop! But it actually caused problems with her muscle tone :(

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Mine are sleeping in rock n plays for a while!!

Is it ok to let a newborn sleep in a swing rather than bassinet?

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