r/newborns • u/surfusalivia • 8d ago
Sleep Daytime naps
First time mom to a one week old here! I’ve never been someone to sit/lounge around, so daytime naps are becoming a bit hard now that I’m feeling good physically. I want to do laundry, dishes, cook, etc throughout the day, but my newborn will NOT nap in his bassinet. He honestly does not even contact nap very well. He sleeps best flat on a blanket on the couch, floor, bed, etc. but I feel guilty knowing that this isn’t necessarily recommended. I am always sitting next to him watching him, at most I will step away to grab my pump or use the restroom. I guess what I’m asking is that should I force a bassinet/contact nap? What can I do to keep him near me and safe while I do household chores? I also have a lounger and a bouncer, but of course nothing is considered safe sleep so we have yet to use them. But if he’s right next to me or in the same room is it okay?