Is it okay for my newborn to sleep in a crib?

Crib in parent room: The crib is okay for the newborn to sleep. Recent recommendations encourage the newborn to sleep in the parent's room for the first six months. If your room does not allow a full size crib consider an approved safe portable crib for your room. Do not use soft crib guards as suffocation has been reported. Visit the consumer product safety commission web site for details.

Crib is ok: A crib is fine. It must meet safety standards so be careful of used cribs avoiding any built in the 1970's or earlier. Those have crib spindles/slats that are too widely spaced and may have lead paint. Also check for any mfg recalls. No bumpers, pillows, toys should be in the crib. A blanket snuggly swaddled around baby is fine but no other blankets. Check at www.Aap.Org for all crib safety tips.