Managing infant sleep in a small NYC apartment can be challenging, but here are some tools to create a comfortable sleep environment and raise a healthy independent sleeper.

  1. Stick with a mini-crib or bassinet for the first few months.
  2. Room share for the first 6 months as recommended by the AAP.
  3. When room sharing, use a crib divider or curtain for some visual separation.
  4. Use blackout curtains to keep the morning sun from waking your baby.
  5. Use a white noise machine to mask city sounds (*see below for safe usage)
  6. Consider a foldable changing pad instead of a full changing table.
  7. Create a bedtime routine (dim lights, feeding, story, white noise) to establish helpful sleep cues.
  8. Establish a consistent bed time to accompany the routine and make sure you maintain appropriate wake windows during the day.