Tips on letting LO sleep longer in an empty crib

I let my baby sleep in an empty crib while being swaddled but he doesn’t sleep for long stretches. So I have to pick him up again and again during the night when he fusses. My mil says I should put some bumpers and small cushions so that baby feels secure and can sleep better. But I’m afraid putting stuff in the crib might cause SIDS. Anyone can share some tips, please? Thank you!#firstbaby #1stimemom #bedtime My baby is currently 7 weeks old. UPDATE: My friend alerted me that the empty crib might not be the issue. It might actually be a sleep habit and sleep association issue!

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Hello! I think it’s really normal that babies at 7 weeks old don’t sleep for long stretches. It can be due to hunger or they just feel foreign to the surrounding (they are still use to the environment in the womb). I wouldn’t use pillows and bumpers at this age due to SIDS. Maybe just a soft toy at the corner of the bed. Maybe You can just use your voice to reassure baby that you are there with him and pat him.

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