The key is to proactively create a safe sleep environment so that when you do start to doze off, you will already have an appropriate place to put your baby. With any bassinet, co-sleeper, or family bed setup, ensure your baby will be on a firm mattress without pillows, blankets, or soft objects nearby. Place your baby on their back, dressed in light clothing — without a swaddle if they will be next to you. Sharing the same sleep surface is unsafe if you or your partner smoke or drink.