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Where Should the New Baby Sleep?

I would like some advice on sleeping arrangements with a newborn. Our first child is due this fall, and I’ve been reading many different opinions about where the baby should sleep. Can anyone share their experiences? We do not plan on putting the baby in the bed with us—that just wouldn’t work for us, and I'd be too worried about rolling over. We are thinking about either a mini co-sleeper or bassinet to use in our room for the first few months, or just putting the baby in it’s own room in a crib from the start. As a side note, I...