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What's your recommendation for a bassinet?

bobbydsgirlbobbydsgirl member
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Hello -

I am looking for some input from moms who have already tried out their bassinets. I can't decide on one and am spending way too much time scanning the internet for products and product reviews.

It seems to me that all bassinets that are less than $140 (about as much as I want to spend) are pretty badly reviewed by parents (flimsy, uncomfortable, poorly made, etc.)

I did get a Graco playyard but don't want to use it as a bassinet because I want something a little cozier and I don't like how the mattress doesn't lie flat (because of the spaces between the segments that allow you to fold it up). Also, when I put a 10 pound weight on it, it sags down in the middle. Not good enough support for the LO in my opinion.

So - help! What is your recommendation for a quality bassinet that your LO sleeps well in, is (hopefully) under $150, and that comes with a quality, firm mattress pad and fitted sheet? A mobile would be great too, but I could buy that separately.

Thanks!

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Re: What's your recommendation for a bassinet?

  • iteachkiteachk member

    We borrowed this Nature's Purest bassinet from a friend & it worked great for us.

    https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2908731

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  • Temp149801812508276Temp149801812508276 member

    We actually used an old family one. It was very basic and not cushy, but DD didn't mind. I don't really get how people can say a bassinet is uncomfortable - did they try it out themselves???

    Anyway, we live in small house and ended up moving DD to her crib after a couple weeks. So, I'm glad we didn't spend a big chunk on the bassinet.  

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  • JARbabyJARbaby member

    We used the PNP and put the snuggle nest in it sideways with the hood over. It was plenty cozy.

    Both kids were outgrown of the bassinet in 6 weeks and C was tiny.

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  • Lulu0802Lulu0802 member
    We used the Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper.  And thank god we got that one because I ended up with a c-section so it was soooo nice to be able to hook it up to the bed so I didn't have to get up to get DD.  Even when we had it as a free-standing basinnet, I still liked it a lot.  Very sturdy and versatile.
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  • kada626kada626 member

    we love our arm's reach mini cosleeper. It's the perfect size & the baby can be in it up until he/she starts sitting. After that, I use it for storing clothes, shoes, & toys(it fits perfect in a standard closet).

    It comes in a few different colors & has accessories to add. With our last dd we also attached it to our bed. One side can come down so its easy to get to the baby...or even keep a hand on the baby to smoothe.

    https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2401894

    Edit: I also wanted to add that it has two wheels to so its easy to move. Sometimes I would wheel it out into the living room if she was getting up a lot so DH could sleep.

     

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  • alisingalising

    imageLulu0802:
    We used the Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper.  And thank god we got that one because I ended up with a c-section so it was soooo nice to be able to hook it up to the bed so I didn't have to get up to get DD.  Even when we had it as a free-standing basinnet, I still liked it a lot.  Very sturdy and versatile.

     

    We also have the Arms Reach Co-Sleeper.  We love it!

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  • RidgebackmomRidgebackmom member
    We also used the Mini Co-sleeper. SHe slept in it every night until 2 months old. Downstairs she slept in her PNP, the top part swaddled, then around 2.5 months she went into the middle part. It works out well!
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