Thoughts on Bassinet?

DesertMom2012 · February 2012

I have been trying to decide whether or not I want/need a bassinet/moses basket for the first few months. My concern is whether or not its safe for a newborn to sleep there? I am not planning on using a bumper based on the new AAP recommendations so I am concerned that a bassinet would have the same problems since so many of the models seem to have padding on the side. On the other hand, I've been told this is a must have item from other new moms I've talked to. Has anyone else read anything about this?

kincaid44 · February 2012

We are using a cradle since it's not padded all around like most bassinets are.

Airmans Wife · March 2012

I *might* get a cradle, but not a traditional bassinet because of the padding. However I haven't decided for sure yet. The PnP we are getting does come with a bassinet that the baby could sleep in, or it could sleep in the PnP since we plan on having that in our room anyways.

HappyMama2011 · March 2012

I suggest the Fischer Price Rock n Play. It has the basinett safety ratings and no padding. I used it for DD's naps until she was about 5 months old.

bethCT · March 2012

DD used a bassinet. Yes it was VERY padded and cozy and I would have loved to sleep in there. And since she was not moving at all, not rolling, etc... it was fine. I know people who keep bumpers in cribs until the baby moves/rolls. If they are not moving, they can't suffocate, just put baby in the middle.

meangene · March 2012

We have an arm's reach co-sleeper bassinet that I'll be using again. I actually didn't use it as a co-sleeper last time, just left all four sides up and put it next to the bed.Very handy if you're planning to BF, and I always liked being able to take a peek down at DD whenever I woke up.

It's very safe for the size baby that goes in there. As PP said, a bassinet is usually for a baby who doesn't move much yet.

Kasi80 · March 2012

We are using a cradle that was given to us. If I had to buy one, I think I would stick to a cradle still.

tstaggs2012 · March 2012

I'm using a co-sleeper while he's little to keep him in bed with me, then he's going to the crib. The co-sleeper I bought has breathable mesh on the sides but it is sturdy too. I bought it from amazon.

ipookie8 · March 2012

HappyMama2011:
I suggest the Fischer Price Rock n Play. It has the basinett safety ratings and no padding. I used it for DD's naps until she was about 5 months old.

THIS. I am getting the Fisher Price Snugabunny Rock N Play.

https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Snugabunny-Deluxe-Lightweight-Sleeper/dp/B005IWM73S

WiFeY 4 LiFeY · March 2012

I had one for DS1 and I hated it! I ended up putting his pack N play in our room (it has the attchment for the newborns to be in)

Molissa10 · March 2012

I wasn't planning to get a bassinet, buy my dad has my bassinet from when I was born. He will be fixinging it up and that's what we'll use. We will definitely be replacing all the padding and decorative linens.

amberlynnr7 · March 2012

We're just using a PnP with a bassinet built-in. I wanted a bassinet, but realized it's really not a necessary expense. If I really want one, I'll probably get one with #2.

DesertMom2012 · March 2012

I didn't even think of that option. Thank you!

angelfire02 · March 2012

If you are concerned about a bassinet would you consider just using a pack and play? I know a lot of people use them to have the baby in their room. FWIW, I am planning on breastfeeding our twins (if all goes well) and even then I am putting them in their cribs from day one. Babies are noisy and as a new mom you are going to be listening for every little sound anyway so I don't need that right next to me in our room. Just my opinion, I know it's not an extremely popular one, but we are going to have a video monitor and put them right into their rooms. I would skip the bassinet/moses basket and go with their cribs or a pack and play.

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