Bassinet?

aligail · March 2015

Curious what folks are planning to use for a bassinet/ night time sleep option when baby first arrives. I was thinking of getting a pack n play with a built in bassinet but there are so many different options it's kind of overwhelming. My first always wanted to sleep in a reclining position rather than flat on his back, so I'm thinking it would be nice to have something with an option for sleeping more upright or flat depending on babies preference...

kyrenora · March 2015

We got the Evenflo BabySuite Deluxe (pretty much a pack n play with a built-in bassinet and changing table). It had great reviews and was only $77 on Amazon.

mom3babies · March 2015

His crib or rock n play

mrspark812 · March 2015

My mom purchased a pottery barn bassinet when I was pregnant with DD second hand so we will be using that again. But since this LO is a cleftie he might need to sleep more at an angle so we will get a rock n play (clefties are known for having bad reflux)

mrsrep123 · March 2015

FTM myself... Can't decide on pack n play or bassinet

haayitstayy · March 2015

Do they have to sleep in a bassinet ? Can you just put them in the crib ? FTM sorry if that's a stupid question.

pandd10513 · March 2015

We went back and forth and finally decided on the pack and play with bassinet. It's more functional. If you do go with a bassinet get one that changes into something else when the baby gets too big to sleep in it. Babies r us has one that changes into a nice toy box.

agoodfriend4176 · March 2015

Im just using the crib but I am ising the breathable crib wrap to cut the crib in half.

NittanyPA · March 2015

haayitstayy said:
Do they have to sleep in a bassinet ? Can you just put them in the crib ? FTM sorry if that's a stupid question.

No, they don't have to sleep in a bassinet. It all depends on how you want them to sleep. I prefer to have the first few months in my bedroom with me and DH so we are going to purchase a pack'n'play that has a bassinet in it and he will sleep there for awhile. Then when we're ready, we'll transition to the crib.

stormyyautumn · March 2015

We will be using a bassinet for the first little while until she gets a bit bigger and then we will eventually transition her to her crib. I suggest not doing any co-sleeping if you want him/her to sleep in their own crib.

Julz81 · March 2015

We bought a rock and play sleeper but then a friend gave me a basinet. So I guess we will use the basinet at night and the rock and play during the day.

ThisMakes5 · March 2015

Ladies please please please do a little research on the rock and play.... IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR SLEEP!!! THE NAME IS VERY DECEIVING!!!

Just google ....rock and play for sleep ...
There are tons of articles written by pediatricians as well as safety advisors on this subject.

https://kckidsdoc.com/dear-fisher-price.html

ekbeals · March 2015

I will be using the bassinet that my parents used for both my sister and me. We'll use that and then transition baby into the crib.

amfasse · March 2015

We're planning to get a bassinet. We'll have a pack n play but our room is small and a bassinet takes up less space. My son slept in a pack n play until he was about 6 months old and then moved to a crib. He was a pretty easy going kid as far as sleeping went. Hopefully baby girl will be a good sleeper too!

daniellelea1985 · March 2015

Arms co reach mini

twindlej · March 2015

My son had reflux so slept best in his rock n play next to my bed. For these two babies I plan on breast feeding so I am getting a full size arms reach co-sleeper. After my son grew out of the rock n play I used a pack n play for him. I had a regular bassinet but only used it the first 2 nights. Was a waste of money!