Is a bassinet needed?

[StarIsAMommy2B]

Hey mommas. I did a search in May 15 and didn't see this posted, but if I missed it sorry for the dupe.

Anyway, FTM and we will have a crib in the nursery but one of my girlfriends asked me if I was getting a bassinet for our bedroom. I said "ya know what, idk lol", haven't even thought about it cause we don't know what the heck were doing since this is our first. We have a big bed and got a little sleeper in it so we don't roll on top of him and squish him when he is sleeping in bed w us.

What's your take on this moms? Think we need the crib in nursery, bed sleeper and a bassinet in our room or is that over doing it? Any advice appreciated. Thx ladies, ♡ ya!

[j3nnyb3nny]

I have a co sleeper to attach to the side of our bed and didn't see the point of a bassinet too.
I wanted to have him near me without being able to squish him and also our co sleeper is much bigger than a bassinet anyway so it will last a bit longer (well that's what I imagine DH is 6ft5 so I'm not expecting Bubba to be a shorty and his legs are already measuring way above average!)
If you've already figured out your sleeping arrangement then I wouldn't worry about it.

[StarIsAMommy2B]

Ok cool I'm thinking the same thing. It might be too much if we have both in the room. Ur the best LB ever! Hehe

[michieu129]

I think that you will be fine then without a bassinet. If you decide to continue room sharing after baby outgrows the cosleeper basket then you can always use a pack and play next to the bed.
I had a sidecar sleeper with my son and we used it until he outgrew it at almost 6 months. We'll do the same for this baby.

[ker9171]

I heard from many it's not needed! I have a few options I plan to use... RNP, pack and play, and the uppababy vista stroller has a bassinet attachment you can put In a stand in the house. So I'm not getting a seperate bassinet.

[scattered]

For my first two I used the bassinet on the PNP and pushed it up against my bed. Both babies needed the wallaby machine (lights for jaundice) so it was nice for that. I'm planning to use it again with this baby, but I also ordered a RNP.

[madams728]

I don't really like bassinets. I used a pnp with DD right next to my bed until she was 5 months, then moved her to her room. You can only use a bassinet for a short time, and I didn't t want to have to transition her from several different beds before moving her to her room.

I'm not a fan of the little bed nests, either, but that's just because we don't like the baby in our bed all night. And I also won't use a rnp for overnights because of the incline.

[staccajaye]

Feb 13, 2015 5:24:44 GMT -5 @nevertoomanyshoes said:

You could always get a pack n play as back up, you could use it if you're out at someone's place either for extended visit or sleepover? We just got one instead of a bassinet because we thought we can use it longer than a bassinet

We are doing the exact same thing, pack and play for the win. Perfect for sleep overs and its light and movable

[stargazerlily]

We're using a PNP with a bassinet feature for probably the first 6 months. I figure it'll be easier for me for night nursing and I'll just feel better having her close by.

[honeylemon]

I think a bassinet usually isn't needed. I have a pack n play with a bassinet that I used some for my first but I've mostly co sleep for the first six months with both of my kids.

I am planning on getting a RNP for this baby.

[tomatopie]

I asked a similar question on TB back in the day. We ended up getting a pack n play with an infant napper/sleeper attached. My grandma may or may not have bought me a bassinet, she keeps telling me about it over the phone but she's not describing it very well and I can't figure out for sure what she is talking about. I'll find out on Easter when I see her.

[tabH]

Depends on how your house is situated I think. I am going to keep the pack and play in the basement and use a co-sleeper in my room on the second floor. You probably won't need both in your room but you might want the pack and play for somewhere else in the house.

[jennadesigns]

Sounds like a bassinet would be overkill in your situation. My son slept in his crib in the nursery from day 1. It was just down the hall from our room. My daughter slept in her crib in the same room as me for the first 18 months. This one will be sleeping in her crib in our room again. I just liked that arrangement better - having her in the room with me, especially nice for night feedings.

[mpiemont]

I think the consensus will be that no, a bassinet is not needed. I'm in the minority though. We were given a bassinet as a gift from my parents and both of my babies slept in it for the first 2-3 months. They started out in it right next to my bedside, then eventually in their own rooms int it, then to the crib. Had we not been given it, I am not sure what we would have put the baby in initially. A pack n play is a good alternative because it can be used for a long time, both as a place for newborn to sleep, infant/baby to play, corral for a toddler (I put my 2 year old in there so I can get dressed in the morning etc). As for the sleeper thing in the bed, I have never used one so I can't really say whether that would replace a bassinet/PNP.

Edit- clarification- I don't think a bassinet is NEEDED, I'm in the minority because I actually used one.

[veganontuesdays]

We also received a bassinet as a gift and plan on using it for the first few months. It's on wheels and we live in an apartment so I can use it throughout the day as well. Just wheel him all over the house with me.

[lgsdesigner]

I never wasted money on a bassinet, and instead, went for a pack n play. I place it in our bedroom and put the newborn in the newborn sleeper (in the pack n play) for the first 4-6 weeks, and then move the baby to it's own nursery. I then use the pack n play for it's naps if I am napping in my bed throughout the day, and then use it later when they are older to play in. It's just more practical, IMO.

[pintobean]

I don't think they are necessary either. I do have a craddle that my boys grandfather made 22 yrs ago for my first. It looks like a miniature bed but it's on wheels. I put my boys in it and wheeled them around the house. I'm using it again. I think it depends on your house, but I'm not planning on co sleeping because were on the same floor and like many have said you can use the PNP for the same thing.

[robotpcr]

Another vote for PNP. That's my plan at least. I'll let you know how it goes

[racecarmom]

We also put baby in a crib in nursery from day one, granted the room is right across from ours. I never used a bassinet or did co sleeping

[Deleted]

I've been debating this as well. Especially since I have a large dog and I feel he could easily poke his big wet nose into the bassinet if we didn't keep him out of our room at night, I would feel safer with a crib. petrichor I was thinking of having the crib in our room the first few months even though the nursery is literally right next to our room, good to know this might not be necessary.

[lexisophie55]

I think it depends on the baby - which obviously we don't know a whole lot about right now.

With DS he slept in a rock and play next to our bed for awhile. He would fuss and just needed his nuk, so I was able to reach out and put that back in. We FINALLY figured out it was a milk protein intolerance (the incline was the only way he would sleep) and once I quit dairy, he was in his crib (with pillows under one end) and slept pretty good.

We did have a pack n play set up on the main floor (not the bedrooms floor) for diaper changing and some safe play.

We have since moved and I have no idea what we will do.

[Deleted]

I think it really just depends on personal preference. DD only used her bassinet maybe five times. The rest of the time, she slept on my chest or swing.
We are going to try the bassinet again this time, but I wouldn't say that it's a necessity. Do what works best for you and baby.

[shmee]

We plan to use the RNP and or the PNP, depending on what this baby likes. DD had to be rocked constantly, so the RNP was a lifesaver. Hopefully this one will do just fine in the PNP, because my arm does not want to go through that again.

[RustyGirl3]

We use a bassinet in our room for the first few months and then transition to the crib in the nursery.

It's just what has worked for us. 

Sounds like you have a good plan in place for you though!

[kj808]

Since you already have a sleeper for the bed, you don't need a bassinet. I think it would be either one or the other. We have the little lounger for baby to sleep in in our bedroom and that will last him until we move him to the crib in his room.

[StarIsAMommy2B]

Im glad I asked, you ladies gave great advice as usual. I think the verdict is in and I will pass on the bassinet. From what it sounds like, it will be too much. Especially since the nursery is right across the hall from our bedroom. Thanks again mommas, your AWESOME!