Apparently it's super comfortable because he prefers
his bassinet over his crib.
Besides the picture perfect idea, there are some other real reasons why you might want to select
a bassinet over a crib.
Not exact matches
From the
bassinet, you will transfer baby
over to his cot or
crib to sleep in at night.
Lots of parents do the same thing, and experts don't advocate
cribs over bassinets or vice-versa.
But before all that, why should you choose a
crib over a
bassinet or even the baby's own bed
over your own?
Unlike a mini
crib, a standard feature of most
bassinets is a hood or cover that can be pulled
over while baby is sleeping.
Another benefit of
bassinets is that they are lower than
cribs, meaning your baby will be at arm's reach making them an ideal solution for mothers who struggle to lean
over e.g. those recovering from a C - section.
The other issue with rolling
over is that it is usually time to move your baby out of her
bassinet and into a
crib.
We don't have cats so I can't talk much about them but I have heard of people using mesh tops
over cribs /
bassinets or spraying the cat to change unacceptable behavior.
If you have pets or other young children in the house — for instance, a dog who might knock
over a
bassinet, a cat who might climb in, or a toddler who might try to lift your baby from a
bassinet — stick with a
crib.
If you have pets or other young children in the house — for instance, a dog that might knock
over a
bassinet, a cat that may climb in, or a toddler who could try to lift your baby from the
bassinet — use caution or stick with a
crib instead.
Since the
bassinet will only last for a few months, you'll still need to buy a
crib later, but that does allow you to spread out the cost of nursery furniture
over time, instead of buying it all before your baby arrives.
When her
bassinet days are
over, a conversion kit (additional $ 99) turns it into the Lotus Everywhere
Crib.
Or you can roomshare, and have your baby in a
crib right next to you, in a
bassinet that you can reach
over and touch, or in a co-sleeper that can attach to your bed..
Over my shoulder for spit - up, on the changing pad to protect the pad, on the diaper changing station in public restrooms, protection when changing on the couch or the car seat, baby towel, swaddle, breast feeding modesty drape, on the
bassinet and
crib to keep the sheet from getting so wet so often, crying towel for myself, and so many other uses.
Babies give their parents cues when they're ready to switch
over from
bassinet sleeping to
crib sleeping.
You might also choose to use a sidecar
crib attachment or place a
bassinet so that it hangs
over your side of the bed.