using bassinet or cradle

was wondering how many of you used a bassinet or cradle in the beginning? DH thinks its a waste of money and we should just set up the crib in our room. I dont agree but when he asked me why we needed a bassinet I couldnt really give him an answer I know the baby should be right in our room in the early weeks but was just wondering what worked well for the rest of you. TIA

Message edited 2/26/2006 11:29:05 PM.

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I was going to start the baby in the crib in the nursery.

My mom is pushing to buy me a bassinet/cradle, but I feel it's a waste.

I asked a lot of women at work what they did and so far my answers have been 50/50 (bassinet in the room/crib from the beginning.)

I'm curious to see what the others plan on doing.

Message edited 2/27/2006 7:06:27 AM.

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We borrowed one from our friends. I agree it's a waste of money but having the baby right on the side of your bed in the middle of the night was very convenient and comforting.

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Can I suggest that you try a mini co-sleeper by Arms Reach. I debated about bassinet or cradle or moses basket, but had read some great things on the boards here about the co-sleeper and thought I would give it a try...and it was worth it.

We have had no sleep problems at night since the day we came home from the hospital. Its small and packs up easily to take away with you, or to take somewhere else in the house.

http://www.armsreach.com/product_compare.asp

In my house, the baby sleeps in the pram downstairs in the daytime and the mini co-sleeper at night. I think having the clear cut distinction between night and day sleeping from day one is very good for baby.

I would like to have the baby in the room with me for around 6 months (if he stops snoring that is) and the mini co-sleeper will probably last about that long, and a bassinet/cradle/moses basket will probably only last until baby is 12/15 weeks ole

Do a search on Mini Co-sleeper and you will see some great feedback from Moms on these boards!

Message edited 2/27/2006 4:36:45 AM.

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cradle - my dad made it for my sister when she were born.

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We are using a cradle in our room at 1st. We looked into co sleepers which I think is a great idea but none of them would work with our bed. We have a double pillow top King sized mattress high up like Princess and the Pea and even with the extensions that are sold separately for a co sleeper it would not work for us

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ohhhh. we have a dual pillow top king bed as well so maybe the co sleeper wouldnt work for us either.

Im so confused. Is it a waste of time to set up the crib for a mth or 2 in our room or should we just use a bassinet?

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i used a cradle for the first 2 months with each baby.i found it to be a lifesaver. they wake up so often during the middle of the night when they are that young, i found it so much easier to have them right next to my bed instead of having to get up to go in the other room. and my cradle was not expensive at all. i think it was around $30 bucks on clearance in kmart. i would definitly recommened a cradle or bassinet for the first few months.

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we're using a cradle.

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I'm using a bassinette.

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We used the crib in his room from the get-go. He loved it from teh start and we have had no problems at all!

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I am borrowing a bassinette from a friends. Everyone I know used one and they said it was a great thing to have the baby in the room with you.

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Don't know if this helps, but usually the cribs are too big to fit through doorways so unless your DH is willing to assemble the thing twice, that's one reason to have an alternative in the beginning. I think most people's reasons for having the baby is their room with them in the beginning is proximity and comfort level.

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We're using the bassinet part of the Pack n' Play.

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Bassinet and Pack n Play on first floor.

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originally we were just putting him in his crib, his room is next to ours. my dad's g-fri's daughter just had a baby and uses a bassinet, she said we could borrow it to try out, so if anything we might do that. but i did not want to waste $$ on one.

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We received my sister's bassinet as a hand me down....my first was in it for 4 months ans my second is in it right now. she is 6 weeks.

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We were going to use the pack n play instead of buying a bassinet because we thought it was too much money.

But then Chee Chee (from LIF) was selling her bassinet because her little boy couldn't use it. So, we bougth that from her.

It's really cute. You can get it from Walmart.com and it's $39 plus about $10 shipping. Here's a pic (it comes with a blue and pink ribbon and basket inserts so it's perfect for a boy or girl).

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Message edited 2/27/2006 2:29:18 PM.

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GRRRRRR! Funny that you should post this bassinet. Not even ONE HOUR ago - I bought it on e bay - - for $20 more than the walmart site has it listed for. never thought walmart would have something so darling!! oh well. Its already paid for on ebay...thanks for posting!

DH told m that Im the mommy and know whats best so I decided to order a bassinet. silly to take apart and out back together the crib twice.

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We used a bassinet with our first baby and plan on using it with this one. I think its great to have the baby right there so you can check on them throughout the night without having to get up and walk into the next room.

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I'll use a pack & play in our room- if I get a hand-me-down bassinet then we'll use that instead.

I am not a fan of the co-sleepers but I think its important to have the baby in our room in the beginning- easier for nursing & I hear its great for bonding.

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I put Jared right into the crib.

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We were planning on using the crib for the baby. But since my SIL has the bassinet my DH had when he was little, we are going to take that so we have the option of using either