Bedside Bassinet Suggestions???

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Wanting a bedside bassinet for baby's first 6 months. Initially, I really liked the Arm's Reach ones, and I still do, but I'd really like to find something cheaper (ideally under $150). Any suggestions???

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Check out Baby Trend nursery centers. The bassinets are actually sturdy with a firm mattress and have mesh sides (I found the Graco ones to be way too flimsy, didn't seem safe!). I have twins so I have the twin one (and we love it!) but this is what a single one looks like. There's tons of different colors /patterns.

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I used a pack and play for my first child and hated it, could not wait to get it out of my room. This time we are using a Chicco lullago bassinet and I love it. It’s nice and deep so I’m not worried about baby growing out of it too quickly.

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Look out for arm’s reach on Craigslist and local tagsale groups on Facebook. I bought mine new, back when I was a first time mom and really felt everything should be sparkly and new! I soon realised it would be absolutely fine to get one ‘pre loved’. They’re in them such a short time and you can always buy a new mattress. It’s really just a frame. 
I loved having it attached to the bed instead of a separate bassinet 💗💕💞

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We loved our pack n play. This one better than the ones with detachments. It used the pack n play mattress instead

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I think the arms reach is the cheapest one I believe it’s 130, I have the Chicco next2me but that one is over 200

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I was gifted the arms reach and so far I love it!

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I have a bassinet but have recently decided against it and will be using a pack and play in our bedroom then keeping the bassinet in the nursery for naps. I need a safe place to change diapers at night when the baby is in our room so the pack and play with changing table is now my go to.

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pack n play