Crib or bassinet ?

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A bassinet is short term and then you'll need a crib. If you're just getting one, go for the crib! We were given a bassinet that was originally made for my husband by his grandfather and we'll use it for the first 4-6 weeks or as long as it's helpful before switching to the crib in the nursery.

This is my first baby but I have a big family so I've been around a lot of newborns.. a lot of mom's have trouble getting any real sleep if baby is in a bassinet in the same room bc anytime the baby makes a sound (like a normal breath), their instinct is to wake up! I'm already a light sleeper (as is my husband) so we'll see if the bassinet even makes it a few weeks for us!

Lastly, if your crib converts to a toddler bed, it is useful for your kiddo for several years.. til at least 3 :)

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We are getting a pack and play with a bassinet. My daughter hated her crib.

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My fifth child slept in a shoe box for the first couple of weeks he was so tiny. Then a laundry basket. Cheaper and worked just fine. Baby couldn't tell a difference. Eventually we did move him into a crib but especially when they are rally little and you are having to lift them out to feed them all the time- it's just easier in a smaller bed I can reach into without bending over so far.

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My son hated his bassinet. He wouldn't sleep for more than an hour in it. I've had him in his crib since he was 3 weeks old. So for us personally, the bassinet was a waste.

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I had my daughter in the bassinet for the first 3 months then switched her to her crib! It depends on your feelings & the baby 😂

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We did bassinet for the first month in our room then moved to crib.

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I agree with both!!! I used the bassinet for about 5 or 6 months until he outgrew it.  It helped out with breastfeeding...he was right next to me and accessible when he was hungry...once he outgrew it we used his crib!!!

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Both. Crib for the nursery of course but keep the bassinet in your room which is where I assume he/she will sleep at first.

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Both! Bassinet is super nice to have untill you are ready to put baby in crib in nursery.

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Both

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