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Bassinet Advice
Asked by H.B. from Denver
on August 8, 2009
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My husband and I are looking to purchase a bassinet for our room to make the middle of the night awakings a little easier. Our second little one due to arrive in abou...
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- I have three chidlren and we finally gave away our crib because we completely prefer to use the Arms' Reach Co-Sleeper. It's by far the best piece of baby gear we own....
- I also use the arm's reach co-sleeper and I LOVE it - you can get the mini which only goes up to 20-something pounds or the full which has a higher weight limit. My so...
- Hi, H.. We had the same pak-n-play with bassinet attachment. That's what our son slept in the 1st couple months without a problem (he's 1 now). It was nice to have ...
Bassinet or Cosleeper
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on September 6, 2008
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so a couple of weeks ago I was planning on cosleeping with my daughter in my bed but my husband's schedule has changed so he will now be home at night and it's just no...
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- This is a great question K. and I'm glad you asked it. I'm due with my second and have been weighing what I want to do with this baby. After reading the responses, I...
- When my son was born I got a bassinet with the piece that folds down for easy access from my bed and I loved it. I also loved the idea that if I was in the living room...
- I absolutely love the idea of co-sleeping! However, I have found great rewards in sleeping apart from my last two (set of twins, mother of 6). They have both slept o...
Sleeping Along
Asked by C.M. from Phoenix
on September 6, 2006
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When typically is it good to make the transition from Bassinets to Cribs? We have the monitors and the wedges that they sleep by now, But I am so nervous about it. But...
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- I'd say 3-6mos is best age to do it. Mine were older due to living in small places and I so regretted it and felt bad for my kids for waiting so long. Its best to do i...
- I moved my son to a crib when he was 2 1/2 months old. We made a bedtime routine, and after a week, he started knowing what was coming next...ie, looking at the rocki...
- Go with your mommy gut.
Baby #2
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on December 3, 2008
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My daughter will be 18 mos old when baby #2 arrives in June...what "must haves" do I need for 2 little kids? We will probably use a bassinet because I'm not sure my l...
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- Hi Jenn -- Welcome to the "2 under 2" club! Without a doubt, you will definitely need a double stroller!! Heck, I STILL use mine (even though my daughter is almost...
- Hi Jenn and congrats on baby number two. You know, I always thought that it was so much easier going from 1 to 2 then from none to one believe it or not, because you ...
- Congrats and how exciting!! You will have so much fun with two!! I don't know if this is what you are looking for, but when I went from 1 to 2 I wish I would've sec...
Seeking Advice on a Bassinet
Asked by P.Q. from New York
on January 11, 2009
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I'm seeking advice on a bassinet for my newborn. I have been looking into arm's reach bassinets.
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- The one I used is called "Nature's Purest Bassinet - Hug Me" by Summer Infant. You can find it at Babies R Us. It was organic, soft and sturdy, and it rocked sideway...
- I used a Pack-n-Play by Graco I think and loved it. Not only was it great to use at home, very easy to clean and move, I was able to take it with us whenever we went o...
- P., Congratulations on your newborn. I used the Arms Reach bassinette for about 5 months. I didn't attach it to my bed, but it was right up against my side of the...
Moses Basket and Bassinets
Asked by G.K. from San Francisco
on March 9, 2008
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Hello! We're shopping for a crib for our soon to arrive first child (late May) but were told by friends that getting a moses basket or a bassinet will be useful in th...
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- I went with the Graco bassinet and have used it for all three of my babies for the past 5 years. (I have a 1 year old, 3 and 5 year old). It's great as I take it with ...
- Hi and congrats!! I personally think the newbie will want to be as close to his mama as possible. Sleeping with your babe is awesome especially if you are going to b...
- I used a small cradle for my daughter, and she ended up refusing to sleep in it. the entire first month, I would let her sleep in her swing next to my bed because tha...
Cradle, Bassinet or Co-Sleeper? Which Is Best for My Newborn?
Asked by D.C. from Miami
on November 29, 2007
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I am currently 30 weeks pregnant and am at the final stages of selecting everything for my nursery/ registry. I am planning to breastfeed and want my daughter to sleep...
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- I went thru all of this. We wanted something that would not take up a lot of room and be useful for a long time. We ended up getting a crib that fits in our room. But ...
- Congrats on your new addition! You know I think it is something you have to research and think about in your life situation. I have cats, so I used the crib, it was no...
- Hi D.! It really depends on what you're looking for. I breastfed my son for a year and intended to keep him in my room for the first few months as well. I got a bas...
Bassinets and Diapers
Asked by S.S. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2008
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Hi,
I would like to know if anyone has a Cariboo bassinet for sale which is either new or barely used and in good condition. I am also interested in finding out about...
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- We used Tiny Tots (they serve the entire Bay Area - not sure where you are located) however they belong to a larger nationwide network or affiliation and I'm sure can ...
- Hi S.! I just have to say congratulations on your soon to arrive baby and I'm so happy that you're considering using cloth on your baby. There are so many benefits t...
- I used cloth diapers with delivery services (Tiny Tots, I think) with my first child. We manage to stay with them for about 6 months but my husband was never really th...
