https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:36:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347622 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:01:17 +0000 DigAPony 1347622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fussygal: I think so, but my babe is only 9 weeks so we haven't used it for that yet! </p> <p>@MrsMcD: I can totally see that. We do all his naps in either the cosleeper or his crib and he's good in either place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347591 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:49:22 +0000 deactivated_account 1347591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You have my dream furniture! It makes sense to justify the cost if you plan on using it for more than one kid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347580 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:45:26 +0000 teamjse 1347580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: when I had lo we were staying at a temp townhouse (awaiting completion of our house) 800 sq ft on 2 levels. We did buy a crib, but no changing table. So we got the Oeuf crib and their changing table that attaches to the crib. That really did help with space, but we soon realize it was too big for a newborn. That's when we bought the Stokke bassinet. I did pay a premium for more modern furniture, but it's worth it to me since we are ttc right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347560 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:38:54 +0000 deactivated_account 1347560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mamabear57: I live in a small condo and I just can't even imagine where I would put a pack n play, especially a hideous looking one. I agree that the European brands look better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347546 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:36:08 +0000 teamjse 1347546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: @fussygal: I can truly understand how ugly baby gear are. I'm extremely picky and did not shop at BRU at all. Also a reason I did not buy a pack n play. However I will admit that when lo turned 6 months I bought an exersaucer that was hideous. Lo loved it so there wasn't anything I could do about it. The brands from Europe have way better baby gear in my opinion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347538 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:33:48 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1347538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: @MrsMcD: @fussygal: story of my life. I spent my entire pregnancy trying to find crap that was JUST WHITE. No ducks, no clowns, no lollipops...<br /> It's all kind of ugly, but man...it was useful. The way I look at it is: I get to sell it all and have it out of my house in a few years. </p> <p> @fussygal: the stokke is to die for. If I didn't already have a bouncer, rock n play, pack n play and bassinet, i'd get it. Of course, it was not around when I was pregnant though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347499 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:18:55 +0000 deactivated_account 1347499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: Sadly, all of the modern looking baby gear is generally so expensive! </p> <p>@DigAPony: and @fussygal: My sister used an arms reach co-sleeper for her little girl and absolutely loved it. She said something about having a flat surface (as opposed to inclined) made the transition to her crib so much easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347476 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:09:09 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1347476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: Hahha *this*! I think that's why I have been researching baby gear since before I was pregnant too. Some of it is just so hideous....there is no reason for that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347473 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:08:19 +0000 fussygal 1347473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: OMG, DH and I went into BRU the other day and just walked around horrified at how ugly most things were....I'm terrible.</p> <p>@DigAPony: That was my original choice! I like that it's a bit smaller than a PnP and and that the side folds down. Do you feel like the playpen is big enough? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347449 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:01:52 +0000 DigAPony 1347449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I recommend an Arms Reach Mini Cosleeper. It's so convenient for nighttime wake ups! They're kind of expensive but we found ours on Craigslist for only $60! It can also be converted to a playpen. </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Arms-Reach-Concepts-Convertible-Co-Sleeper/dp/B00BFBUYCC/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1389744045&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=arms+reach+mini+co+sleeper" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Arms-Reach-Concepts-Convertible-Co-Sleeper/dp/B00BFBUYCC/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1389744045&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=arms+reach+mini+co+sleeper</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347434 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 18:58:12 +0000 deactivated_account 1347434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fussygal: That is the one that @mamabear57: has. It looks really awesome! </p> <p>I spend way too much time looking at baby gear when I'm not even pregnant yet. I think most baby things look hideous. Like they belong to a lady wearing a cat sweatshirt while driving a minivan. My point is...... ummm.... I have no point. Sorry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347426 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 18:54:52 +0000 fussygal 1347426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: That was my concern about the bassinet version is that it looked like it would jostle them around a lot? It's a great size though!</p> <p>@MrsMcD: That Stokke one is so cool! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347324 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 18:06:08 +0000 teamjse 1347324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: yes it is, I didn't buy the bouncer, I only have the daybed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347302 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:59:29 +0000 Cole 1347302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have used the rock n play bassinet and I hate the way it rocks, it kind of jolts from side to side tossing the baby with and it is hard to get a rhythm going. </p> <p>Ugly as it is, the PNP might be the way to go unless you can get one that goes with your stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347294 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:55:01 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1347294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: That looks really cool!</p> <p>I think we'll probably just do a PNP/travel crib or RNP since it seems like bassinets aren't used for that long of a time (and we aren't getting a stroller with a bassinet). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347284 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:50:57 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1347284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fussygal: oh, yes, they ARE hideous. I didn't love it but, honestly we used the heck out of it:) Now we use it to go to grandma's when he has to nap there (like if we're there all day for Thanksgiving or something) and we used it a bunch when we went to BBQs in a park or something because he would sit in there instead of in the grass and also he was safe and we wouldnt have to worry about him crawling away. We also have lent it to MANY friends because it wipes down easily. So, there is always that. I am sure you can get a good price too. I bought mine from walmart for less than $100 and it came with a bassinet/changer, carrying case, toy rack and a diaper holder. Here: <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Graco-Reversible-Napper-and-Changer-Pack-n-Play-Playard-Gecko/17747586" rel="nofollow">http://www.walmart.com/ip/Graco-Reversible-Napper-and-Changer-Pack-n-Play-Playard-Gecko/17747586</a><br /> and this is nice too:<br /> <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Graco-Pack-n-Play-Playard-with-Newborn-Napper-Sonoma/22236444" rel="nofollow">http://www.walmart.com/ip/Graco-Pack-n-Play-Playard-with-Newborn-Napper-Sonoma/22236444</a><br /> but it is the same really as the first one, because the changer rotates and becomes the bassinet, so no need to spent the extra $$ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347274 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:46:32 +0000 deactivated_account 1347274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mamabear57: Are you talking about this Stokke bassinet? </p> <p><a href="http://www.stokke.com/nursery/stokke-bounce-n-sleep.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.stokke.com/nursery/stokke-bounce-n-sleep.aspx</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347141 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:56:36 +0000 fussygal 1347141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CupQuakeWalk: We have the Citi Mini GT but I think maybe you're right and we should bite the bullet with the Pn'P... sounds like a basinet is used for such a short time that it might not be worth it. DH really likes the Pn'Ps, but I just think they're so hideous. I need to just get over it really, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347109 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:50:03 +0000 teamjse 1347109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used the bassinet that came with our Orbit stroller. We also have the Stokke bassinet that I love but it's $200. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1347001 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:29:17 +0000 LuLu Mom 1347001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not a fan of bassinets beause it is such a short timeframe to use them, our LO slept in the RNP fulltime and loved it. She had reflux so the incline was great for her. </p> <p>I would buy a PNP over a bassinet personally, you will get more use out of it over the long haul! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1346992 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:25:37 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1346992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Which stroller do you have? If your stroller is compatible with a bassinet, I'd get that one so it can serve 2 purposes. You can just get the stand for it (cheap).<br /> If not- is bite the bullet &amp; get the p&amp;p because you will use it for every outdoor BBQ, every vacation and as a toy box eventually ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1346979 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:22:39 +0000 MamaJ 1346979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fussygal: we had one similar with solid sides like that and it was never an issue. We didn't get a whole of use out of it so I thought it was sort of a waste of money in the long run. DS started to not want to be put down in it so we ended up cobedding. He could have fit in it a lot longer though. We didn't use a pack n play because we also didn't think we would need it (and haven't felt the need for one yet at 13 months) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1346906 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:01:19 +0000 lemondrop 1346906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not a fan of bassinets since they can't be used for anything after a brief period of time. We got a travel pack and play to use instead- we still use it even with a 2 year old. It's great for traveling, as a playpen, and as a ball pit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1346882 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:56:23 +0000 MrsF 1346882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>M slept in her regular RnP for all nights and naps for the first several months. It fit in the small space next to my bed and it was SO helpful to be able to rock her to sleep while she was already in it. I think the way that it cradled her was very important as well. Best money I've ever spent. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1346867 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:51:57 +0000 babypugs 1346867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't even know there was a Rock n Play bassinet. It looks amazing! That said, LO occasionally naps in her regular RnP at three months and still has plenty of room to grow, so you'd probably be fine with just that. I initially bought the Summer bassinet but couldn't get over the safety fears, so I returned it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1346642 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:54:57 +0000 fussygal 1346642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: I love that one, too! We're trying to keep it around $130 since we won't use it for long though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1346619 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:51:17 +0000 deactivated_account 1346619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the Baby Bjorn Harmony Bassinet looks amazing. Its pricey though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-basinet#post-1346573 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:43:34 +0000 fussygal 1346573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO will sleep in our room for the first few weeks/months and our room isn't terribly big. For that reason I really don't want to use a Pack n' Play, plus I just don't think we'd get much use out of it - might be something we get and lives at grandma's instead. </p> <p>I REALLY like this Summer Infant one, but I'm wondering if the sides being "solid" (vs. mesh) is an issue. Seems like it could be dangerous if LO gets up against it? Also, I wonder how long she'd fit in it. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Bentwood-Bassinet-Motion-Baby/dp/B00CXVNXK8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1389728151&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=summer+infant+bassinet" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Bentwood-Bassinet-Motion-Baby/dp/B00CXVNXK8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1389728151&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=summer+infant+bassinet</a></p> <p>I've also looked into the Grace travel crib (I'm meh on this one but DH likes it) and the Rock and Play bassinet, but we'll have the RnP sleeper, too...maybe this is RnP overkill since they're so similar?.</p> <p>As you can see I have many swirling thoughts on this :) so other suggestions welcome! Something small, not hideous, and safe are the main requirements. ETA: And around $130 </p>