Bassinets/Moses' Baskets

[tiredwalker]

DH and I are going to be moving a month or two after the baby is born. The crib we want is really heavy and we (he w/bad back) don't want to have to drag it up and down the stair. Soooo, we need to get a bassinet.

Can anyone recommend a good one? We are pretty middle of the road folk. We don't want to pay too much, but we don't want junk either. When it comes down to it, we'd rather pay more for safety than go cheapo.

 

[Leanna]

Hmmm live in Illinois? You can have mine.... we're getting rid of it because of space issues and we don't need it....

You could use a pack N play....

 

[llghoney]

I was going to buy a bassinet but my neighbour has one she is going to give me which I'm thankful for. Also, my aunt is wanting to buy me a moses basket like you mentioned. She said that her step-daughter got one & they are the neatest & most convenient things. I think they got it from Babiesrus.

 

[jgonz]

I have a Moses basket as well as a cradle. Honestly, the Moses basket looks soooo cool and is fun to use for the first few days, but it's not very sturdy, needs to sit On a table or bed or something (or it's on the floor)... Whereas the cradle gets Much more use since it's higher, rocks, is sturdy, etc. My babies stay small a little longer than the average, so I get a good 3 months of use out of the cradle easy. Since a cradle wasn't one of your options, I guess I'd go with a bassinet instead of a Moses basket....

 

[tiredwalker]

I was a little nervous about the Moses basket. I don't really have a place put one. Definately thinking about the cradle.

Leanna-I'm a bit of a jaunt away...New Hampshire. Otherwise, I'd totally take you up on the offer!