I recall the baby bassinet that my mother used for my brothers and me. It was an elevated white whicker basket on wheels. It had a hood that could be flipped from one side to the other and wheels that allowed you to move it from room to room. My memory of the baby bassinet always made me think of my younger sibling as a gift. There is something unique about a bassinet and the newness it exemplifies for a newborn. My mom intends to give me her bassinet after I have my first child. What a great heirloom! I may need only to purchase a mattress for the bed and when I no longer need it, I can pass it along to a younger sibling or keep it for the day when my own child has his or her first baby.
With all the expense of having a child parents may not want to consider anything that the baby will quickly outgrow. Particularly when for most, having a first child equates getting the first house. Why buy an object that the baby won't be able to use after three or four months? The bassinet is more about a tradition and the authenticity and uniqueness of a newborn's arrival into your home whether it's the first or the third, you're infant is special. Unless you come across one at a garage sale, you probably won't be lucky enough to find a cheap baby bassinet. If you're having your first child, there may be lot of new things to consider. As first time parents you may want something that will carry memories for you and your newborn. Nothing is more authentic and says ew like a baby bassinet. No object could be more suitable for an infant. An infant doesn't need much space, and if you don't have a lot of space it is an ideal first purchase. A bassinet is small enough to keep the baby in the same room with mom and dad and right next to the bed if necessary.
Most of the contemporary baby bassinets look very much like the vintage wicker baby bassinet models and are oval in shape. There are a few more round types of bassinets, but these are less authentic and would likely be less practical. After browsing around at babyage.com I discovered quite a selection of baby bassinets. There are many under one hundred dollars. If you want to get more for your money, you may find some bassinets that come with more than the vintage types used to. Some bassinets come with mobiles, lights, vibes and storage space. For most bassinets the recommendation is that once the baby weighs between fifteen and twenty pounds or can roll over, the bassinet is no longer safe. You can buy a bassinet from name brands such as Eddie Bauer, Badger, Simplicity, and Evenflo to name a few. Most of these come with a detachable frame and can also be used as a rocker. Badger makes a bassinet that can be converted into a toy-box once the baby outgrows the bed. Evenflo makes a square bassinet that looks like a typical baby bed. Though it is small and cute, it doesn't exude the same authenticity that pa bassinet does.
Some couples have inherited a vintage wicker baby bassinet or found one by chance at a thrift store or garage sale that may not come with everything it needs. One of those things that antique bassinets may not come with is the original baby bassinet mattresses. If you're looking for something to make your vintage bassinet complete, baby bassinet mattresses and other bedding supplies can be purchased separately online at babyage.com.
So, if you're looking to make your first time as a parent unique, owning a baby bassinet may prove to be a very practical investment. Keep in mind that it can be used again and again for all of your children. I could see myself allowing my daughter to use it as a crib for her dolls. And, you can always pass it along or sell it to another relative or friend once you no longer need it.
About the Author
This article has been edited by LynnMarie who is part of the marketing team at Babyage.com which is one of the top online retailers of Baby Items on the web. BabyAge carries Bassinets
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