Bassinets to make your Babies Sleep

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Why is it important to put your Baby in a Bassinet

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Bassinet is more comfortable for your baby than sleeping in a crib

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Bassinets are easier to move than a crib

Finally, having your baby sleep in a bassinet can be great for your back

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What Size Bassinet Should I Get?

How long you plan on using the bassinet.

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Weight of your Baby

Where you are going to place it.

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This will depend on:

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Is a Bassinet Safe?

Yes, it can definitely be safe to put your baby in a bassinet.

What should I put in my Bassinet?

Put some bedding into your bassinet

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It might be a good idea to put some sort of padding underneath the sheets.

Finally, you will need something that can hang over the side

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This can include sheets or blankets that are soft and warm for winter and light and airy for summer.

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Why Babies Resist to Sleep in the Bassinet?

They might be used to sleeping in your arms and feel uncomfortable being put down.

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They are getting too much stimulation from their surroundings and don’t feel like sleeping yet.

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How can you make your Baby sleep in Bassinet?

Introduce it gradually

If you’re using sheets, make sure they fit well without any bunching up

Try using a thin pillow or no pillow at all

If you’re using a blanket, make sure it’s lightweight and not too heavy

Hang a light blanket or sheer fabric over the side of the bassinet

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Put your baby down while they are still awake so that they get used to falling asleep in the bassinet

Add some toys to Bassinets

Use a white noise machine or lullaby to create a calm environment for them to sleep in

If you’re breastfeeding, try nursing before bed

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