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