Babies have very specific needs and often have very different preferences than what we are used to. One of the most difficult decisions for a new mom is figuring out which sleeping surface they should have. There are three main options: bassinet, cradle or crib. All have their pros and cons that you need to consider before making this decision.
Bassinet:
A bassinet is typically a small, mobile crib that can be placed next to the bed. It’s also good for parents if they have limited space in their room or home. However, those who have larger homes may not want something so big taking up floor space in an area of the bedroom where it isn’t needed.
Bassinets are often used until babies start rolling over onto their tummies, usually at about six months old. Some people believe this will help prevent SIDS, too, since your baby won’t have anything else pressing on them from all angles when they sleep like they would laying flat on a mattress by themselves in other types of beds and furniture like cradles or cribs do.
When you have a baby girl, you realize that there is something far more precious than the most precious jewels:
have to be very careful about what you do with your little one and have the best of everything for them. This is why we have created this blog so that parents can find and read articles on baby care products like bassinets.
We are going to talk about all three types of sleeping surfaces: Bassinet, cradle or cribs. We will explain their pros and cons and when it’s recommended that you use each type depending on your child’s age- which may come in handy if you have a newborn girl! But first, let us give some general information about these items before discussing their specific details.
The following article discusses how important it is to invest in an item such as a bassinet. Babies have very specific needs and often have very different preferences than what we are used to. One of the most difficult decisions for a new mom is figuring out which sleeping surface they should have. There are three main options: bassinet, cradle or crib. All have their pros and cons that you need to consider before making this decision.
A bassinet is typically a small, mobile crib that can be placed next to the bed. It’s also good for parents if they have limited space in their room or home. However, those who have larger homes may not want something so big taking up floor space in an area of the bedroom where it isn’t needed.
Bassinets are often used until babies start rolling over onto their tummies, usually at about six months old. Some people believe this will help prevent SIDS, too, since your baby won’t have anything else pressing on them from all angles when they sleep like they would laying flat on a mattress by themselves in other types of beds and furniture like cradles or cribs do.
Cradle:
A cradle is very similar to a bassinet, except it rests horizontally instead of upright as with the latter option. They are also more mobile than bassinets because you can carry them around wherever you go that’s convenient for you- which could be helpful if your child has colic and needs soothing while out and about.
Cradles have been used traditionally for centuries but have fallen out of fashion. They have the same pros that bassinets have, but they also have one more: it’s often considered to be a sign of love when you keep your baby close in a cradle, so there is an emotional factor for some parents as well.
Cribs:
The most traditional option on this list would be cribs and variations like pack-n-plays or play yards. These are popular because they provide maximum safety since the mattress can’t shift around as it could with other options if not properly assembled, which means babies will sleep better too!
There isn’t much mobility, but these have been used for centuries by many generations before us, and we’ve yet to find anything safer than them, no matter how old our kids have gotten.
Bassinet:
– The best for when the baby is still sleeping on their back and can’t yet roll over onto their tummy without assistance. This will prevent SIDS, too, since your baby won’t have anything else pressing on them from all angles when they sleep like they would laying flat on a mattress by themselves in other types of beds and furniture like cradles or cribs do.
Cradle:
– Good for parents who have to go out more often with an infant because it’s mobile, but not as good at preventing SIDS if you want to be stationary (like while watching TV). Plus, babies are usually only put into these after six months old, so that may make some.
Conclusion:
We have now reached the end of our post. We hope this gave you a better idea of what to buy for your little one and which sleeping surface is best suited for them! Thank you so much for reading. We will have some more helpful posts soon. Keep in mind that each sleeping surface has its pros and cons with specific situations when they are most effective- make sure to consider these carefully before making any final decisions about which type would be best suited for your baby girl’s needs at different stages of her life.
