When you first return home with your newborn, all you want is to keep your precious bundle close to you. Buying the right bassinet is vital not only for your baby's comfort and safety, but also for your peace of mind as a loving parent. When you buy the perfect bassinet, you are able to keep an eye on your baby throughout the night, while also knowing that he or she is getting the best quality of much-needed sleep. To ensure that you buy the best model and brand of bassinet for your child, here are a few thoughts to consider before buying:
- The mattress: Many experts advise parents to buy a bassinet that is equipped with a thin, firm mattress in order to keep your baby safe. It should be less than an inch thick and not overly soft as this is a suffocation hazard. All these precautions are recommended to reduce the risk of SIDS, according to BabyGearLab.
- The wheels: As you have most likely chosen to buy a bassinet instead of a crib due to it being equipped with wheels, which promote better mobility, ensure that the wheels have a lock feature to keep the baby from being jostled unexpectedly. Parents.com writes that this is especially important if you have other small children or pets, as their curiosity might cause them to lean in for a peek at the new baby.
- The storage: Many gliding bassinets have undercarriage storage, which is a fantastic feature for parents to store essential baby gear to tote to each room with your newborn. This keeps your little one safe as you can be attentive to your baby's needs without having to leave to grab anything from the next room.
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