Bassinets are a great sleep alternative instead of a crib for the first few months of your baby's life

When you first bring your baby home from the hospital, you may not feel comfortable putting them to sleep in their crib, bassinets provide a safe, cozy place for your new bundle of joy to sleep while keeping them close at hand.

Bassinets are usually compact and portable, allowing you to move them from room to room easily while not taking up alot of space, this is great if you have more than one floor in your home.

You can find bassinets made of wicker, wood or fabric. To find more helpful information on bassinets, please see our bassinet buying guide.