“Shhh, The Baby’s Sleeping”: KidStyleFile’s Bassinet Roundup
Posted: May 19th, 2011Post written by Miki
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When a new baby is expected, often one of the ‘big budget items’ on the parents’ shopping list is a bassinet. Speaking from experience, bassinets are lovely to have as you can have the baby right next to your bed at arm’s reach, ideal for those early months when bonding is so important and night feeds are frequent. As with all baby items nowadays there is a huge amount of choice – do you want your bassinet to be traditional, modern, hammock, rocking or gliding, Moses basket or perhaps organic? So much choice is wonderful but it’s also a double edged sword; it can be a bit overwhelming for first-time parents to know what it is that they’re after.
Below is our ‘top 10′ of bassinets for features, practicality and style.
1. BabyCotPod Cascara Bassinet – Due for release very soon, the Cascara bassinet is a dream come true for lovers of modern design. Price TBA.
2. Miyo Baby Hammock – Using centuries-old techniques, the Miyo mimics the feeling of the womb to support and comfort the baby. $139.00 for hammock, $219.00 for stand from Minimee.
3. Leander Cradle & Tripod – Suspended either from the tripod or the ceiling, the Leander cradle is timeless and modern. When unclipped the cradle can be used as a portable bed. $609.90 from MetroMum.
4. Sleepi Spaces Moses Baskets – An alternative to a classic bassinet, the Sleepi Spaces Moses Baskets are fully portable meaning your baby can sleep in his or her own bed no matter where you are. Basket $220.00, stands from $64.00 from My First Room.
5. Cariboo Classic Bassinet – Beautifully proportioned and timelessly stylish, the Cariboo Classic Bassinet looks lovely in any room. My two babies spent their first months in one of these. $419.80 from Metro Mum.
6. Grotime Eurella Cradle – A traditional ‘gliding’ cradle, the Eurella is made from high quality materials and comes in a choice of finishes. It also converts to a mini-crib. $389.00 $315.00 from Minimee.
7. The First Years Safe & Secure Sleeper – If you want to have your baby in bed with you (‘co-sleeping’) the safest way is to ensure that the baby has his or her own space and can’t be rolled on or covered by blankets. The Safe & Secure Sleeper sits in the parents’ bed, and can also be used to transition baby to the cot. $89.00 $79.00 from Purple Turtle Toys.
8. Seed Organic Cradle - Made from breathable organic cotton with a natural latex breather hole mattress, your baby will always have fresh air flowing freely around the cradle. $299.00 from The Little Kidz Closet.
9. Kanoe Organic Hammock – The Kanoe hammock hangs from a specialised spring which allows the hammock to gently bounce and sway in response to the baby’s movement. $369.00 from Nature’s Cradle.
10. Wicker&Loom Napoleon Cane Bassinet – Designed along traditional Victorian era lines, the Napoleon bassinet comes with a three piece linen set and mattress. $319.00 $245.00 from Minimee.
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