Best bassinets according to redditors

Not a parent, but I'm a neonatologist with RA, so I spend a lot of time with newborns and have a couple of ideas! First, register for baby clothes that don't have tons of snaps! Those cute little outfits with a million snaps are impossible when my hands are flaring. I find the onesies with zippers (like this) much easier. I'm also a big fan of sleep sacks because they make it super easy to get newborns snug and swaddled, and I've never met a newborn who doesn't like them. Also, I don't have personal experience with them, but I have friends who've used a co-sleeper as a safe way to have a newborn within reach while sleeping but still in a safe sleep environment, and I would think it would be really helpful for still being able to care for a baby when just getting out of bed is hard. Good luck!!

We got this one for the living room:
Graco Pack 'n Play Playard Snuggle Suite LX, Abbington https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PTL0S3Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_soq1AbDCZAW60

We used every part of it and had no regrets. Using it for number two in less than 50 days.

For the bedroom we went with something like this: Arm's Reach Concepts Mini Ezee 2-in-1 Bedside Bassinet - Natural https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ITQOV0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9qq1AbDM1GH32

I have a standing bassinet and a cosleeper that I use in the bedroom depending on how baby sleeps. I usually start her in the standing bassinet, if she sleeps through the night (5/7 nights) she stays in (obviously) but if she needs a quick feed she’ll usually just stay in bed/cosleeper with us. We also have a pack and play and two rock and plays on the first floor that get shifted around. She used to sleep in the bassinet portion of the PNP but now we just use that as a diaper station. She’s only two months old now so I’m sure she’ll get more use out of the bottom portion when she’s much older.

I'm not sure if they should be on the pillows - crib mattresses are very firm for a reason, and the pillows seems too soft/fluffy. I would just put them directly on the bed if I were you.

I would also be careful putting them too close together - the reason I say this is because you wouldn't want one to get his face stuck against the swaddle of the other and suffocate because he couldn't move. Is it possible to keep one twin on one side of you and the other on the opposite side?

Another option would be to get these co-sleeper's which would keep the twins in your bed, but separated somewhat. It also allows them to have that really firm mattress. I'm not sure what two of those would look like in a queen bed though :-/

A third option would be to get these side-car co-sleepers and put them on either side of your bed. You didn't mention a second parent, so I suppose this would only work if it is only you in the bed. Perhaps you could combine the co-sleeper that goes in the bed with this sidecar option and have one in each? And honestly while your twins are small they might both fit in the sidecar. Once they are bigger, there are fewer risks with co-sleeping so it won't be such a big issue to have them in bed with you. Its really just those first few months that are so worrisome (and they are honestly just worrisome no matter what - whether or not they are in your bed!).

Good luck and I hope you find a safe and convenient sleeping arrangement for your and your adorable little guys!

You can actually get your hands on a Co-Sleeper, if it makes you feel better. My EMom used one with my youngest brother. They're like bassinets you strap to the side of your bed, so you can't roll into them, but you can easily reach out and touch the baby. (Esp good for breastfeeding moms who don't want to get up.)

This is one on Amazon.

my wife and I used a cosleeper that attached to the side of our bed, so it was like our kids were in our bed, but they were not actually IN our bed. Our particular model was this one: https://www.amazon.com/Arms-Reach-Concepts-Bedside-Bassinet/dp/B01ITQOV0Q/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504464066&sr=8-1&keywords=arms+reach+cosleeper

I'm in Ireland so our brands could well be different to yours but it does appear to be on amazon.com

I ordered from this website in Ireland three years ago. At the time the next 2 me was really the only one about but the wooden ones look gorgeous now!

I really liked our bassinet. We used an Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper. I liked the wheels so we moved it from living room to bedroom with ease.

We got a crib but didn’t start using it for naps for a few months and overnight got about five months.

We got a swing bouncer combo used, something like this. My kid hated it and it was massive. But some parents swear by them. You never know until baby gets here.

Best prep- Amazon prime and a bunch of gift cards. I have never ordered so much stuff before because I didn’t know what was needed until baby arrived. This meme is true.

Co-sleeping is a hot topic, particularly regarding safety. If you're in the U.S., the AAP is going to advise against co-sleeping; however, many parents still do it to varying degrees. The risk is up to you-- if you do want to co-sleep, consider devices that may lower risk of hurting your baby (noting that nothing is absolute).

in-bed device : something like this would be placed in bed, but has hard, sturdy sides that would most likely prevent you from unconsciously rolling onto baby.


side-car bassinet/sleeper : something like this is going to have baby on a separate sleep surface that you cannot roll onto, yet it comes right up to your bed and provides similar closeness.

If you're considering co-sleeping, please take the time to research safety guidelines, SIDs statistics, and other credible, well-researched resources for relevant information.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ITQOV0Q/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile :)

I scored it from a grandma who rarely used it for $10. I believe this is it: Ingenuity Foldaway Rocking Wood Bassinet - Carrington https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSVP2R1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3MAzDb3ZY2SXK

My good friend recommended this one. I haven't used it yet but I did receive one at my baby shower. I hope it works out well!

We got this one: Arm's Reach Concepts Ideal Ezee 3-in-1 Bedside Bassinet - Crescent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E9KFRMW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HMOGzbSHPSBH2

I LOVE it. I was so worried it wouldn't be worth the money, or she'd put grow it too fast. She would only sleep in her rock and play at first, but even just the last two months have made it totally worth it. I can sleep right next to her and she still has her own safe sleep space. Plus, we can use it as a play pen or a travel crib once she is too big for the top bassinet part. She can also sleep in the bottom, just like a pack and play for when she starts sitting up/standing.

We used this one and loved it.

Arm's Reach Concepts Mini Ezee 2-in-1 Bedside Bassinet - Natural https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ITQOV0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_B5BvybBWX9DXS

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BFBUYAO/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1411273518&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40

This is what we have and I love it. It's half the width of a regular pack n play so it doesn't take up as much room. It can be used as a bassinet/cosleeper or a pack n play. I had my first son in bed with me at birth, and he still is at 3yo lol. My second son slept next to our bed for the first 6 months in a fisher price rock n play sleeper. It's much easier to move around to wherever you need it than the cosleeper, but is outgrown around 6-7 months. Then when he got too tall ( he's also huge, 90th %) we switched him to the cosleeper. Now at 17 months he still nurses at night frequently so I just leave him in the middle to fight his brother for space haha.

Rock N Play - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DJPGL42/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1411273707&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40