What is a Bassinet?
For the new mom, or anyone shopping for a new mom, a bassinet may be the number one choice for baby’s first bed. Originally, the bassinet was just a basket with a hood on one end that was used to shield the baby’s eyes. For some mothers the bassinet was used instead of a cradle or crib for baby’s first bed. This is because it was lightweight and easy to carry. It seemed to resemble the portable cribs of today. Many mothers found it convenient because it allowed the baby to be raised up from the floor and put on a table or even a chair. As time moved on and the needs of mothers and babies changed, the design of the bassinet changed as well. Where once it had been a basket with a hood it became a basket with a hood on a wooden stand. Some models then as now can still be removed from there stand if the mother so desires. Also as time went on many bassinets were manufactured so that it could be rocked like a cradle. This innovation was a wonderful addition to an already fully functional pi
A bassinet is likely to be the very first bed for your little bundle of joy. While it is perfectly acceptable and safe to introduce your baby to a full-sized crib from the onset, traditionally parents use a bassinet for the first few weeks or months of a baby’s life. The closeness of the small space within the bassinet appears to be comforting to the infant, and the portability of this type of crib gives parents the security of having the baby close at hand. Bassinet is a French word that refers to a basin; to most people, a bassinet means a small, oblong-shaped bed for an infant. Most bassinets come with detachable hoods, and many bassinets come with wheels for the convenience of moving the infant crib from room to room, or with foldable legs for saving space. Some people also refer to certain types of baby carriages as bassinets. Styles of the bassinet have not changed much through the years – and that is part of their charm. Most bassinets are made of lightweight materials such as w
