Both bassinets and cradles can be useful in the first six months of your babies life when it comes to late night feedings and diaper changes. It’s also better for sids to have your baby sleep right next to you for their first six months. Both of these are smaller and can offer more security for the baby to provide comfort while he or she sleeps. The difference with the cradle is that it can rock back and forth for extra soothing. Both the bassinet and cradle should be lined with breathable fabric as well as have a sturdy mattress that allows for both comfort and safety to prevent suffocation.

Key Takeaways:

• Early on, it is vital to a baby’s health that they sleep in the same room with you but avoid putting them in the same bed with you.
• Cradles and bassinets offer safety and security for your baby that can help give them comfort.
• Many cradles and bassinets are extremely portable which can help you take them where you need to go.

“The fluid, rocking motion of a cradle may help soothe your baby to sleep.”

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