OHbaby! Forums : Do you need a bassinette & a cot? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 14 May 2026 15:52:35 +0000 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 03:16:47 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=31135 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : hi BugsMama. You might also be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=5903369&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#5903369 Author: willowwench220204
Subject: 31135
Posted: 22 February 2017 at 3:16am

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Edited by willowwench220204 - 22 February 2017 at 3:18am]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2017 03:16:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=5903369&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#5903369 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : Hey peanut butter...We&#039;re...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=5903368&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#5903368 Author: BugsMama
Subject: 31135
Posted: 21 February 2017 at 11:27pm

Hey peanut butter...We're looking at getting a cariboo bassinet (or something similar) but I was wondering, do the normal sized bassinet sheets fit them or would we have to get new ones? I have plenty bassinet sheets let over from our first born but we were only borrowing the bassinet with her hence the need for another. I would just put bubs straight into a cot but I prefer to have him/her in our room and we don't have enough space for the cot.

Also, I think the word you're looking for is 'veil' 😉

Edited by BugsMama - 21 February 2017 at 11:27pm]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2017 23:27:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=5903368&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#5903368 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : We have a bassinet and a cot.......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=913190&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#913190 Author: MyLilSquishy
Subject: 31135
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 3:26pm

We have a bassinet and a cot.... Bassinet going in DP and my room, and itll be easier to move around the house, because i wont lie ill prolly want them to be with me the whole time lol. and they are just so cute! hehe. and can just take the bassinet without the stand to mum and dads or DPs parents. and we have a wedding to go to when bubs is only going to be a couple of weeks old, so will take the bassinet with us aswell so that he will at least have that familiarity. ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:26:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=913190&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#913190 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : We used a moses basket at first...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=912493&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#912493 Author: JodyR
Subject: 31135
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 3:26am

We used a moses basket at first and the cot from about three months.

We were lucky that the cot could fit in our bedroom at first and Joseph staying in our room until he was eight months old. We only moved him then because he learned to sit up on his own and since we then had to take the cot apart to lower the cot base we also moved it to his nursery.

The moses basket was great for the first three months but to be honest he would have been just as happy in the cot right from the start.

My parents bought the same cot so he wouldn't feel too unsettled when he stayed at their house and so he was used to it there.

The moses basket was handy for having downstairs though, somewhere to put him down safely, he could sleep nearby when I was doing housework, so I'd still recommend one even if you do go straight for a cot in either your room or the babies room.

When we were using the moses basket upstairs and downstairs though I could have done with two. It's not easy carrying a sleeping baby up and down the stairs with a moses basket and stand.

As for sheets, we used pillowcases over the moses basket mattress because they fitted over it nicely and for any spits and sicks you could wipe the mess off and then turn the mattress over for the clean and dry side of the pillowcase. Saved changing sheets every single time (and we usually had three or four messy incidents a night at first, so just two pillowcases rather than four sheets.) Our midwife suggested it.

In an emergency though I've used tablecloths as cot bed sheets, single bed sheets, soft towels, anything will do in an emergency.

When Joseph went to the cot from the moses basket we started using the sleeping bags but from about seven months old he's had sheets and blankets. We are told not to use baby duvets until they are a year old but I don't think Joseph would stay under one anyway, he wriggles too much. ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:26:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=912493&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#912493 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : Linzy wrote: you dont need...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=910790&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#910790 Author: Raspberryjam
Subject: 31135
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 9:40pm

Originally posted by Linzy Linzy wrote:

[QUOTE=Aethalia] you dont need to buy seperate sheets for the bassinet- its a waste of time and money.

I second this. I bought cot sheet sets and just folded the flat sheet in half for the bassinette.


agree!! and I also have never used my fancy smancy rediculously expensive cot duvet - they seem to swallow babes up and they kick them off any way. If your not using a sleeping bag - which my daughter hated, blankets are just fine

Id love a wooden cradle so beautiful but I spent loads on our cot and cant justify getting one since they are only in it for such a short time, but may get one of those swinging bassinet things that hang over the cot - what are they called??]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:40:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=910790&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#910790 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : I had the cariboo gentle motions...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=910782&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#910782 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 31135
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 9:37pm

I had the cariboo gentle motions bassinet in her cot in the lounge (1bedroom unit) I would stumble to the cot half awake feed then stumble back to bed. We also had a spare bed right next to the cot so we could cuddle on there, although I did end up bringing her into our bed most of the time.

Even for cot sheets, I only have one proper set, I use single sheets short sheeted for her in the cot. This was partly because even single sheets from kmart and the warehouse were so damn expensive!

]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:37:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=910782&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#910782 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : Aethalia wrote:you dont need...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=910681&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#910681 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 31135
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 8:58pm

Originally posted by Aethalia Aethalia wrote:

you dont need to buy seperate sheets for the bassinet- its a waste of time and money.

I second this. I bought cot sheet sets and just folded the flat sheet in half for the bassinette.

As nzpiper said, have a look on TM. I got my Cariboo bassinette on there and it is practically brand new but was a fraction of the cost. Plus the company that makes them sell factory seconds on there.

I loved having the boys in a bassinette, plus it fitted in our room, just!]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:58:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=910681&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#910681 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : I found only having a cot was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=910319&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#910319 Author: .Mel
Subject: 31135
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 5:46pm

I found only having a cot was fine, he was wrapped and was fine, although he looked so tiny in the big cot.

]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:46:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=910319&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#910319 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : I have a hanging bassinet that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=910288&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#910288 Author: Roses are Red
Subject: 31135
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 5:24pm

I have a hanging bassinet that fits in the cot - its larger than a normal bassinet but is still cosy. I got it second hand off TM although the cot is new and that way if baby doesnt like it then I can resell it for what I got it for.

In the end its personal preference - go with what you like]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:24:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=910288&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#910288 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : have a look on trademe. I bought...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909276&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909276 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 31135
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 9:52am

have a look on trademe. I bought our cot there..its a touchwood and cost me $300...then I bought a new mattress. It is lovely and its nice that its done more kids. I also bought our bassinet (a cariboo one with a beautiful muslin drapey thing over the top (the word for it has gone)) and that was only $80!!

I would NEVER buy brand new...but always buy new mattress.]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:52:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909276&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909276 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : Im going to use a bassinet and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909211&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909211 Author: Nothing
Subject: 31135
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 9:29am

Im going to use a bassinet and cot, however you dont need to buy seperate sheets for the bassinet- its a waste of time and money. Im just using old single bed sheets that I have cut down and hemmed. They are cot size, but you just fold them in half to fit in the bassinet- nice and easy and saves you a fortune. Try a second hand shop for sheets or ask around the family- all mine are practically new, my aunty upgraded to a queen so after. Good luck ]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:29:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909211&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909211 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : We have two bassinets, and the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909092&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909092 Author: minik8e
Subject: 31135
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 8:08am

We have two bassinets, and the girls are still in them now. One was bought for DH's Grandma when she had FIL, and has been used for the whole family, and the second one is one that FIL made to match the first one. We never had the girls in our room though, they wouldn't fit and we would never have got any sleep with the grunting, snoring, snuffling and other little noises they make all night!!

We will be transitioning into the cots very soon though...]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:08:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909092&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909092 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : We used the cot from the beginning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909076&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909076 Author: lisa85
Subject: 31135
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 7:45am

We used the cot from the beginning and had no problems :) Bassinets are sweet and I can see how they would be handy in those early weeks but I think they are more of an unnecessary luxury item. They grow out of them so fast.]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:45:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909076&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909076 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : We dont have a bassinet and are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909062&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909062 Author: HuntersMama
Subject: 31135
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 7:25am

We dont have a bassinet and are planning to use the cot straight away. We do have a Qunniy buggy with a bassinet top which people do use for baby to sleep in so we could use that but wont be buying a seperate bassinet.]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:25:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909062&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909062 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : We had a bassinette in our room...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909038&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909038 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 31135
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 1:36am

We had a bassinette in our room and then moved Ty into his cot into his own room .
I couldn't not use the bassinette we have, my grandma bought it for my parents when they were preg with me , I slept in it ,my brother and sister did , my cousins did , Caitlyn did , Tyler did and the next one will .
Plus, its beautiful , mahogany wood, and it rocks ,its more like a cradle .]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:36:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909038&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909038 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : We went straight into a cot and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909033&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909033 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 31135
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 12:16am

We went straight into a cot and had no problems. For piece of mind though we have an Angel Care monitor and he is in the room right next to us.

ETA Spelling

Edited by rianna08]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:16:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=909033&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#909033 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : I found it really helpful having...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908986&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908986 Author: arohanui
Subject: 31135
Posted: 24 January 2010 at 10:16pm

I found it really helpful having a bassinette cos it meant we could have bubs in our room - I found it alot easier having him so close to me. It meant that whenever I woke up feeling paranoid, I could just reach my hand out and put my hand on his chest to make sure he was still breathing lol. Also I found I could get back to sleep easier not really having to get up and walk around anywhere.

If you're not planning on having baby in your room, then I def wouldn't bother getting a bassinette though, you can just put bubs straight in the cot ]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:16:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908986&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908986 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : Definately don&#039;t have a big...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908928&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908928 Author: 0mrs0ana0
Subject: 31135
Posted: 24 January 2010 at 9:37pm

Definately don't have a big bedroom, but the "nursery" is right next to ours, so we'll be sweet.

Thanks for the info ]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:37:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908928&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908928 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : Def dont need a basinette, my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908924&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908924 Author: Manda08
Subject: 31135
Posted: 24 January 2010 at 9:34pm

Def dont need a basinette, my DS only lasted 6 weeks in his, he out grew it... he looked so tiny in the cot. I have now sold the basinette because next time i will just go straight to the cot.

The only good thing i would say was it was nice having him closer and the basinette just being right there and i didnt have to get up.. but some people have big enough rooms to have the cot right there

You are certainly right on people thinking you are loaded when you are pregnant.]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:34:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908924&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908924 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : I wasn&#039;t going to get a bassinet,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908923&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908923 Author: High9
Subject: 31135
Posted: 24 January 2010 at 9:33pm

I wasn't going to get a bassinet, was going to put baby straight into a cot, but got a lot of pressure from my family about it being easier to have baby in with dp and I for the first few months so we've now decided to get a bassinet as the cot won't fit in our room with our bed.

Bare in mind some babies don't like bassinets, my mum has told me that I used to scream and cry when ever I was put in it or near it but as soon as I was placed in a cot I would stop. ]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:33:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908923&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908923 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : Just trying to keep costs down...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908912&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908912 Author: 0mrs0ana0
Subject: 31135
Posted: 24 January 2010 at 9:30pm

Just trying to keep costs down is all...

I can't get over how expensive cots are!? Then then mattresses? Mattress cover? Sheets? Quilt!?

Same again for a bassinette!

Do people think that cause you're PG you're loaded with cash LOL ]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:30:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908912&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908912 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : Nope, you do not need a bassinet...but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908902&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908902 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 31135
Posted: 24 January 2010 at 9:26pm

Nope, you do not need a bassinet...but they look cute.

Actually one thing I think I would get if I did this again would be a moses basket. I'd be interested to hear other's thoughts on this ]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:26:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908902&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908902 <![CDATA[Do you need a bassinette & a cot? : Curious.... do you really need...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908889&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908889 Author: 0mrs0ana0
Subject: 31135
Posted: 24 January 2010 at 9:23pm

Curious.... do you really need a bassinette?

Or can you just use a cot and swaddle them in?]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:23:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31135&PID=908889&title=do-you-need-a-bassinette-a-cot#908889