bassinet help
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Topic: bassinet help
Posted By: bun_in_the_oven
Subject: bassinet help
Date Posted: 20 June 2009 at 12:04pm
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I have just been given a bassinet to use from a friend.. Its in good clean condition and It is a great size but has no fabric cover around the sides or fabric covering the hood on it.. Is this something i should bother about buying.. whats the advantage or dis-advantage of a cover and hood ??? Warmth, SIDS, prettyness etc...
I have purchased a brand new matress and also wondered if i need the plastic matress cover as well ?? Oh its all new to me ! thanks in advance for any advice |
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Posted By: Roses are Red
Date Posted: 20 June 2009 at 12:26pm
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I would say the cover is mainly for look but may keep breezes off too. I wouldn't get a plastic cover for the mattress, you can get pure wool dry liners for cots and basinets which are safer for babies.
Basically it comes down to personal choice a lot of the time ------------- 
 Angel March 2011
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 20 June 2009 at 12:41pm
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I was never fussed about a hood but the one we borrowed had one and I've gotta say after using it, it was handy. Kept the breeze off and also filtered the light for daytime naps. -------------  
 
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 20 June 2009 at 2:32pm
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Has it got solid sides? If it does then the fabric is for looks.
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Posted By: Aquarius
Date Posted: 20 June 2009 at 7:00pm
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agreed..! if its solid fabric can be nice to match nursery etc etc..
but if its cane i spose a fabric surround could benefit from any breezes...! nice project if your great at sewing!! ------------- http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timers/"> 
mum to mr 16 & mr 10 |