Crib or Basanette?

I can't decide.
I like the solid wood cribs because they look secure and safer for baby, they are big tho and i don't have heeps of room atm, plus they are stationary.......but i like the basinettes because i can move them around and keep it next to my bed, however they don't look so secure and i don't know how long it will be safe to keep baby in one.....
so what do people think? anyone prefer one or the other? anyone do both?

Cribs are meant to be used long term, bassinets you can only use for a bout 3 months so your best bet is to buy a crib, maybe find one that is a little smaller.

I got both, but for now my daughter is in the bassinette until she turns 3 months or 15 lbs, whichever comes first. And yes, the bassinette is a godsend when it comes to moving the baby around. Mine has a little storage area underneath that I keep changes of clothes, diapers, wipies and the other little doo dads (baby nailclippers, nasal aspirator etc) I roll it out to the living room during the day and then back into my bedroom at night. its so nice   But for long term, a crib is a better bet.

my son only stayed in his baasanette for about 1 month so it's up to you but if you get one i wouldn't spend a lot on one. i bought mine from a friend for $10.00. No bells or whistles but it served the purpose for the first month. Now he is in his pack & play in our bedroom. he is 2 months. I just haven't been able to put him in his room by himself yet, but there is a crib there.

Quoting nvoytek:“ I got both, but for now my daughter is in the bassinette until she turns 3 months or 15 lbs, whichever ... [snip!] ... living room during the day and then back into my bedroom at night. its so nice   But for long term, a crib is a better bet.”

cool, thats what i was kinda thinking, i'm allready not likeing the idea of leaving bubby in another room while he's sleeping so i want to move him to where i am. I guess it will come down to finding an el cheepo one then..... cheapest i've seen so far was $65 so that would be a waist if it's only for a month.

Quoting Kristina and Co:“ cool, thats what i was kinda thinking, i'm allready not likeing the idea of leaving bubby in another ... [snip!] ... down to finding an el cheepo one then..... cheapest i've seen so far was $65 so that would be a waist if it's only for a month.”

it isa bit expensive if you dont plan to use it long or keep it for future kids. Mine was a gift from my mother that I got while I was pregnant with my first child. The one she got me is absolutely gorgeous and I intend on using it for all of my future children as well. Perhaps you could hint around to one for your baby shower?

i got both and neither of my kids liked the bassinett. my daughter wouldnt sleep anywhere but on my chest and my son wont sleep anywhere but his crib. i bought a video monitor tho so that i can keep an eye on him because he is only 2 months old. i think the bassinett is too constricting my kids both never liked it right from the get go they would scream when i would put them in it. all kids are diff tho and urs might love the bassinett!

We bought the Graco Travel Lite Basinett - its like a small version of a pack n play. Kailyn just turned 4 months and still uses it. We will probably get a few more months out of it. Even if she does out grow the top part, we can remove the basinett function and let her sleep in it with the matress pad on the "ground" (not really the ground - the bottom of the pack n play part). I am glad I havent bought my crib yet - it would just be taking up room. The basinett is nice because it is small, easy to move, easy to travel with and it is cute! Right now since she is on the top part we store extra blankets and stuff in the space under the basinett, so it doubles as some storage space for us! I'd go for the basinett first... if you dont use it long you can resell it through craigslist and get some money back for it. It definitely wasnt a waste of money for me.

I bought a bassinet for my little one and it should be in this week from walmart.com. It was only $40 and I read the reviews and it seems to do the job for a few months (not longterm tho) We have a crib set up in his room, but I want him in our room at first. butI would definitely check Walmart.com, no shipping if you get it sent to your Walmart, very great deal! Good luck.

I'd probably be getting a bassinett but I have a cradle to use in our room, it was passed down from my mom. I'm definatly getting a crib though for the baby's room. It all depends on what you want to do. I'd get a crib for sure though.

Quoting Kristina and Co:“ Crib or Basanette? I can't decide. I like the solid wood cribs because they look secure and safer for ... [snip!] ... know how long it will be safe to keep baby in one..... so what do people think? anyone prefer one or the other? anyone do both?”

I put crib if your only going to get on or the other. A crib last way longer then a bassinet. Bassinet isn't ment to be forever..But if you have the extra money I'd get both. Because the bassinet is realy handy. I got both.
This is the one I got.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8056730

Quoting Kailyn's Mama:“ We bought the Graco Travel Lite Basinett - its like a small version of a pack n play. Kailyn just turned ... [snip!] ... use it long you can resell it through craigslist and get some money back for it. It definitely wasnt a waste of money for me.”

I just looked them up. I can get one of those new for $50 here and a basinette would start at $65 second hand..... thanks for the idea thats a good one 

Quoting Kristina and Co:“ I just looked them up. I can get one of those new for $50 here and a basinette would start at $65 second hand..... thanks for the idea thats a good one ”

No problem! I'm glad I could help! I have only good things to say about ours!

I think it depends, I personally dont think im going to use a bassinet. You can place a newborn in a crib just fine as long as you use those padding things to keep him/her from moving and about it being mobile while you are doing things around the house.... you can get those playpens that have a little mattress and convert into a bassinet. plus the bassinet can only be used for a couple of months and then you have to put it away and becomes another piece of clutter around the house. just my thoughts though!!!

Quoting yunex:“ I think it depends, I personally dont think im going to use a bassinet. You can place a newborn in a ... [snip!] ... of months and then you have to put it away and becomes another piece of clutter around the house. just my thoughts though!!!”

We used a sleep positioner and hated it - it was one of the inclined ones and we used it as was directed (which also was common sense) and she managed to go UP it and her head was dangling off the incline (while I was asleep)! That was the last time I used it! The bassinet I was talking about is a smaller version of what you are talking about (like a playpen). I recommend it as a way to save space until a larget piece of furniture is needed.

I really just wanted to comment on my bad experiences with the sleep positioners which didnt prevent my 1-2 week old baby from moving. And she managed to defy gravity and go up it! LOL.