Archive for November 2nd, 2009
When a newborn baby comes home from the hospital, parents should already have the nursery set up and ready for its new inhabitant. One of the toughest decisions a new parent faces is whether to let the baby sleep in a crib or a cradle for its first few months. On the one hand, cradles and bassinets provide a cozy, enveloping sleep environment that recalls the womb. Then again, you’ll need to make the switch to a crib sooner or later, and it’s debatable whether you want to invest in two pieces of furniture rather than one.
In any case, it’s not so much where the baby lays his head but upon which material. Baby bedding should be soft and comfortable, and a bassinet pad provides a crucial base of structural support. You might not want to start your baby out in a crib as the expansive space isn’t always conducive to comfort. The best course of action might be to use an heirloom bassinet or cradle with brand-new bedding and pads.