As parents seek to integrate this new child into the everyday and every night routine of the family, observation of the child is of paramount importance.
Convenience becomes the order of the day.
The bassinet fills this need with its mobility and by keeping the child at eye level and within arms length, be it in the bedroom, kitchen, family room, upstairs or downstairs. Since babies seem to sleep more soundly in a small space for those first few weeks, the bassinet is an ideal choice. Relatively inexpensive, the bassinet can be used with each new child and often becomes an heirloom that is passed down to subsequent generations. Of course, proud parents wish to display the baby and since there are many eyelet, lace and satin gowns available for the bassinet, it becomes the perfect showcase when friends come to visit. Many models are available from both domestic and foreign manufacturers, but the basic elements to consider are the same regardless of country of origin and obviously they center around safety.