By Robin Elise Weiss (From About.com)
Where your new baby will sleep may be something
you haven't give much thought to prior to now. But as you start
shopping you might realize it's not the easy decision it once
was. There is the traditional crib. What about the bassinette
for when the baby is very small? Perhaps co-sleeping or the
family bed is your style? Here are some of your choices...
These cribs tend to be shorter, but not
necessarily smaller width wise. They also lack some of the
finer features of a full sized crib, like adjustable mattress
height. Many people love them for tight spaces or for keeping
at grandma's house for overnight. These are also frequently
used in a day care setting.
This old fashioned idea of a place for baby to
sleep the first few weeks is still very popular. It's designed
usually to hold babies until a certain weight or until they
can roll over, typically about 3 months of age. These are
great gift items and work very nicely in a downstairs area, so
that you don't always have to run baby upstairs for a nap, or
keep baby in your room the first weeks.
These wooden beauties are not a thing of the
past. While some families are still handing down a family
heirloom, others are choosing to purchase one to start that
family tradition. These are for younger babies to sleep in
until they can pull up or roll over.
