"Just Say No" to Heirloom Bassinets and Moses Baskets

     As stated above, saying no to old and used bassinets, moses baskets, and cradles may be just as important as saying no to drugs. Just like car seat safety, it is important to purchase new equipment when it comes to areas that your baby will be spending a lot of time, like in the piece shown here.

     Purchasing a moses basket will allow you to keep your newborn baby in a safe and secure bed while allowing you the flexibility of keeping the baby nearby. This portability benefit will give baby safety and security as you can keep him safe from other children and pets, and be able to keep an ear on him for any signs of distress.

    Here are a few more baby safety tips recommended by ConsumerReports.org:

• Don't leave your baby unattended in a rocking cradle. Use the hardware to stop the rocking motion before your baby's bed and naptime, and around pets and toddlers.

  
• If you carry or move a bassinet or cradle, do it without your child in it.

  
• Use only the mattress or pad provided by the manufacturer and only the fitted sheet made for the bassinet, and put your baby to sleep in a wearable blanket (swaddle sack) instead of covering him with a blanket.

  
• Don't add any bedding, such as a mattress, pillow, comforter, or padding, to your baby's bassinet or cradle.

  
• Don't let strings, toys suspended from a mobile, or window blind or curtain cords hang into the bassinet. Position the mobile so your baby can't reach it. Don't worry; it will still stimulate him. And don't add any suspended toys on your own. To reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, place your baby on her back in a cradle or bassinet, just as you would in a full-size crib.

Source:       http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/nursery-furniture/nursery-furniture-bassinets/furnishing-the-nursery-crib-alternatives-503/bassinet-and-cradle-safety/0704_crib-alternatives_bassinet-and-cradle-safety.htm

     Your newborn baby is a precious commodity and deserves to have the safest and most up-to-date equipment your budget allows. There are many safe and budget friendly products in the baby world to choose from so take your time, look around, and choose a bassinet that makes you smile when you walk into the nursery – because you never know what dirty diaper might be lurking behind that door!  “Just say Yes” to baby safety!!

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Paige Pehrson Marsh is the owner of Lullaby Bassinets, an online baby bassinet boutique. Paige began this site after having three babies in three years, and found that a moses basket was beneficial in keeping her newborn babies safe yet nearby while going about her daily activities. Now, she has the opportunity to spread the joy to other new moms with the same concerns! See for yourself how much functionality and beauty a baby bassinet gives you and your home!