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Bassinet

usgb/ˌbæsɪˈnet/Volume
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Infant Usage

A bassinet is specifically for infants, usually newborns up to about six months old.

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Once the baby outgrows the bassinet, it's time to use a crib.
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Temporary Bed

A bassinet is often used as a temporary first sleeping place for a baby, not a permanent one.

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I set up a bassinet in our room for the first few months after our baby is born.
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Portability

Bassinets are lightweight and often portable, which makes them easy to move around.

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We have a portable bassinet so we can easily take it with us when visiting grandparents.
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