Thanks for your responses. I'm still not too sure on the bassinet idea, and at this stage, I'm just leaning towards a cot only. Also, I dont want to have to buy both only to use the bassinet for a short while, as it sounds like we'd only use it for a couple of months anyway. Maybe if we could hire one it would be quite handy though. I might look into that. I know you can hire capsules, maybe same with bassinets?
With the bassinet: are they normally on wheels so you can move it around?

Lucy, can you tell me more about the hammocks? Are they attached to a frame or do they hang from the ceiling? Do thy have a little mattress in them? Do they move when baby moves or are they secure?

I am sorry for all the Q's. I really am completely clueless on all this.
I'm the youngest in my family so have never had a baby in the house before.