We bought a bassinet only because we have a dbl storey house and it gets very hot upstairs, she was Born in Dec. So we got it because our room has aircon. I'm now glad I got it because I didn't like the idea of my little tiny bub being all on her own, I wanted her close by all the time. I'm sure she would have been fine though, I'm just a sook. Our bassinet was $160, so fairly inexpensive. Can you borrow one from a friend or family member rather than buy one if you're worried you won't use it? I Also found it convenient with bf to have her close. Good luck