Oh thanks for the responses ladies, still abit unsure.

thinking about the cradle cos it might mean that we can keep MJ in the room for longer. We are moving after Christmas so haven't assembled the cot yet (don't have anywhere for it to fit) so hoping to have MJ in our room until we move.

I like the hammocks - used them while working as teacher in 0-2 room - we had 10 of them for the under ones to sleep in and while I found them great for putting babies to sleep cos we could stand and rock 2 at a time I found them hard on my back in putting the babies in and out (I don't have a lot of strength in my lower back - past injury)

Ohhh seems I rambling - the cradle I'm looking at is listed on ebay and not far from me - so if I win it that's great otherwise I guess I will stick with the bassinette.

Once again ladies thanks for your input - it is always great to have so many people to bounce ideas around with!!!