We used a bassinette very briefly, before deciding that co-sleeping worked heaps better for us. The bassinette was also useful as it could be easily moved out of the bedroom for day sleeps.
I found that once I started telling people I was pg they were very generous in wanting to give there now unused baby things. If you let people know (ie:work, neighbours, church, friends) that you are after a bassinette etc, you will be suprised at the people who start offering their things. We have been very grateful of peple's generosity also being on a tight budget.
We have Stewart in our room at the moment in a bassinette, we find it much easier to attend to him while he is with us.
Good luck
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