We were given a baby moses basket ( bassinet) the day I left hospital from our MIL

She had used one and so thought it would be a great idea for us, and IT WAS !!!

DS slept in the bassinet on the floor in the lounge room of a day and by our bed of a night. We took him to restaurants asleep in it and the movies, cafes and lunch dates. When we went to other peoples homes he would be asleep and I could have my arms free to socialise.... I never wanted to put him down at other peoples houses, with their blankets/beds/animals etc... so it was great for us as we certainly had a busier social life back then

We used it until he started to touch the sides. around 6 months andthen started using his cot for sleeps. I would never recommend sharing a bed ( co sloeeping ) with a newborn. It is very dangerous espeically since you arent used to them being there and they are so small and can easily be smothered, Though I did co sleep with DS from about 9 months for a while...he was able to free himself and move about alot more at that age....

I have recently bought one off ebay for a bargain price. Brand New ....
the one I had with DS got so much use I wore out the handles and they are weak now so I bought a new opne for only $69 including the stand. Its brilliant and very pretty... They have a few different designs. PM me if you want their details. I think its the best thing we had for DS besides the close carrier/sling.....

And saved me getting up a million times a night just to check he was breathing still (Which you dont think you will do , but trust me... you'll do it and it will drive you crazy going room to room when he /she could be right there next to you ....