I'd go for the basinette because they are generally higher than the cot so there is not as much bending over - which I assume could be difficult for a c/s wound in terms of soreness. Plus my basinette had castor wheels on it so I could wheel it around the house which meant I didn't have to carry bubs as often if I didn't want to - again something that could be of benefit to a c/s mum?
We had a wooden cradle on casters which was brilliant - the baby would sleep right next to the bed and DP could get up at night to hand bubs to me for a feed and then do a nappy change without me having to get out of bed or lift anything. It was such a big help! Plus as Trill said, I could move the baby around in it to where I was in the house during the day so some sleeps were in the lounge, some in the bedroom. My DD1 was a little baby and she was in the cradle for about 5 months, DD2 was not so small but still lasted 4 months so it was defeinitely worth it.
I had a cot for MJ, i want planning on a c/s but ended up with one.
I cant say that i had any trouble at all putting her down or picking her up at any point.
We had a Cot that had an adjustable height so it was not on the lowest setting.
I will be doing the same this time around, regardless of whether i get my VBAC or end up with a c/s
Thanks so much everyone. Still undecided after all that. I guess I will just have to wait and see. You guys gave me heaps of ideas though. Thanks so much. : )
I had a bassinet but DD ended up co-sleeping with us after night 2 anyway. I actually recovered pretty well from my c-section so bending wasn't a problem. Although you may find it a bit sore, it might not be the huge problem that you think it will
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