I put DD and DS1 straight into a cot, i put DS2 in a bassinette and this bubs is going into a bassinette. I think its easier if you do have a bassinette as you dont have to bend as far over if you did put them in the cot, and also it would be great if you had a c/s. But it is totally up to you. I put DS2 in the bassinette in our room and it was great. With this bubs they have to go in a bassinette as DS2 is still in the cot ATM, hopeing he will be ready for the big "move" to a bed at about 14 months like DS1.
Hope that helped!