We bought a cradle and a cot (and a breadmaker and jaffle maker) from the local recycling centre for $45 all together. DP made a frame for it to lift it to a good height for us, and I sanded and painted it, and it looks awesome. We hope to get 6 month use out of it (until baby can potentially climb/fall out) in our room, before we decide if baby goes into the cot in the nursery or the cot comes into our room (a tight fit.)
We didn't want to spend a fortune on a new one, knowing that it would only get 6 months of use, but at the same time, wanted baby in our room as per SIDS guidelines.
Cradle for DD who stayed in it for around 10 weeks - we got it for $20 on ebay!! Our best buy was like Onyx, Amby hammock for DS, he slept in it from 3 weeks to 11 mths! Was awesome and a lifesaver for a bubby who hated sleeping flat on his back.
Boori Matilda cradle for DDs 1and 2 and it was really good - could wheel it around to wherever suited me during the day, great for next to the bed at night. They were both in it for about 4 months.
DD3 has a hushamok hammock and it is sooooooooooooooooo good. Can give it a gentle kick or shove and it moves gently for ages. I also find that depending on her mood, Miss A may prefer swaying, swinging or jiggling
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Was awesome and a lifesaver for a bubby who hated sleeping flat on his back.
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