I agree, definitely get the bassinette. We had DD in our room for 4 months and gradually moved her into her own room. For me it was so much easier to do the night breastfeeds, not having to get out of bed at all and if she was ever restless I just popped my arm between the bars on the cradle and was able to pat her back to sleep.

Again, it also meant that some of her day sleeps could be with me in the lounge room or I could wheel her around while in the kitchen or bathroom.

She had absolutely no problems transitioning to her own cot in her own room once it was time to go. Even if you don't use it, at least you have it as an option.