Remember that this is a sales person who is trying to sell stuff and not necessarily give you the information that you want...

We've checked out the strider in two places... One is quite happy to say that the regular seat is suitable for newborns as it does recline to flat, the other insists that the bassinette attachment is absolutely necessary. Strangely enough, everything is more expensive at the shop that insists the bassinette is required and the sales people there really go for the hard sell...

I'm pretty sure we will be getting the strider, and just as sure that we won't be getting the bassinette. I know of several people who have used the regular strider seat from birth. And several others who have used the bassinette, but as their baby's regular sleeping place for the first few months as well.

BW