Both times we have used a basinette as co-sleeping wasnt an option for us. I'm a very fussy sleeper and dont stay still and so is DP...

I dont see why bubs cant go straight into the cot... Maybe if you get worried put a single bed or just mattress on there is you have 1. But as you said you have a good monitor... You'll probably get up a few times at first to check or bubs waking for feeds anyways.