Bassinet question...

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July 2nd, 2009, 03:35 PM
Plinky

Bassinet question...

Hello!

Just a quick question...

I am looking at buying a bassinet, and I rather like the Kingparrot Bassinet. BUT, it doesn't have anything over the head-area. Like, all the other bassinets have either a hood or canopy type thing, but this one doesn't. I really really like it...but just not sure...can anyone tell me if they need to have a hood/canopy?

Thanks!
:)
July 2nd, 2009, 03:49 PM
~Kim~

I'm pretty sure they are just for show hun. Cots don't have anything over the head area....if you like it go for it.
July 2nd, 2009, 03:51 PM
AliBaby

We didnt have anything over our bassinette. I think they ar ejust for show, not a neccessity. If you like it go for it. Just remmeber they are not in them for very long. I think DD was in hers for 10weeks then she started to get to big for it.
July 2nd, 2009, 03:57 PM
~Hestia~

They sure don't have to have anything over the head. I found a nice large one second hand that hopefully my son will be in for 6 months & it doesn't have any canopy.
July 2nd, 2009, 03:58 PM
mollycat

My bassinet is an old family one and has nothing at the "head" end. I did buy a crook which clamps to the end and holds a mosquito net which dresses it up. I sewed lace to my net which matches the lace on the bassinet skirt.

I can't remember where I bought the crook from, I think I bought it for DS1, so I've had it a long time, but you could try baby shops. It's just a simple metal bar (like a L shape with a bolt/clamp attachment.)
July 2nd, 2009, 03:59 PM
~Trish~

You definitely don't need a hood over your bassinette. I'm not sure what they are meant to do anyway apart from look pretty ;)
July 2nd, 2009, 04:25 PM
Cassius2

i agree with the others it is for the visual aspect only.

we had a moses basket and it doesnt come with a hood and is a 'basinette' type sleep arrangement.
July 2nd, 2009, 05:04 PM
MamaPan

yep we also have a moses basket and this has nothing near the head. you dont need it.
July 3rd, 2009, 10:55 AM
Cassius2

:

yep we also have a moses basket and this has nothing near the head. you dont need it.

*snap* LOL! i cant believe we were neighbours (with our moses baskets and bugaboos lol!) and didnt know it LOL!
July 3rd, 2009, 11:17 AM
Reborn

I have a bassinet with a hood and I used it to put mozzie netting over. We had a lot of spiders and bugs and stuff so it was very helpful.
July 3rd, 2009, 11:23 AM
Heaven

Nope, you don't need it!
July 3rd, 2009, 12:07 PM
Plinky

Oooh, thanks for your fab replies ladies! I really wasn't sure if there was an important purpose to it that I hadn't thought about!

Looks like the decision is made...Kingparrot Bassinet it is!! Yayayay! :dance:

Thanks so much! :D

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