{"id":10654,"date":"2022-06-04T15:44:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-04T20:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babypost.com\/?p=10654"},"modified":"2023-08-13T18:47:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T23:47:36","slug":"bassinet-weight-limits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babypost.com\/bassinet-weight-limits\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Different Bassinet Weight Limits"},"content":{"rendered":"
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends<\/a> that babies should sleep in a bassinet until they reach at least 3 months old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is because a bassinet is a safe sleep space that has gone through rigorous testing to ensure that babies sleep safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bassinets are an ideal sleep space for newborns as they are smaller and more compact, which can mimic the closeness that they felt while in utero. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They’re also easier for the parent to tend to the child during the night, which is best for newborns who tend to wake up more frequently than older children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, a common issue with bassinets is that babies tend to grow out of them too quickly. You’ll spend hundreds of dollars on a bassinet, only for your baby to grow beyond the weight limit within just two months! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most parents want their babies to stay in their room for the first six months of their lives, but low bassinet weight limits often don’t allow this to happen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To keep your baby as close to you as possible, we have compiled a list of the most popular bassinets on the market as well as their weight limits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that babies should be placed in a bassinet from birth until they reach at least three months old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is due to the fact that bassinets can fit into parents’ bedrooms easier than cots can, and there is research to suggest that room-sharing can reduce the risk of SIDS within the first six months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This recommendation comes from years of research into infant safety, as well as how bassinets are designed to help promote proper sleeping patterns. Some come with sleep aids such as the ability to rock, shush, or sing the baby to sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, bassinets are generally less expensive than cribs<\/a>, making them a more popular choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, many parents see the price tag of a bassinet and automatically think that they’re getting a better deal than if they were to purchase a cot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, as a cot can last from birth to around 3 years old and a bassinet often only lasts for a matter of months, the cot is often the better value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use us as an example! Our son outgrew the height and weight limit of his bassinet within just one and a half months! Then we had to spend extra on a cot – all because we didn’t check the weight limits on the bassinet! <\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to choosing a bassinet, you need to make sure that you choose something that will suit your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A weight limit is a maximum weight that your baby can safely sleep in their bassinet<\/a> before having to switch to another sleeping space with a larger weight limit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, if a bassinet has a weight limit of only 10 pounds, a baby might only be able to sleep in it for a matter of weeks! <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, some bassinets are able to hold much more weight and therefore can be used for longer periods of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When considering the weight limit of a potential bassinet, it’s important to check the manual or description to see the actual weight limit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people have made the mistake of looking at a sturdy-looking bassinet that looks<\/em> like it should be able to hold much more weight than it does, but actually only holds up to 12 pounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarly, a lightweight-looking bassinet might surprise you and be able to hold much more weight than you originally imagined. So, it’s always important to check the actual weight limit of a bassinet before purchasing it to avoid disappointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a quick list of all of the popular bassinets and their weight limits, as well as how much they weigh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most expectant parents don’t realize this, but you will be moving your bassinet around a lot more than you originally expected! <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, knowing the weight of the bassinet is important. It’s also interesting to see these two numbers next to one another to note that it’s not always the case that a heavier bassinet equates to a higher weight limit. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Choose A Bassinet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Is A Bassinet Weight Limit? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Most Popular Bassinets And Their Weight Limits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n