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4 Important Things to Remember When It Comes To Bassinet Safety

  The list is long when it comes to ensuring a safe environment for your baby.  There’s a list of baby proofing for every room in the house, car, and where they sleep.  Since a newborn can sleep for up to 17 hours a day, it’s essential to make sure that their bassinet is safe. While many parents also consider using a crib for a newborn, most opt for bassinet during the early months of life. A bassinet provides a safe and secure sleeping space that is close to you. Arm’s Reach has been a trusted brand for more than 25 years and coined the phrase “Co-sleeper®.” The first Arm’s Reach® bassinet was created by parents who wanted a safe...

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When Is Baby Too Big For Bassinet and Other Questions New Parents are Asking

  New parents always have lots of questions and one of the most important ones is how to get some sleep.  According to the National Sleep Foundation newborns should get 14–17 hours of sleep over a 24-hour period. Even though that sounds like a lot and parents should be able to get some rest, constant feedings, diaper changes, and getting back to sleep can take up a lot of time.   Why use a bassinet in the first place? Many new parents decide to use a bassinet for a variety of reasons.  A bassinet is different from a crib because it’s much smaller and is specifically designed for babies up to five or six months old. Bassinets are usually more...

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The Important Benefits of Using a Baby Bassinet For Your New Baby

The arrival of a new baby is an exciting and joyous time for a family. It can also be a bit overwhelming, especially when it comes to figuring out the best way to keep your little one safe and comfortable. One important decision that new parents must make is whether to use a bassinet for their newborn. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of using a bassinet for your newborn, including what the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends, what doctors recommend, and safe sleep tips from Arm’s Reach®.   About the Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper The Arm’s Reach® Co-Sleeper® baby bassinet is a unique creation that began with a mother and father’s need for a safe sleeping environment...

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Finding The Best Bassinet For Baby Is Not As Hard As You Think

It can be overwhelming to shop for a bassinet and select just the right one. You want to find something that is perfect for your new baby and also fits the practical needs of your space, bed, and how you live.   The Arm's Reach® Co-Sleeper® Baby Bassinet was founded 25 years ago and was the first patented co-sleeping product on the market that attaches securely to a parent’s bed. This means that the company has decades of experience to create a series of bassinets that are just right for you and your family. Parents with a newborn gravitated towards Arm’s Reach Co-sleeper bassinets because it encourages healthy bonding.  It helps when breastfeeding because the baby is so close to...

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The Best Bassinet for Small Spaces Has These 5 Things

The best bassinet for small spaces is out there! Loving your home doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a lot of space. It can feel overwhelming to think about everything that a baby needs when living in an apartment or small home.  But with a few suggestions on what to look for, you’ll be well on your way to maximizing your space for everything that your little one needs.  Today, we start with how to find the best bassinet for small spaces that is safe, stylish, and fits even the smallest spots.   Important factors to remember First of all, keep in mind that a baby will stay in a bassinet for approximately five months. How long they use the...

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