Though your parents and their parents didn’t have many choices in terms of bassinets —they were pretty standard standalone items until recently —today, there are a wide range of options to choose from:

Adjustable height makes it easier to avoid having to bend over or lift, which causes strain on mom’s incisions Playard: Once called playpens, these mesh-sided spaces work for baby's naps, overnight sleep or simply playing in a contained space (like a hotel room that isn't baby-proofed). Playards usually fold into a compact tower, so they're fairly easy to travel with, especially if you're driving. (They may be a bit bulky for air travel, however.) Depending on which playard you choose, you might also get additional bells and whistles such as a bassinet attachment, a changing station, night light and diaper caddy. For babies up to 20 lbs. Discontinue use when baby begins to push up on hands and knees or has reached the weight limit.Babies need to sleep alone in their own sleeping space with four sides around them," says Dr. Scott. "We want to be sure that the sides of the bassinet aren't made of a soft, plush material that the baby could suffocate against. Mesh sides, which are firmer and allow air to circulate, are okay to use." Rust Copper Nursery fitted sheets: Crib, PlayYard, Compatible with Halo, Nuna Sena, Guava Lotus, 4Moms Breeze, custom sizing

Sage Green Nursery fitted sheets: Crib, PlayYard, Compatible with Halo, Nuna Sena, Guava Lotus, 4Moms Breeze, custom sizing Eucalyptus Nursery fitted sheets: Crib, PlayYard, Compatible with Halo, Nuna Sena, Guava Lotus, 4Moms Breeze, custom sizingBest-selling HALO® BassiNest® is a game changer when it comes to safe sleep. It’s only bassinet that swivels over your bed, so you can sleep inches away from your baby. The lowering wall makes it easy to scoop them up for cuddles or feeds in bed. Converts to a portable nest for around the house so you can stay close to them during the daytime too.