bassinet
noun
bas·si·net
ˌba-sə-ˈnet 
ˈba-sə-ˌnet
: a baby's basketlike bed (as of wickerwork or plastic) often with a hood over one end
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And don't miss our guides to strollers, baby monitors, travel strollers, bassinets, and the best baby gear for the first year.
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Nena Farrell, Wired News, 26 July 2025
The crib, or bassinet, is actually the only piece that caters specifically to babies.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
Lind announced the birth in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of Mads in a bassinet alongside a floral arrangement.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 8 July 2025
Consider practical adjustments like moving the bassinet to your bedroom for shorter night trips.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Nena Farrell, Wired News, 26 July 2025
The crib, or bassinet, is actually the only piece that caters specifically to babies.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
Lind announced the birth in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of Mads in a bassinet alongside a floral arrangement.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 8 July 2025
Consider practical adjustments like moving the bassinet to your bedroom for shorter night trips.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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“Bassinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassinet. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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bassinet
noun
bas·si·net
ˌbas-ə-ˈnet
: an infant's bed often with a hood over one end
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