bassinets

Definition of bassinetsnext
plural of bassinet

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Recent Examples of bassinets According to the agency, the bassinets’ attachment mechanism can create a dangerous gap between the bassinet and an adult mattress, creating a hazard for infants. Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bassinets
Noun
  • And the Safe Sleep for Babies Act, signed into federal law in 2022, outright banned the sale of drop-side cribs and crib bumpers that could potentially suffocate infants.
    Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Cellphone mounts or cradles allow people to access their mobile devices at all times.
    Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The terrain is mostly flat, and there are plenty of electric buggies for whizzing around.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Barns, open pastures, horses and buggies, and small towns define this stretch of Amish Country, offering a quiet change from the busy cities left behind.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The 7-month-old baby, identified as Kaori Patterson-Moore, was struck while inside one of the strollers.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Families gathered behind police barricades with strollers, signs and winter blankets, waiting as the justices heard arguments inside.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Babies here are moved around in sleds, not prams.
    David Greig September 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Bassinets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bassinets. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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