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Bassinette Question

11 years ago

My grandson and his wife are expecting a new baby next month and I want to knit a little blanket for the bassinette. Can anyone give me any idea what size it should be?

I've done one for a full size crib but want to do one for the bassinette.

All help will be greatly ppreciated.

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tami_ohio
11 years ago
Ivamae, the best I can find doing a search is that bassinet mattresses are 12" x 28". Hope this helps. And congratulations on becoming a Great Grandma!

Tami
MiMi
11 years ago
I would think the size of a receiving blanket would be nice. They are 30" square. Yes.. congratulations on the new baby!
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ivamae
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks to both of you. I had searched as well for the size and found it hard to believe that they are just 12 inches wide. If that is the case, then maybe 30 inches is a bit much. I'm beginning to think maybe about 25 or 26 inches wide. Perhaps then it would also fit in a buggy. What do you think?
sc_irish
11 years ago
Regrettably, most new moms today only use a blanket OUTSIDE the sleeping time - to swaddle and snuggle. Moms are taught to NOT use a blanket while babies are sleeping (on their backs) but rather are using a sleeper-vest for warmth. Also, do they already have a buggy? Keep in mind that all babies are now 'strapped in' therefore their legs need to be 'free' - such as in car seats, strollers, etc. Yes, a blanket could be used OVER them once they are strapped in. Seems a receiving blanket size would be of the most use. Congrats on the pending arrival!
ILoveRed
11 years ago
I have a new grandson--3 months old now.

We did not use blankets at all and still don't . Daughter likes these pre-made, all in one swaddlers. I swaddled my babies but just used blankets. Amazed at the cool stuff that's out there.

Even in the car seat and stroller the don't use blankets, they have this sleeping bag type thing that zips around.

How about if you knitted a blanket to use on the floor for "tummy time". With baby's sleeping on their backs all the time they have to do tummy time with mom and dad so they don't get flat heads and strengthen their necks (according to dd).

At my house we are always looking for a soft blanket for that activity. I guarantee you that blanket would see a lot of photo ops :-)
kathleen44
11 years ago
Depends too on size of bassinette they have and are going to use, some are tiny and others huge ones that are wooden and swing back and forth. I belive you want something to tuck completely around the tiny baby.

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