Moving Your Child from Bassinet to Crib

There are hundreds of babies born every year. Some of these babies begin their life sleeping in cribs, while others are in bassinets. The time eventually comes when you have to figure out when to move your child from bassinet to crib. Reading these tips about moving your child from a bassinet to a crib should offer some clarity.

Adhere to the bassinet's weight limits

There is no uniform weight limit for bassinets. The weight limit is determined by the various manufacturers of the bassinets. Make sure you read the instructions that came with your bassinet to know the specific weight limit for your model. Generally, the weight limit for bassinets is between 10 and 15 pounds.

When your baby starts to move, it is time to transition

As with all baby products, safety is the main concern. When a bassinet is no longer safe, it is time for a crib. Bassinets are unsafe when your child starts to move in it. Typically, this occurs around three months of age. Bassinets are unsafe after that due to their low sides. Once your baby is sitting up or is able to pull up, then there is a chance that he or she could fall out and have an injury.

Move your child when you think the time is right

You do not have to wait until your child has met the weight limitations or is moving to switch to a crib. If you are comfortable with your child moving to a crib, then feel free to move your baby. Guidelines suggest that babies are ready to move to cribs around six to eight weeks of age; however, some parents place their babies in cribs from their time of birth and you can choose to do that, too.

Rest assured

Knowing when to transition your child from a bassinet to a crib is an understandable concern for you as a parent. Knowing the guidelines should allow for an easy, informed resolution. Then your concern can shift to how to get your baby to sleep in the crib!