bassinet – Francois et Moi https://francoisetmoi.com Making a Handmade Modern Home one DIY project at a time. Mon, 24 May 2021 19:27:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/francoisetmoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Untitled-2-2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 bassinet – Francois et Moi https://francoisetmoi.com 32 32 76357554 Our Experience Renting the Snoo Bassinet https://francoisetmoi.com/diy/our-experience-renting-the-snoo-bassinet/ Mon, 24 May 2021 19:27:51 +0000 https://francoisetmoi.com/?p=19624 Choosing a bassinet can be overwhelming! Read about my (unsponsored) experience using the Snoo Bassinet with my 2nd child. Let’s talk about bassinets. With the recall of the Rock n Play (which is what we used the first time around) I wasn’t sure what to do for our second. I spent an embarrassing amount of time researching your suggestions last summer and actually had a lot of anxiety around choosing one because I didn’t want make a wrong decision. But the truth is every baby is different, so all you can do is pick one, try it and if it’s not working, try something else. We decided to try the Snoo, and at first, Leo didn’t seem to like it. We put it away for a week, gave it another shot, and it has been great ever since. The Snoo senses when he’s fussing and turns on soothing noises + swaying motion. It ACTUALLY calms him down and puts him back to sleep—much of the time. Good to Know There’s something called the ‘Motion Limiter‘ setting that’s typically used for preemies and newborns, when less motion is needed to soothe. I’d recommend turning this feature on right away. Without it, […]

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]]> 19624 10 Highly Recommended Bassinets from Fellow Moms https://francoisetmoi.com/diy/10-highly-recommended-bassinets-from-fellow-moms/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:00:23 +0000 https://francoisetmoi.com/?p=19227 Not sure which bassinet to go with? We’ve polled our audience and have the top ten highly recommended bassinets from fellow mamas. About a month ago, I asked for your input in IG stories: what bassinet did you use with your babies and would you recommend it to fellow mamas? The first time around, we used a Fisher-Price Rock n Play which are now recalled, so we’re looking for suggestions for baby #2. Sleep is SO important for both baby and parents, and so I wanted to hear the tried-and-true bassinets that worked great for you guys. Your response was overwhelming! Thank you everyone who shared their recommendations. Without further ado, here are your favorite bassinets!  Most Recommended: Halo Bassinet with the Newborn Insert “After experiencing extreme sleep deprivation for almost a year with my first baby, I knew I needed to teach my second baby good sleep habits from birth. I chose the halo bassinet because I could pull it right up to my bedside, the “walls” are mesh so I could see her without having to sit up, and the collapsible side makes those middle of the night feedings easier all while creating a separate sleep environment for […]

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