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Get ready for this shocker: No, we did not get a bassinet. When my partner and I told people this, we got a lot of confused faces. But for us, living in a one-bedroom apartment, the Homebase for the crib would be our bedroom. Instead of registering for a bassinet, which we could only use for a few months, I did a ton of research on mini cribs on wheels before deciding on the Babyletto Origami Mini Crib.
If you live in a small space, there are two benefits to choosing a mobile mini crib over a bassinet: 1) you won't need to find a place to store it once your baby grows out of it in a few months, and 2) you will have the flexibility to move the baby around your space as you figure out all of your sleep habits with this tiny new addition.
Before choosing a crib, it's important to consider the amount of space around your apartment or tiny home. My partner and I are fortunate enough to have the space to roll our daughter into a corner of the living room right outside our bedroom door. You should also measure to make sure the mobile crib can make it in and out of any doorway and around any corner.
We ultimately chose the Babyletto Origami Mini Crib, which measures 39.2 inches by 25.7 inches by 36 inches and weighs approximately 50 pounds. The crib is made of pine wood and medium-density fibreboard and includes four locking caster wheels. We found it easy to assemble, and as we wheel it around our apartment, it feels very sturdy and well-made.
Pros: This crib takes up slightly less space than a full-size crib and folds up, available in six colors
Cons: This requires you to do a little extra research on mattresses and sheets since the mattress is not standard-size