bassinet
noun
bas·si·net
ˌba-sə-ˈnet 
ˈba-sə-ˌnet
: a baby's basketlike bed (as of wickerwork or plastic) often with a hood over one end
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The new mom also shared a photo of the baby girl lying bundled in a bassinet.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Aim for at least half, though ideally more, of your baby's naps to be in their bassinet or crib.
—Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
The stroller comes with a comfortable bassinet insert, ideal for helping your baby get to sleep and stay asleep.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
The post also included a photo of the baby bundled in a bassinet with a blanket that has her name stitched on it.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Aim for at least half, though ideally more, of your baby's naps to be in their bassinet or crib.
—Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
The stroller comes with a comfortable bassinet insert, ideal for helping your baby get to sleep and stay asleep.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
The post also included a photo of the baby bundled in a bassinet with a blanket that has her name stitched on it.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Bassinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassinet. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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bassinet
noun
bas·si·net
ˌbas-ə-ˈnet
: an infant's bed often with a hood over one end
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