New parents often want their baby close to them when sleeping. By placing a baby bassinet in your bedroom, you can keep your baby close to you, while enjoying the benefits of having a baby nursery set up in another room. Many parents choose to put their baby to bed in their crib at night, then when baby wakes up in the night for feeding, mom can put baby down in the bassinet, saving her from getting up and trudging back down the hall.

Baby bassinets are also useful if your house is two or more stories. By having a baby bassinet set up on a different floor than your nursery, you save yourself many steps over the course of a day. No matter where your baby goes to sleep, there is a safe and comfortable bed nearby.

One type of portable baby bassinet is called a Moses basket. These are typically woven wicker baskets with carrying straps and blanket lining. Moses baskets are a convenient choice for on-the-go parents. Whether you just use it in your house or take it with you when you travel, having a Moses basket means your baby always has a safe place to rest.

A bassinet can usually only be used for the first few months of your child's life, which makes many parents question their utility. While it is true that once your baby starts to roll over and pull themselves up you will have to stop using it, a bassinet is still a worthwhile investment. The first few months with a new baby is the time when you are most exhausted, and most likely still becoming comfortable in your roll as a parent. Anything that you can do to make you and your baby's life more comfortable is probably worth the investment.