DIY Bassinet
- 1). Wash out the laundry basket with a mild soap. Dry with a clean towel.
- 2). Cut the foam to fit the inside bottom of the laundry basket. It should fit snugly inside the laundry basket without any movement. Shifting of the foam could result in injury if the child's hand or foot got lodged in the basket.
- 3). Wash all bedding to be used in the bassinet. Use a detergent safe for a newborn's sensitive skin.
- 4). Place the fitted sheet over the foam piece. Make sure it fits securely over the foam. Pin any excess fabric underneath the foam to ensure the sheet stays in one place.
- 5). Add a breathable receiving blanket to the bassinet to have handy for swaddling a newborn. Use newborn pajamas or blanket sleepers instead of bulky blankets to avoid suffocation.
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