I liked having the bassinet, mine was portable so I could roll it from room to room with me if I needed to and have it right next to my bed at night. Justice outgrew his by three months but he was a very chunky baby so depending on yours you may be able to keep it for longer. I think it's a must have for those first couple of months that the baby wakes up all through the night, unless you have room in your bedroom for a crib.