I would fear that such a piece of furniture in the home would rapidly become a
crutch, and might discourage parent/child physical contact and bonding.  I
can't even begin to describe the difference between my breastfed baby who gets
lots of cuddling and a friend's F-fed baby who sits in a swing most of the day
"because it helps him sleep."  There is only 3 weeks difference in age, but
the latter baby makes much less eye contact and requires a pacifier.

Well, it does *sound* like a good idea, and I'm in no position to dispute
their research, but I think there's nothing like the comfort of a nearby
mother or father to "ease a baby's transition into the world."  They have
these in the hospital where I delivered, and I actually (eek!!) sent my 1-day
old to the nursery to see if this bassinet would help - she was very fussy her
first night on "the outside!"  They brought her back after a short time...the
only way she wanted to sleep was on my chest.  Being a first-time mom, I
didn't know if that was safe or a good idea, but my ped came and pointed out
that my daughter had spent 9 months listening to my heartbeat, so she needed
to be kept close to me.  To quote the song, "...ain't nothin' like the real
thing, baby..."  My (5 month-old) daughter still sleeps VERY well tucked in
beside me at night - and I wouldn't have it any other way!  I always recommend
this to new moms - makes breastfeeding so much easier!

Jessica Garrett