Is a baby cot necessary?

i think really depends wat u want to achieve eventually. if u wan to sleep train ur baby in their own room, then u will need a cot (buy those convertible) so can continue to use when older. if not that expensive if buy during sales like 12.12. only 200+ brand new with mattress. if u wan convenience, then a bedside bassinet/travel cot or a lounger will be gd (provided ur room or bed has enuf space to put them). personally im getting a cot as i want to sleep train my baby early and to get enuf rest in my own room, without seeing the baby 🤣 a little break is gd. also if there is visitor when the baby is sleeping, they can see him in his own room instead of my room. more privacy.