The best replacement for cradle is bassinet.

The best alternatives to cradle are rated as following:
★★★★★  bassinet
★★★  crib
★  cot
  heel cup
  cradle to grave
  moses basket
  cradle
  dimmu
  rocker
  mini crib

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Speaking about cradle, one probably shouldn't forget about rocking chair.

Other search terms related to cradle and their ratings are:
★★★★★ rocking chair
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