The 9 Best Bassinets for Baby, Tested by Parents and Their Newborns

For parents seeking a feature-packed bassinet but not the added expense of smart functionality, the Halo BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 proves that your baby can be soothed into peaceful slumber without the help of technology. With its innovative 360 swivel and easy access to baby, it’s a consistent favorite of parents (including nearly 25 percent of our survey respondents), and our Best of The Bump winner for overall best standard bassinet. (See all of this year’s Best of The Bump winners.)

The Bassinest’s most-talked about feature is the 360 degree swivel, which swings the bassinet towards or away from you and allows you to bring baby extra close without getting out of bed and exit the bed without a bulky bassinet blocking your way. The swivel operates silently (no squeaks!) and was a favorite of both our product tester and the parents we surveyed. “I love how easy it is to swivel closer and away from my bed,” survey respondent Laura gushed. Complementing the 360 degree swivel is the bassinet’s push-down side feature. This isn’t a drop-down side, but instead, the BassiNest features a flexible wall that gently lowers as you push on it. It allows you to easily reach your baby during the night without the need to bend down or twist over (a major plus for moms recovering from a C-section). “The push down side on this bassinet was really easy to use and it made no noise during nighttime feeds,” enthuses our product tester Arica, mom of a 2-month-old.

The Halo BassiNest’s airy mesh sides allow for clear views of baby, day or night—a great bonus, since more than 60 percent of parents we surveyed cited being able to easily see baby as their top consideration when selecting a bassinet. Arica also found the bassinet to be a good size for her baby and her bedroom. However, it’s worth noting that the base has a wide footprint and some parents comment that they find themselves tripping over the splayed feet. However, this wasn’t an issue that concerned Arika. “The legs are a slight trip hazard, but small enough that I was never worried about it,” she explains.

But this bassinet doesn’t just appeal to parents and caregivers; it boasts many baby-approved elements as well. The bassinet’s built-in soothing system features two vibration levels and four calming sounds, adjustable lighting and an automatic shut-off if you doze off and forget. “My son loves the vibrations,” Arica reports. Upping this bassinet’s convenience game is the fact that it’s detachable—while the full bassinet is a little too heavy to be really portable, you can separate and transport the nest (which weighs only 10 pounds) easily throughout your home. Arica tells us that moving it from room to room was a breeze, and let her keep her 2-month-old close by no matter where she was in the house. The bottom line? “For babies and parents alike it’s a win,” says Arica.

Dimensions: 32.25" (L) x 22.25" (W) x 13" (H) (portable nest), 34" (L) x 34" (W) x 36" to 42.5" (H) (full bassinet) | Weight: 10 lbs. (portable nest), 23 lbs. (full bassinet) | Weight capacity: 20 lbs.

A bassinet that promises a better night’s sleep sounds like it’s too good to be true—but our testers found it’s a reality with the Happiest Baby SNOO Smart Sleeper, making it a Best of the Bump award winner for the third year running. “My baby definitely slept better with this bassinet, sleeping longer than previously,” reports one of our product testers Shawna, who tested the SNOO with her 6-week-old baby.

The SNOO is the original smart bassinet, designed by renowned pediatrician and infant sleep expert Harvey Karp, and boasting a combination of automatic soothing features alongside extensive sleep analytics. The ability to detect when baby is fussing and respond automatically with calming womb-like sounds and movements has led to SNOO boldly claiming that both parents and baby will get an extra one to two hours of sleep per night. It’s certainly something our second tester, Caitlin, mom of a 1-month old, experienced. “The gentle rocking motion is very effective in putting our baby back to sleep, which allows us to get more sleep,” she enthuses. Our parent testers also found the cry detection to be very effective. “This bassinet was amazing!” Shawna gushes. “When it detected restlessness or crying, it would start to slowly move and shush the baby back to sleep. It would soothe him and knew exactly when to do it.”

But the SNOO doesn’t just help babies (and parents) get more sleep; it also ensures your little one is sleeping safely. The SNOO is the first and only bassinet to be authorized by the FDA as a medical device for its ability to keep babies sleeping safely on their backs, which helps to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUIDs), including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The SNOO swaddle, which attaches to the bassinet walls, keeps babies securely on their backs for up to six months. “Once I put my baby in the swaddle attached to the bassinet and turned it on with the white noise, swaying and vibration he looked around a little and slowly fell asleep,” explains Shawna. Both testers also appreciated the insight into their baby’s sleep habits displayed on the app. “ It’s super cool to have all of that information handy,” Shawna continues. “Right now he is waking up every few hours to feed but it’s reassuring to know he is still sleeping during these hours.”

While quality of sleep and peace of mind are two priceless qualities, the SNOO does come with a hefty price tag. However, parents have the option of using HSA or FSA funds towards the SNOO or renting the SNOO at a monthly rate. If your budget allows for either of these options, our product tester Caitlin says it’s well worth the splurge. “There's no price you can put on getting a good night’s sleep,” she raved—and we can’t help but agree.

Exclusive offer from The Bump: Spend $199 and receive a complimentary SNOObear (a $59.95 value) at checkout with the code BUMPBEAR.

Dimensions: 35.75” (L) × 19” (W) × 31” (H) | Weight: 38 lbs. | Weight capacity: 33 lbs.

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The Chicco LullaGlide 3-in1 bassinet packs a big punch at an almost-too-good-to-be-true price tag, which is why it’s our Best of the Bump winner for best budget-friendly bassinet for the second year in a row. For under $170 (the lowest price on our list), you get a solid design and three different modes of use: Stationary, gliding or detached from its stand as an easily portable safe sleep space—a feature that wowed Nicole, who tested this product with her 2-month-old baby. “It was amazing to me how it feels so sturdy and secure, yet can be so light when carrying,” she said. Nicole (and her baby) also loved the glide motion. “It’s a manual smooth glide and not an actual rock that my baby was soothed by,” she explains. ”I loved that it was quiet when using this feature as well.”

On top of the 3-in-1 design, this affordable bassinet has a waterproof, easy-to-clean mattress (that comes with a machine-washable fitted sheet), airy mesh that gives you a clear view of your baby, a GREENGUARD Gold certification for low chemical emissions and it folds flat for travel. Nicole gave the Chicco LullaGlide top scores in ease of assembly, effectiveness, portability and, needless to say, value. “When it comes to the features of this bassinet, there were so many that would help me [in] choosing this product over others,” she says.

But perhaps most importantly, Nicole reported that her little one fell asleep easier and slept more soundly in this newborn bassinet—and isn’t that what it’s really all about? “When it comes to my baby sleeping, I felt that she settled better in this bassinet compared to our previous one,” she said. “She did not wake up as much when placing her in the bassinet for sleeping.”

Dimensions: 41.8” (L) × 25” (W) × 29.5” (H) | Weight: 16 lbs. | Weight capacity: 20 lbs.

Looking to keep baby close by for those middle-of-the-night feedings? Look no further than the Arm’s Reach Clear-Vue Co-Sleeper Bassinet. This repeat Best of The Bump winner for best bedside bassinet can be used in two modes: It can function as a freestanding bassinet, complete with four wheels for easy portability (a feature Jessica, our product tester and mom of 1-month-old, calls “extremely convenient”), or it can be used as a co-sleeper, securing to your bedside with a patented attachment strap and plate, and a full drop-down side for easy access.

Both modes impressed our product testers, but bedside mode is where this bassinet really shines. “My baby usually wakes up when I set her down in her crib due to how far I have to extend my arms,” our second tester, Samantha, says about her 3-month-old. “Being able to have the side down and adjust it to the bed, it was so easy and fast to place her in the bassinet.” Our testers also found the drop-down mechanism simple to use. “The side was extremely easy to take down and put back up,” reports Samantha. More importantly, it was a quiet process. “I was able to do it without waking my baby,” she confirms.

On top of its stellar bedside features, the Arm’s Reach Clear-Vue Co-Sleeper also boasts a large attached storage basket beneath the bassinet that can easily hold all of baby’s essentials—and more. “The storage was great,” Samantha gushes. “I can put countless items in it: Toys, pampers, wipes, extra blankets!” This was Jessica’s favorite feature—she tells us it was “very convenient… I didn’t need to walk from [my son’s] nursery to our room in the middle of the night.” Between the storage and bedside functionality, it shouldn’t be a surprise that this bedside bassinet earned top scores from our product testers for its features, but it also got rave reviews for style and design (Samantha describes it as “beautiful,”) and, maybe most importantly, effectiveness: As Samantha tells us, “[my daughter] slept throughout the whole night for the first time ever!”

Dimensions: 34” (L) × 20” (W) × 34.5” (H) | Weight: 26 lbs. | Weight capacity: 45 lbs.

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Some parents might be hesitant to invest in a bassinet, a piece of furniture that can typically only be used safely for a few months. But the Newton Baby Nest 4-in-1 Convertible Crib, a brand-new product that debuted in the U.S. in summer of 2025, effortlessly converts from a bassinet to a full-sized crib, then to a toddler bed and a junior bed, allowing it to grow with your child from birth up to 5 years old. We managed to get our hands on an early sample of this product, and the extended functionality wowed both The Bump editors and our product tester Diana, earning the Newton Baby Nest a spot on this year’s Best of the Bump list.

But the Newton Baby Nest isn’t just a cool convertible gimmick—it’s also impressive, no matter which mode of use you’re in. Of the convertible cribs we tested, the Newton performed best across the different stages. Our tester Diana, mom of a 1-month-old, particularly loved this bassinet’s mattress, which features Newton’s patented Wovenaire technology for maximum breathability. “My baby seemed to really like the spongy texture of the mattress,” she shares, adding that her son’s “sleeping patterns changed for the better” in this bassinet.

In bassinet mode, the Newton Nest features wheels that allow for both easy portability and rocking back and forth. “The ability to gently rock the bassinet was definitely useful,” Diana explains.”The rocking motion helped him fall back asleep whenever he’d startle awake and would soothe him when he had those gassy grunting fits.” With three adjustable height positions, Diana liked the fact that her baby could be at a similar height to her when lying in bed, although she found the mesh panels a little too opaque at nighttime to get a really clear view of her child.

Transforming the bassinet to a crib took a bit longer than initial set-up (you need to take it apart and rebuild), but once done it was simple to convert to a toddler and junior bed. Diana found the toddler bed was a good size for her 2-year-old, noting, “because it’s so low to the ground, the toddler bed would also work as a floor bed.” And while it does come with a hefty price tag, the Newton Baby Nest is essentially four products in one—which helps to justify the cost and “soften the blow,” as Diana puts it.

Dimensions: 30.1" (L) x 22.2" (W) x 31.5" (H) (bassinet mode); 54.2" (L) x 29.7" (W) x 28.9" (H) (crib mode, toddler bed mode and junior bed mode); | Weight: 33 lbs. (bassinet mode); 53 lbs. (crib mode); 46 lbs. (toddler bed mode); 41 lbs. (junior bed mode) | Weight capacity: 20 lbs. (bassinet mode)

Many babies require some sort of movement (from rocking to swaying to bouncing) to help them settle. And while plenty of bassinets can create a sense of motion to help your little one fall asleep, there are few that offer the customization of the 4moms mamaRoo sleep bassinet—making it our Best of The Bump winner for best bassinet with personalized motion.

This newborn bassinet from 4moms features five parent-inspired motions, five different speeds and four white noise options, all of which are easily controlled through the 4Moms app. But where this bassinet takes its tech to the next level is with its FindYourRoo feature. Caregivers simply hold the phone while rocking their baby, and the 4Moms app will tell you which motion and speed combination is most similar to your own motions. This feature wowed our product testers, who both reported that their babies were easily soothed in the mamaRoo sleep bassinet. In fact, it was the favorite feature of Sarah, who tested it with her 2-month-old. “I ended up using ‘Tree Swing’ on the third speed setting,” she says. “That was what the app said was closest to my rocking style, and that seems to be what baby liked!” She adds that “it’s also nice that they're the same motions as the mamaRoo [baby swing]—so if your baby has that (like our household does) then they'll be familiar with the motions.”

If you’re worried that a customizable setup will be difficult to use, let Sarah set your mind at ease—”It's very easy to change what motion on the bassinet you want,” she says, “and it changes pretty seamlessly.” And our other product tester Whisper, who used the bassinet with her 8-week-old, reports that “the movement was extremely smooth and my baby fell asleep relatively quickly in this bassinet compared to his crib.” Whisper adds, “My baby is a Velcro child and hates to be put down. Although he was fussy when I laid him down, he then relaxed once the movement began.” Whisper also found the 4moms mamaRoo sleep bassinet helped her baby sleep for longer stretches. “This bassinet works like a charm!” she raves. “I went from having to get up every two hours to getting five hours at a time.”

Dimensions: 34” (L) × 24” (W) × 39” (H) | Weight: 30 lbs. | Weight capacity: 25 lbs.

Being able to move a bassinet easily from room to room is one of the most important considerations, according to 45 percent of our survey respondents. (This was also essential for me when I welcomed Irish twins, as I could still keep an eye on my one-year-old while my newborn napped.) At just 13 pounds, the BabyBjorn Baby Cradle weighs little more than a newborn—making it easy to pick up and “very light to move around”, enthuses our product tester Brooke. And once you’ve set the bassinet in its location, a sturdy base with non-slip feet keeps it securely in place. “I’ve never seen such a convenient concept,” Brooke says.

Despite being extremely lightweight, Brooke found the BabyBjornBaby Cradle still offered ample sleeping space for her 2-month-old. “I absolutely LOVE how soft and big the cradle is,” she reports. “There’s lots of space for her to sprawl out.”

Brooke loved how easy the bassinet was to assemble. “It was very simple and easy to put together and came with the tool to fasten the bolts together. I was able to assemble this piece of furniture on my own without any help,” she explains. In addition to its portability and ease of use, the BabyBjorn Baby Cradle also earned top scores for effectiveness, style and value. One of its standout features is its gentle swaying motion (which can be done manually or induced naturally by baby’s own movements) that helps to comfort fussiness and promotes restful sleep. “The rocking motion was perfect to soothe my baby. It makes no sound while rocking which is a huge plus,” Brooke shares. “It only takes five minutes for her to fall asleep. It’s a lifesaver.”

Dimensions: 31” (L) × 23” (W) × 26” (H) | Weight: 13 lbs. | Weight capacity: 17 lbs.

A great solution for those that don’t want to invest in a newborn bassinet (particularly when it is used for such a small window of time) is using a pack and play instead during those early months. Their portability and smaller footprint allow baby to remain close by, and they can continue to be used as a sleeping or play space as baby grows. As an added bonus, many come with specific bassinet inserts or attachments. Our favorite in this category (and a Best of The Bump winner) is the Graco Pack n’ Play Close2Baby Bassinet Playard, which includes a portable bassinet as well as a changing pad.

Our tester RaLicia, mom of a 2-month-old, loved the multiple bassinet options. For newborns, the smaller, portable bassinet allows baby to sleep safely by your side throughout the day and night. “Her overnight time of sleep increased as well as her napping time by almost a whole hour. My child usually moves around a lot and I believe the closed-in space helped her stay calm,” she explains. As your infant grows, there’s a separate full-size bassinet option that gives baby more room to stretch while still keeping them safe and secure. “The bassinet is deeper than one I have owned before and has a little bit more room,” reports RaLicia, who also praises the “firm and durable” mattress.

Beyond the dual bassinet options, the Graco Pack n’ Play Close2Baby also features an easy-to-clean changing attachment, a storage organizer for all of baby’s essentials and integrated wheels for easy portability. RaLicia found the wheels particularly useful, and tells us, “I love how they have the option for wheeling it around on one end. That helps when moving it around the house.” And of course as a pack and play, it folds up neatly for storage and includes a durable travel bag. “I packed this up easily in 3 minutes and stored it in the travel bag,” says RaLicia. “I was easily able to store it in a cabinet and it's not too heavy. I could see it being easy to throw in the car or on a plane for travel.”

But perhaps the biggest bonus of all is the fact that it can be used for months—and even years—beyond the newborn stage, up until your little one reaches 30 pounds.

Dimensions: 27” (L) × 29” (W) × 33” (H) | Weight: 30 lbs. | Weight capacity: 15 lbs. (infant bassinet), 20 lbs. (portable bassinet)

Having newborn twins is a daunting endeavor, but the right gear can help. One item that can be worth investing in is a twin bassinet, and our Best of The Bump winner in the category is the Halo BassiNest Twin Sleeper. It allows your children to each have their own sleeping spaces (which is recommended by the AAP for safe sleep), while still having the comfort of being near each other, thanks to a mesh divider that runs down the middle of the bassinet. The ability to keep twin babies close together while they slept was an “invaluable” feature for our product tester Mia, who used it with her 2-month-old twins. “The Halo bassinet has been a game-changer for us,” she raved. “It’s user-friendly and far more practical than having two separate bassinets.”

The Halo BassiNest Twin Sleeper has a variety of soothing features, including two levels of vibrations and four calming sounds, all of which help achieve a better night’s sleep for babies and parents. “The babies slept soundly in the bassinet, often achieving longer stretches than in their crib,” Mia confirms. And this twin bassinet isn’t just designed with babies in mind; it also considers parents and their needs. A nightlight helps caregivers see during middle-of-the-night feedings, push-down sides make lifting twins out easier and the sides automatically spring back up for safety, a feature that Mia found particularly helpful. And once again, like Halo’s other BassiNest models, the standout feature was the swivel option. The swivel feature “has made feeding and burping both twins a breeze,” Mia shared.

With its built-in soothing features and its thoughtful design, the Halo BassiNest can help make twin parents’ lives a little bit easier—and what more can you ask for from a twin bassinet? As Mia says, “I believe this bassinet offers a reliable and practical solution for parents navigating the early stages of twin parenthood.”

Dimensions: 45” (L) × 45” (W) × 36” (H) | Weight: 25 lbs. | Weight capacity: 20 lbs. each, 40 lbs. total | Age rating: N/A

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