8 Best Smart Bassinets and Cribs

The SNOO Smart Sleeper is the Rolls-Royce of the bassinet world. Designed by pediatrician Harvey Karp, this safe space promises to help baby sleep an extra one to two hours per night. (And when you’re a sleep-deprived new parent, an hour or two means everything.) The SNOO automatically reacts to sleep disturbances with white noise and a gentle swaying motion. Better yet, the reactive system changes its cadence and pace of motion to match your little one’s cries. Plus, a built-in swaddle emulates the snug feeling of the womb and keeps your infant safely snoozing on their back. Want to track your little one’s sleep cycle? The SNOO app provides a daily sleep report alongside expert tips. Granted, it’s expensive, but this Best of Baby award-winning bassinet goes on sale a couple of times a year—so keep your eyes peeled for major discounts. Plus, it’s the first device of it’s kind to receive De Novo classification from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ability to keep sleeping babies safely on their backs. Safe and effective? Sounds like a winner to us!

Dimensions: 35.75" (L) x 19" (W) x 31" (H) | Weight: 38 lbs. | Age range: 0 to 6 months | Capacity: 25 lbs.

Looking for a SNOO alternative? Try the Sense2Snooze Bassinet by Graco. It’s equipped with cry-detection technology, meaning a built-in microphone picks up on baby’s cries and automatically responds with a variety of soothing sounds and motions. It offers three motion speeds and two vibration settings—plus soothing songs, nature sounds and white noise. Better yet, you can save your little one’s favorite settings to help them drift back to sleep in the blink of an eye. Aside from the smart features, this bassinet has plenty of benefits: Mesh sides allow for airflow while a reversible canopy blocks out the early morning light and built-in wheels let you move the bassinet from room to room.

Dimensions: 26" (L) x 19" (W) x 41" (H) | Weight: 21.94 lbs. | Age range: 0 to 12 months | Capacity: 20 lbs.

Unwilling to invest in a smart bassinet you’ll only use for a short space of time? We hear you, as does the team at Cradlewise. This innovative device converts from a bassinet to a crib, meaning you can use it for up to 24 months. But that’s not even the best part: This all-in-one smart crib has a built-in video monitor that senses when baby is about to wake and automatically responds with gentle bouncing and calming music. And if your little one needs some one-on-one attention, you’ll receive a notification on the app. Want to keep an eye on your little one while they nap? Use your smartphone to monitor anytime. You can also gain insight into baby’s rest cycle with the app’s sleep tracking tool. Oh, and did we mention that it’s Greenguard Gold certified, meaning it’s free from over 10,000 harmful chemicals? With so many great features is it any wonder this smart crib received an honorable mention in our Best of Baby awards?

Dimensions: 40" (L) x 25" (W) x 42" (H) | Weight: 88.2 lbs. | Age range: 0 to 24 months | Capacity: 33 lbs.

Next up is another Best of Baby award-winning smart bassinet: The 4moms mamaRoo. This bassinet has five motion speeds—car ride, kangaroo, wave, tree swing and rock-a-bye—some of which mimic a parent’s calming touch. It also has four soothing white noise tracks that can be set on a timer or controlled remotely via the 4moms app. Other features like mesh sides for added visibility and adjustable height settings, make this a practical pick for room-sharing with baby.

Dimensions: 34" (L) x 24" (W) x 34.5 to 39" (H) | Weight: 30 lbs. | Age range: 0 to 12 months | Capacity: 25 lbs.

Here’s another affordable option with plenty of smart features: The Fisher-Price Luminate Bassinet. The built-in Smart Sensing System detects baby's cries and sends an alert to your smartphone. Using the app you can activate music and vibrations to help send them back to their sweet dreams, without getting out of bed. For times when only mom or dad will do, a motion-activated floor and crib light illuminates your path and casts a soft glow for nighttime check-ins. Soothe baby with a custom white noise soundtrack or click start on the 20-minute “Ready, Settle, Sleep” playlist. All this for under $200? Bargain.

Dimensions: 20.87" (L) x 33" (W) x 38" (H) | Weight: 28.36 lbs. | Age range: 0 to 12 months | Capacity: 20 lbs.

Next up on our list of the best smart bassinets is this bedside sleeper by HALO. It’s the only bassinet with a 360-degree swivel to give you easy access to your newborn at all times. Plus, the bedside wall can be lowered, making it easier for breastfeeding moms and parents with limited mobility to care for baby from bed. Aside from this, the bassinet is equipped with an amber nightlight, a library of four sounds and two vibration levels to keep baby calm and relaxed. Simply press a button on the side of the bassinet to activate these features, which automatically shut-off once the soothing cycle is complete.

Dimensions: 32.25" (L) x 22.25" (W) x 13" (H) | Weight: 23.2 lbs. | Age range: 0 to 9 months | Capacity: 20 lbs.

Searching for a smart bassinet with a small footprint? The bedside sleeper by Chicco is the one for you. It’s compact and portable with three modes of use as a bedside bassinet, portable sleep space and changing table. The bassinet can be conveniently positioned over the bed to keep baby close during the night. It has a built-in nightlight and a user-friendly interface that lets you turn on comforting vibrations and six soothing melodies at the touch of a button. BONUS: Get $75 off any order of $299 or more on Chicco with the exclusive code BUMP2023.

Dimensions: 28" (L) x 28" (W) x 24 to 33.5" (H) | Weight: 33 lbs. | Age range: 0 to 9 months | Capacity: 20 lbs.

The best smart bassinets and cribs help you to soothe baby hands-free. That’s why we’re big fans of this clever option by TruBliss. Designed with an ambient nightlight, auto-glide movements with adjustable speed settings and a catalog of soothing sounds, this bassinet helps calm baby and lull them back to sleep. The best part? It connects to Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices, meaning you can adjust the sound, light and motion settings with voice commands. Alternatively, you can control the bassinet using the Smart Life app on your smartphone. Plus, the solid wood base gives a mid-century modern vibe that won’t clash with your decor, and it comes with a padded foam crib mattress to boot.

Dimensions: 35.43" (L) x 22.04" (W) x 24 to 31.88" (H) | Weight: 28.26 lbs. | Age range: 0 to 5 months | Capacity: 18 lbs.