The 10 Best Bassinets for Baby, Tested Through the Night

A bassinet that promises a better night's sleep sounds like it's too good to be true—but it’s a reality with the Happiest Baby SNOO Smart Sleeper, which is why it earned our Best of The Bump award for best bassinet. (Head here to see all of this year’s Best of The Bump winners.) Favored by a whopping 25 percent of our survey respondents, the SNOO was designed by renowned pediatrician and infant sleep expert Harvey Karp. Thanks to a combination of soothing features—including being able to detect when baby is fussing and respond automatically with a rocking motion and increased white noise—the SNOO claims to help both parents and baby an extra one to two hours of sleep per night. It certainly worked for our product tester, who told us, “The gentle rocking motion is very effective in putting our baby back to sleep, which allows us to get more sleep.”

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 approved 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 SIDS and SUID. Not only does the SNOO swaddle keep babies securely on their backs for up to six months, but the breathable mesh walls of the bassinet also promote healthy airflow. Our product tester, who rated the SNOO a 5 out of 5 for its features, was particularly impressed by these safety considerations. “The bassinet had so many desirable features!” she reported. “It lays flat and has a swaddle that you can attach to the sides, so you can be confident baby is lying on their back and is safe.”

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 purchasing a certified pre-owned SNOO for a lower price or renting the SNOO at a monthly rate. If your budget allows for any of these options, our product tester says it’s 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. Even better, And if you use the code BUMP3 at checkout, you can add three complimentary SNOO sacks to your order—a $104.85 value.

Dimensions: 35.8" (L) x 19" (W) x 31" (H) | Weight: 38 lbs. | Weight capacity: 33 lbs. | Age rating: Up to 6 months

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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. Not only is it a great bedside bassinet option, but it’s an all-around solid pick: Our product tester, who has a 1-month-old baby, gave it 5 out of 5 scores for its features, style and design and, maybe most importantly, effectiveness: “My baby had no issues falling asleep in this bassinet,” she shared. “My baby also doesn’t mind lying in the bassinet during the day while I get things done around the house.” If that’s not all, 7 percent of our survey respondents also raved about this option.

The Arm’s Reach Clear-Vue bassinet can be used in two modes: As a co-sleeper (it securely attaches to your bedside with a patented attachment strap and plate) or as a freestanding bassinet (with four wheels for easy portability). Our product tester found both versions to be equally impressive. When used as a co-sleeper bassinet, she reported that it was “not hard at all to lift my baby out for feedings at night”. And in freestanding mode, she raved about the bassinet being “very light and portable throughout the house.” That’s what we call a baby gear win-win.

Besides being a versatile bedside bassinet, one of the standout features of the Arm’s Reach Clear-Vue is its storage. The bassinet boasts a large basket underneath, which is ideal for storing all of your little one’s necessities, like diapers, wipes, swaddles and more. Our product tester called this her “favorite feature” on the bassinet, and it’s easy to see why. “This was very convenient so I didn’t need to walk from his nursery to our room in the middle of the night,” she said. From its storage to its multiple modes, this bedside bassinet is top-notch.

Dimensions: 34" (L) x 20" (W) x 34.5" (H) | Weight: 26 lbs. | Weight capacity: 45 lbs. | Age rating: Up to 5 months

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When it comes to portability, few bassinets do it better than the Dream on Me Traveler Portable Bassinet. Not only is this portable bassinet incredibly lightweight (at just under 16 pounds), but it also breaks down and sets up in seconds thanks to its quick-fold mechanism and snap-on legs. And for the times when you're taking it on the go, the Dream on Me comes with its own carry bag, making transport a breeze. “This bassinet is very convenient when it comes to travel,” our product tester reported. “I love that it's easy to put together.”

The Dream on Me bassinet also boasts mesh side panels for optimal ventilation, a washable padded mattress and a roomy interior, giving baby plenty of room to stretch out. “This bassinet is a lot deeper and longer than most bassinets I’ve seen before, which is a really great feature,” our product tester shared. Another feature to love? The price: At less than $80, the Dream on Me bassinet is one of the most affordable options on the market, without skimping on quality. Whether you need a bassinet that easily moves around your home, one to take on your next big travel adventure or one that simply doesn’t break the bank, this portable bassinet from Dream on Me is a top pick (and also a favorite of Dumaplin’s!).

Dimensions: 37" (L) x 22" (W) x 27" (H) | Weight: 15.5 lbs. | Weight capacity: 25 lbs. | Age rating: Up to 3 months.

A swaying motion is known to be soothing for a baby, which means a rocking bassinet can be a great option for those first few months. Our favorite is the BabyBjörn Baby Cradle, which earned 5 out of 5 scores across multiple categories—including ease of assembly, features, effectiveness, portability, style and value. “I will forever recommend this product to any expecting mothers,” our product tester gushed. “It’s a lifesaver.”

So what makes this rocking bassinet from BabyBjörn so special? Well, for starters, its gentle swaying motion—which can be done manually or induced naturally by baby’s own movements—helps to comfort fussiness and promotes restful sleep. “The rocking motion was perfect to soothe my baby,” our product tester shared. “It only takes five minutes for her to fall asleep. It makes no sound while rocking, which is a huge plus!” This bassinet also features airy, mesh sides, a comfortable mattress and a sturdy base with non-slip feet—all of which are made out of OEKO-TEX-certified materials, which ensures nothing harmful or hazardous comes close to your little one. “The quality of the bassinet itself is amazing,” she gushed.

The BabyBjörn baby cradle also boasts a sleek, lightweight design that fits in almost every size and style room. At just 13 pounds, our product tester reported that it was “very light to move around” and also easy to travel with. But despite being light in weight, the BabyBjörn cradle features solid construction—so you can rest assured your little one is getting a safe and soothing slumber.

Dimensions: 31" (L) x 23" (W) x 26" (H) | Weight: 13 lbs. | Weight capacity: 17 lbs. | Age rating: Up to 6 months

When you’re ready to hit the road with baby, be sure to pack the Chicco LullaGo Anywhere Bassinet. In terms of a travel bassinet, this one checks all the boxes: It's extremely lightweight (just 12 pounds!), it folds down flat, it comes with its own carry bag and its metal legs snap on in seconds for easy set-up. It’s no wonder our product tester scored it a 5 out of 5 for portability, describing it as “easy to throw in a car or on a plane for travel.” The LullaGo Anywhere didn't just impress her; it was also recommended by Dumaplin as one of her favorite bassinets.

When you reach your destination, this travel bassinet comes together quickly—our tester gave it 5 out of 5 for ease of assembly—and won’t need tons of space, thanks to its compact footprint. “It was sturdy but still lightweight,” our product tester shared. “I really liked that the legs were vertical and not slanted, so it didn’t take up unnecessary room.” The Chicco LullaGo Anywhere Bassinet also comes equipped with its own waterproof mattress and fitted sheet (two fewer items you need to think about packing) and features four mesh sides for optimal viewing and ventilation. As an added bonus, one of the sides has a storage pocket to help keep baby’s essentials nearby.

The Chicco LullaGo Anywhere Bassinet is also GREENGUARD Gold-certified, which means it is tested for low chemical emissions and promotes healthier air quality around your little one, no matter where your travels take you.

Dimensions: 30" (L) x 18" (W) x 28" (H) | Weight: 12 lbs. | Weight capacity: 20 lbs. | Age rating: N/A

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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 top pick in the category is the Halo BassiNest Twin Sleeper. “This was the best option for my twins and for our family,” said our product tester, who used this product with both of her children from birth to 4 months. The Halo BassiNest 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. “It was a great size for both babies,” our tester told us, “and the mesh wall in between the two sections was really nice for the little ones to still sense each other. We saw them pressing their hands against each other multiple times.”

The Halo BassiNest Twin Sleeper has a variety of soothing features, including two levels of vibrations, three lullabies and three nature and womb sounds. 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, and a back-to-bed reminder chimes in case you doze off during any feedings. But the feature that really helped our product tester was the swivel option—the Halo BassiNest rotates over the bed and has sides that lower to make lifting twins out easier. “I was easily able to tend to either baby, depending on who needed me,” she said.

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 our product tester told us, “It helped us so much the first four months, and it was great having both babies close to each other and in our room.” No wonder 32 percent of our survey respondents were big fans of this brand’s bassinets!

Dimensions: 45" (L) x 45" (W) x 36" (H) | Weight: 25 lbs. | Weight capacity: 20 lbs. each, 55 lbs. total | Age rating: N/A

Investing in baby gear that you can only use for a limited amount of time can be a tough pill to swallow—but the Graco Pack ‘n Play Close2Baby Bassinet Playard is designed to grow with your child from the newborn days through toddlerhood, thanks to its five different modes of use. It comes with a newborn bassinet that can either be placed in the pack and play or easily moved around your home, a feature that our product tester loved. “The function I adored is being able to move the bassinet in and out of the playard,” she reported. “It worked well and my child slept peacefully.”

In addition to the newborn bassinet, the Graco Pack ‘n Play Close2Baby also comes with a full-size bassinet (for when your child outgrows the infant attachment) and a diaper changer, complete with wipe-down fabrics for the inevitable messes. Not only does it function as a bassinet and a changing table, but it also serves as a pack and play: All of the attachments can be removed and the playard can be used through toddlerhood. The Graco Pack ‘n Play Close2Baby is also a great travel option, as it folds quickly with the push of a button, comes with its own carry bag and has wheels for easy portability once it’s set up. This bassinet-playard combo is a baby gear workhorse that you’ll continue to use for years to come—and that’s the best feature of all, in our books.

Dimensions: 33" (L) x 27" (W) x 29" (H) | Weight: 29 lbs. | Weight capacity: 15 lbs. (infant bassinet); 20 lbs. (portable bassinet); 25 lbs. (changer) | Age rating: N/A

The best smart features on a bassinet are the ones that help baby sleep better and longer—and the 4Moms Mamaroo Sleep Bassinet has those in spades. This smart bassinet boasts 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. It was a favorite feature of our product tester, and it’s easy to see why. “If you have a baby who has a hard time going to sleep without being rocked, or needs movement to soothe themselves to sleep, then this would be invaluable,” she said.

The 4Moms Mamaroo Sleep Bassinet isn’t just high-tech, though: It also earned 5 out of 5 scores in ease of assembly (“it can absolutely be done by one person,” according to our product tester) and effectiveness. She reported that her baby fell asleep more easily in the 4Moms bassinet than others, and also slept more soundly while in it—which is exactly what you want out of a baby bassinet.

Dimensions: 34" (L) x 24" (W) x 39" (H) | Weight: 30 lbs. | Weight capacity: 25 lbs. | Age rating: N/A

Infant bassinets can be a hefty investment, with some costing several hundreds of dollars (if not over a thousand!). But the Fisher-Price Soothing View Bassinet balances an affordable price tag (just under $100) and an effective design, making it a favorite of parents—our product tester included. She rated it 5 out of 5 when it came to ease of assembly, portability, style and design and value for money.

Some of the standout features, according to our product tester, included its ability to fold flat when not in use (it collapses to just 4 inches) and its manual locking mechanism. “My favorite feature is that you can fold the bassinet for easy storage when you’re not using it, as well as the rocking feature,” she shared. “Rocking the bassinet is clutch to keep baby asleep without picking him up!”

The Fisher-Price Soothing View Bassinet also has twist-and-lock feet, which allow you to switch from rocking to stationary mode, and tilt-prevention, a safety feature that helps prevent the bassinet from knocking over. “That single-handedly became one of our favorite things,” our product tester shared about the tilt prevention. “We have [multiple] kids, so we were nervous about another child pushing too far … [but] that wasn’t an issue, as the bassinet doesn’t allow it to pass a certain point when being pushed.”

Though it may not come with any smart functions or additional bells and whistles, the Fisher-Price Soothing View Bassinet nails the basics—and does it at a price that won’t break the bank. What’s not to love about that?

Dimensions: 35" (L) x 23.6" (W) x 26.8" (H) | Weight: 13 lbs. | Weight capacity: 25 lbs. | Age rating: N/A

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Working with a small space? Luckily, babies don’t take up much room—and neither does the Maxi-Cosi Iora Bedside Bassinet. This bassinet is designed to maximize its usage of space by featuring a massive storage basket directly underneath the bassinet. The built-in storage—which doesn’t add to the footprint of the bassinet and is one of the largest we’ve seen—wowed our product tester. “The storage that this bassinet has is amazing. It’s very big and has so much space,” she gushed.

Besides its storage, the Maxi-Cosi Iora also has four different height positions and a slide function that allows you to easily glide baby towards you in the middle of the night. When it’s not in use, it folds down flat, allowing you to tuck it away where you please. It also comes with its own travel bag (that zips shut—an added bonus!) for when you want to take it on the go.

Our product tester was also impressed by the quality of this bassinet, rating it a 5 out of 5 for value for money. “It’s very durable and very good quality,” she said. “It’s something that can last you for a while or for another baby.” Whether you’re tight on space or not, this bassinet from Maxi-Cosi is a winning pick.

Dimensions: 38.5" (L) x 26" (W) x 36" (H) | Weight: 24 lbs. | Weight capacity: 20 lbs. | Age rating: Up to 5 months