The 5 Best Baby Bassinets On Amazon
If you have been following us on our journey to find the best crib, bassinet, cradle, or bedside sleeper for your baby, then you may have already decided which of those you are going to get. As we discussed a bassinet and a cradle don’t have a lot of differences if you try to purchase one on Amazon. We covered the best cradles in our previous blog post. It is now time to focus on the bassinet. Although the distinctions between a cradle and a bassinet are few and far between, when you search for a bassinet on Amazon, you will get a better variety of features and construction.
A bassinet is shaped similar to a cradle but it may or may not have the rocking functionality. Some of them can also be converted into a bedside sleeper by collapsing the wall on one side. The lines are blurry but we will do our best to highlight the best in each category. The key features you want to look for are portability and materials. The construction of the bassinet decides how maneuverable it is when moving through the house. If the body is made from fabric then it has to be machine washable. There are also electronically powered ones that have features to distract the baby and lull it to sleep.
So let us dive into the list of the best baby bassinets on Amazon that will help your baby to rest and recoup after a long day filled with play.
Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Bassinet
This one has a “floating” base that can be swayed by a parent or the baby itself. So you can use it as a cradle if you are looking to save some money. In case you don’t want to use that functionality, you can always lock it so that it doesn’t move. It can send vibrations to calm the baby. It has dual mode lighting. You can choose between a soothing removable light projection unit or night light attachment. All of this runs on batteries so be sure to stack up on reusable ones. Since it has been manufactured by Fisher-Price, we are confident in its quality which is also reflected in plenty of amazing product reviews.
Delta Children Deluxe Sweet Beginnings Bedside Bassinet
This one has a great design that looks kind of like a stroller. Though we don’t recommend taking it outside, its wheelbase makes it easy to move around the house. There are attachments for producing a calming nightlight and soothing music. The baby bassinet also has an adjustable and removable canopy that helps block light to create a serene sleep environment. There is a storage basket at the bottom to store the baby’s toys or other products. It comes in 3 different patterns and you can buy it with or without an extra fitted sheet. The product has been JPMA certified to meet or exceed all safety standards set by the CPSC and ASTM.
Dream On Me Karley Bassinet
The USP of this baby bassinet is the sturdy aluminum frame that can be easily assembled without tools or folded up quickly. It doesn’t have wheels but it is lightweight enough to lug around from room to room without much effort. It comes in an adequately large size that is comfortably roomy. There is an adjustable double canopy that keeps bugs away. There is also a large storage bag to hold your babies’ essentials. The body is made from a soft, safe, and comfortable polyester foam fabric, which is easy to clean. Your purchase will include a dual-sided 1-inch thick mattress pad. The product is JPMA certified as recommended by the ASTM & CPSC. It comes in 9 different colors. This is the bestseller in this category due to its great mix of features and super affordable price.
Graco Move ‘n Soothe Bassinet
This baby bassinet offers movement and vibration features. It can swing head to toe in a soothing motion that can be adjusted to 3 different speeds. The vibration has two settings which can be adjusted according to the baby’s preference. It can also play white noise, music, or nature sounds. It comes with a reversible canopy to help the baby sleep without being bothered by the light. The mesh used to make the body helps with the airflow around your baby. It comes with a washable mattress cover. Though this one is a little on the expensive side, we highly recommend it.
Graco Pack ‘n Play Simple Solutions Playard
Another product from Grace, this one comes with a baby diaper changing pad attachment. It also doubles as a playard if you remove the bassinet attachment. Due to this versatility, it can be used way after your baby has outgrown the bassinet. The playard is 35 inches tall which is enough to stop any adventurous toddler in its tracks. It has wheels so that it can be easily pushed from one end of the house to the other. The mesh fabric on all sides that makes up the body of the bassinet is airy to provide the best ventilation for your little one.
The product itself is made from a durable frame that can be folded up to be carried wherever you go. The company boasts about its signature Graco push-button fold which it claims makes folding your playard quick and hassle-free. When folded it is 20% more compact than other Graco products.
So that was our list of the best baby bassinets on Amazon. There is a lot of choice in this category. We recommend that you go through multiple listings to see all the features that are available. After you are done making a mental map of all the features, narrow a bassinet down based on what is most important to you. We are confident that you will find something that works for you. You may even find something that pulls triple duty and performs the functions of a crib, bassinet, and bedside sleeper – all at once! Let us know in the comments what you ended up picking.
Love,
Scooch and Steve
