Bassinet Ratings
Find the best bassinet for your baby and parenting routine. We test, evaluate, and compare traditional bassinets, smart bassinets, and travel bassinets for convenience, ease of assembly, frame height adjustability, and much more.
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Traditional Bassinets (9)
A traditional bassinet is oval-shaped and small enough to sit beside a bed, so a parent can easily access the baby during the night. It should have mesh or slatted sides that are lower than a crib but still tall enough to guard against a baby rolling out.
. . .Smart/Soothing Bassinets (12)
Smart bassinets vibrate, rock, and make noise intended to soothe a baby. Some detect a baby’s fussing and respond with soothing motions and sounds. Some even have lights intended to calm or delight a baby. These models are controlled by an app, buttons on the side of the device, or a smart home device.
. . .Travel Bassinets (10)
These models fold or disassemble, making them good for travel. Families that don’t travel a lot may value them just as much since they make moving from room to room easier, given their lightweight nature and ability to fold into a more manageable shape for carrying.
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