Best Sleep Products for Your Baby

The Abigail 3 in 1 Convertible Crib won over our testers, thanks to its sturdy steel construction and simple assembly. We also liked the under-$600 price. “This well-constructed metal crib converts into a toddler bed and a daybed, serving your child well into their school years,” says Joan Muratore, who oversees testing of baby products at Consumer Reports. It’s heavy-duty, making it a solid choice if you’re looking for a crib to last through a few siblings. Just make sure you get extra help if you need to move it around. 

The BabyBjorn Baby Cradle won over our testers, thanks to its category-spanning versatility. It’s a lo-fi, traditional bassinet, but it features a gentle rocking motion, and its lightweight profile means it could also fit well in our portable bassinet category. The bassinet folds down flat to a height of 5 inches, making it simple for storage, transport, or travel, and the legs can be easily removed with the help of an Allen wrench.

One thing to note is that while the bouncing motion is very gentle, you can’t lock it in place if you’d like it to be stationary. This bassinet also has a slightly lower weight limit than others we tested, maxing out at 18 pounds.

This smart and chic Maxi-Cosi Starling Smart Bassinet can detect your baby’s cry and automatically respond with five natural soothing motions and five sounds. When we tested the sound options at max volume, we found that the volume ranged from 51 to 63 decibels (dB). The AAP recommends that sound machines be kept at 50 dB or lower, so use the quieter settings to stay below the limit. 

The connected app enables you to control the bassinet remotely, speak to your baby with two-way talk, and even set customized “scenes” so you can store and recall the specific settings that work best for your little one. The Starling also features CryAssist, an optional AI-powered feature that helps distinguish between your baby’s cries (sleep vs. hunger, gas vs. fussiness)—after all, crying is communication. Our testers found that the Maxi-Cosi Starling Smart Bassinet was easy to assemble, though it’s heavier than most other models we tested, which limits its portability.

The Iora Bedside bassinet would do very well in many new parents’ homes. It’s easy to set up and can be broken down without tools and fitted into a carrying bag for easy transport. This outstanding bassinet is also roomy and feature-rich. It has a large storage basket, where a pack of diapers, several changes of clothes, or a short stack of burp cloths will easily fit. Five height positions allow the bassinet to be the ideal position for caregivers, and it can be moved closer to the mattress via sliders. Five neutral-toned colorways ensure seamless integration into your decor.

Weight: 23 pounds
Dimensions: 38 inches long, 26 inches wide, and 36 inches high
Use limit: Up to 20 ​p​ounds, or when infant begins to push up on hands and knees or roll over, whichever comes first

The Maxi-Cosi See Pro 360 Baby Monitor tops our ratings for a reason. It’s a hybrid monitor that supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands, can be connected to multiple cameras, and comes with a receiver unit. The camera can be mounted on a wall or placed on a tabletop, and the unit delivers excellent video resolution, two-way talk capabilities, remote pan and tilt, and 4x digital zoom. The software is compatible with iOS 10.0 or later, iPhone, iPad, and Android 64-bit devices, Android 7.0 or later.

In addition to basic features, the Maxi Cosi See Pro 360 provides room temperature and humidity detection; motion, sound, and crying detection; and sleep trends. It’s compatible with multiple cameras with a split-screen view, and it plays music and ambient sounds. One drawback is that this monitor doesn’t come with cable guards, so you may have to purchase them separately when your little one reaches the cord-eating phase. (Yes, it’s coming.)

The HelloBaby 6-Inch IPS Baby Monitor HB6560 is a non-WiFi monitor that allows you to connect to two cameras and view both simultaneously on a split-screen display. The rechargeable parent unit features one of the largest displays we tested, measuring 6 inches, and an IPS screen, which allows for clear viewing from various angles. It also has a remote pan/tilt function and 2x digital zoom, brightness and volume adjustments, a 1,000-foot range, and a claimed battery life of 16 to 30 hours, which we found to be accurate. In our tests, this model scored highest for battery life, with an average of 22 hours of run time on always-on mode. This model also features additional benefits that parents may appreciate, including room temperature readings and alerts, music and white noise, feeding timers, and 150 language options.

The ultrasonic Babymoov Hygro (+), designed for small rooms of up to 215 square feet, is top-rated for a reason: It shines in every one of CR’s tests. It’s easy to use, according to our evaluators, and emits enough moisture to sufficiently humidify a small room. Features include a night-light that cycles through a rainbow of colors, automatic shutoff when the tank is empty, and a timer, as well as the option to diffuse aromas. One drawback: The 58-inch cord is on the short side.

The Hello Bello Overnight Diapers were high performers in our tests of overnight diapers, excelling in absorption speed and dryness.

The diapers are hypoallergenic and made without lotions, synthetic fragrances, phthalates, parabens, latex, chlorine processing, harmful odor inhibitors, gluten, and soy, according to the manufacturer; however, we didn’t verify these claims. The diapers come in size 3 (for babies weighing 14 to 24 pounds) to size 6 (35 pounds and up). You can purchase a subscription for diapers and wipes for $79.99 on Hello Bello’s website.