The Best Stylish and Safe Bassinets for Baby in 2023
Bring your newborn home to a sweet cradle that's pretty, practical and most importantly, safe.
The early months of babydom have a tendency to throw your life into a topsy-turvy mess. (A cherished, wonderful mess but a mess all the same.) Your home's style doesn't have to suffer, though, and, of course, safety is of utmost importance.
How to Choose a Bassinet
Most bassinets are designed for newborns to 4 months of age or around 20 pounds. Check your bassinet purchase for its specific guidelines, and once your little one starts rolling over, it's time to move them to a crib to keep them safe.
Safety Standards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has safety standards for any infant product on the market, including bassinets. As an additional safety measure, we highly recommend looking for a bassinet that meets the ASTM Standards or has the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Associations Certification Seal, which independently tests the safety of baby and children's products.
And remember, bare is best. Keep all pillows, stuffed toys and blankets out of the bassinet and only use the fitted sheet designed specifically for your bassinet.
Bassinet Benefits
One of the benefits of a bassinet instead of a crib is the portability so that you can easily move their sleeping quarters into different areas of your home or have them nearby your own bed.
Movement is another advantage of bassinets. Whether they have rocking, gliding or vibrating capabilities, bassinets help soothe infants during their fourth trimester. Some bassinets also have comforting womb-like, heartbeat or nature sounds.
Short-Term Solution
Another key element to keep in mind is that bassinets are only for a moment in time, so you'll want to consider how much of an investment you want to make.
These seriously stylish bassinets deliver unmistakable charm to your space while keeping your newborn close by so that you don't miss any of those incredibly exhausting but fleetingly precious moments.
Best Overall Bassinet
This is the only bassinet that rotates 360 degrees for the ultimate in convenience and safety. Now, your little one can sleep as close as you like while still safely in her own separate sleep area. In addition to bringing baby close, it swivels to make getting in and out of bed hassle-free. Its unique design means baby is visible at your eye level, allowing you to soothe your baby quickly, while mesh walls provide maximum breathability. Another incredible perk? Its side wall lowers and automatically returns, allowing you to tend to your baby while still in bed.
Best Budget Bassinet
With more than 11,000 five-star ratings, the Karley bassinet is lightweight, quick to set up (no-tool assembly) and very gentle on the wallet. It's the most affordable bassinet on our list and has a quick-fold mechanism that makes it easy to move from room to room or even outside. The adjustable double canopy provides shade and protects from bugs.
Best Bassinet With Mobility
Each baby has his or her own preferences, and the mamaRoo bassinet has a wide variety of motions and sounds so that you can figure out what works for your newborn. With five motions, including car ride, kangaroo and tree swing, as well as five speeds, your baby will feel comforted and you'll all get better sleep. Additionally, all the features can be controlled via Bluetooth with the app.
Best Bassinet With Playard
For a system that will last you after the newborn months, this combo has a full-sized playard for toddlers to rest and play. The portable domed bassinet can be used on or off of the playard and folds up in its own carrying bag, so you can easily tote it wherever you go.
Best Portable Bassinet
The Chicco LullaGo creates a comfortable home-away-from-home with a sleek yet roomy design, breathable mesh side panels and a padded mattress with a zip-and-wash cover. For ultimate portability, the LullaGo can be disassembled and folded in less than a minute and includes a matching carry bag for on-the-go convenience. The best part? All fabrics are removable and machine-washable, including the zip-off mattress pad. That's a major Mom win.
Best Co-Sleeper
Co-sleepers are often not the most stylish bassinets, though they provide wonderful convenience. This streamlined bamboo one has a modern aesthetic, keeps your baby close so you can sleep soundly knowing she's safe and allows you to reach her easily for nighttime feedings. (We're not mad at the convenient storage shelf underneath, either.)
Best Bassinet With Storage
Providing a soothing sleep environment for baby, the sophisticated features of this bassinet's electronic mobile include a nightlight, vibrations and twinkle lights to help lull your little one to sleep. Dangling plush stars that rotate add an extra dose of sweetness. Breathable mesh on the adjustable (and removable!) canopy ensures healthy airflow and ventilation. A generously sized storage basket underneath makes it easy to access diapers, burp cloths and more.
Best Bassinet for Travel
Designed with tall walls covered in soft mesh for breathability and air circulation, this compact bassinet is perfect for keeping baby nearby as you move throughout your home and also makes for a handy diaper changing station. Its greatest advantage is its portability, though. Simply fold it up into a small carrying case and take it with you when you travel.
Best Bassinet for Twins
Double the kiddos mean you need double the sleeping space. This modern Z-shaped frame slides under the base of your bed so that your babies have a safe, separate sleep spot that's near you. Mesh side panels provide ample airflow and allow you to clearly see inside.
Best Bluetooth-Capable Bassinet
An impeccable combination of fresh colors, cozy fabrics and modern technology are combined to create the perfect atmosphere for a peaceful rest. Bluetooth technology lets you choose your favorite sounds to lull baby to sleep, a soft nightlight provides a soothing glow, and a monitor tracks the room temperature. Plus, a collapsible fold allows for easy transport or storage.
Best Foldaway Bassinet
This versatile bassinet allows you to both rock baby to sleep and keep it stationary once she's asleep. The wooden frame and premium fabric give the bassinet an updated look, while the foldable frame can be collapsed and easily stored away when needed.
Best Traditional Bassinet
Go completely classic with this splurgy, timeless woven bassinet that can be customized with different skirts — linen, ruffled or quilted — all of which create a timeless appeal. There's a shelf underneath for extra storage and caster wheels allow for easy maneuverability.
Best Modern Bassinet
Elegant and streamlined, this bassinet's style starts from the ground up with walnut rockers and a chrome-plated steel frame. The handcrafted base is topped with a micro-suede cover that's removable and machine-washable — always a plus with anything involving a baby.
Best Luxe Bassinet
While this may be the priciest bassinet on our list, the revolutionary design has parents in love with its safety and sleep training features. The included swaddles attach to the bassinet so that baby stays sleeping on her back, reducing the risk of SIDS. Then, the cradle uses white noise and gentle rocking motions to help her go to sleep. It even adjusts the settings if she gets fussy or you can customize them from the built-in app. The gradual weaning feature helps your newborn transition from the bassinet to the crib.
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