babybay Maxi
The babybay Maxi weighs 35 lb. The wider babybay in solid beechwood, with a larger sleeping platform than the Original. Attaches to the adult bed with an open side.
- $425List price
- 35 lbWeight
How the Maxi stacks up
Against the 34 bedside sleepers we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the typical range for bedside sleepers (17.5 lb to 26 lb).
Above the typical range for bedside sleepers ($139.99 to $279.99).
What sets the Maxi apart
Measured against the 34 bedside sleepers we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- No pad includedunlike most: 29 of 32 bedside sleepers have it
- No mesh sidesunlike most: 28 of 31 bedside sleepers have it
- No side lowersunlike most: 12 of 15 bedside sleepers have it
- Weight: 35 lbabove the middle half of the 24 bedside sleepers that publish it (17.5 lb to 26 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- babybay OriginalNext to it, the Maxi is 10 lb heavier; $40 more.
- Chicco Close to You 3-in-1 Bedside BassinetNext to it, the Maxi is 2 lb heavier; $45 more; no side lowers (the Close to You 3-in-1 Bedside Bassinet has it); no mesh sides (the Close to You 3-in-1 Bedside Bassinet has it).
- babybay Maxi TallNext to it, the Maxi is 2 lb lighter; $60 less.
Maker's limits
| Age | 0–6 months |
|---|---|
| Stop using it | Up to approximately 6 months or until baby pushes up |
From babybay's published specs.
Will it fit beside your bed?
| Height adjusts | Yes |
|---|---|
| Side lowers | No |
| Swivels | No |
| Maker notes on bed fit | Beds 10 to 28 in high (floor to top of parent mattress) |
All from the maker's specs and manual.
Sheets and pads that fit
| Pad in the box | No |
|---|
No sheet or pad on Cribpicks names this model yet.
Listed features
- Larger sleeping platform
- Solid beechwood
- Fits beds from 10 to 28 in
Worth checking
- Highest price in this group
- Heavy at 35 lb
- Mattress and casters sold separately
Where to buy the Maxi
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Safe sleep: see the AAP's guide to safe sleep and NICHD Safe to Sleep. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| babybay Maxi | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bedside sleeper |
| List price | $425 |
| Stop using when | Up to approximately 6 months or until baby pushes up |
| Age | 0–6 months |
| Size | 37 × 21 × 31 in |
| Sleep area | 35 × 19 in |
| Weight | 35 lb |
| Height adjusts | Yes |
| Swivels | No |
| Side lowers | No |
| Mesh sides | No |
| Rocks or glides | No |
| Powered motion | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Folds for travel | No |
| Wheels | No |
| Pad included | No |
| Fits | Beds 10 to 28 in high (floor to top of parent mattress) |
| Material | European beechwood, no plywood or plastic parts |
| Certifications (per maker) | Meets all US ASTM and CPSC safety standards; OEKO-TEX on pads and sheets only |
| Federal standard | Maker says it meets it |
| Maker's use notes | Use only babybay mattresses and accessories; stop use once baby shows increased mobility or can push up |
Compare the Maxi with
How each closest rival differs from the Maxi, from the makers' specs.
- babybayOriginal25 lb$385$385
- 10 lb lighter
- $40 less
- ChiccoClose to You 3-in-1 Bedside Bassinetup to 20 lb33 lb$379.99
- 2 lb lighter
- $45 less
- babybayMaxi Tall37 lb$485$485
- 2 lb heavier
- $60 more
- HaloBassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0up to 20 lb27.3 lb$349.95
- 7.7 lb lighter
- $75.10 less
Maxi: questions answered
From babybay's published specs and retailer listings, last checked 2026-11-02.
How long can my baby use the babybay Maxi?
The maker's limit: up to approximately 6 months or until baby pushes up. Safe sleep: see the AAP's guide to safe sleep and NICHD Safe to Sleep. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Any use restrictions on the babybay Maxi?
The maker says: Use only babybay mattresses and accessories; stop use once baby shows increased mobility or can push up.
How does a bedside sleeper like the babybay Maxi work?
It sits next to your bed at mattress height. Follow the maker's setup steps for attaching it to your bed. Safe sleep: see the AAP's guide to safe sleep and NICHD Safe to Sleep. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
How big is the babybay Maxi?
About 37 × 21 × 31 in, 35 lb. The most compact bedside we track is the Dream On Me Horton Bassinet and Bedside Sleeper.
What's the difference between the babybay Maxi and the babybay Original?
By the maker specs, the Original lists for $40 less. See them side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.