babybay Original
The babybay Original weighs 25 lb. A compact solid beechwood sleeper that attaches to the side of the adult bed with an open side and a low wooden barrier. Made in Germany.
- $385List price
- 25 lbWeight
How the Original 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.
Within 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 Original 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: 25 lbin the middle half of the 24 bedside sleepers that publish it (17.5 lb to 26 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Chicco Close to You 3-in-1 Bedside BassinetNext to it, the Original is 8 lb lighter; 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).
- Halo BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0Next to it, the Original is 2.3 lb lighter; $35.10 more; no swivels (the BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 has it); no side lowers (the BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 has it).
- babybay MaxiNext to it, the Original is 10 lb lighter; $40 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
- Smallest babybay, small footprint
- Solid beechwood
- Fits beds from 10 to 28 in
Worth checking
- Mattress sold separately ($75 to $185)
- Casters sold separately ($55)
- List price $385
Where to buy the Original
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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 Original | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bedside sleeper |
| List price | $385 |
| Stop using when | Up to approximately 6 months or until baby pushes up |
| Age | 0–6 months |
| Size | 34.5 × 18 × 31 in |
| Sleep area | 32 × 16 in |
| Weight | 25 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 Original with
How each closest rival differs from the Original, from the makers' specs.
- ChiccoClose to You 3-in-1 Bedside Bassinetup to 20 lb33 lb$379.99
- 8 lb heavier
- $5 less
- HaloBassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0up to 20 lb27.3 lb$349.95
- 2.3 lb heavier
- $35.10 less
- babybayMaxi35 lb$425$425
- 10 lb heavier
- $40 more
- Newton BabyBassinet & Bedside Sleeperup to 20 lb$299$299.99
- $85 less
Original: questions answered
From babybay's published specs and retailer listings, last checked 2026-11-02.
How long can my baby use the babybay Original?
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 Original?
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 Original 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 Original?
About 34.5 × 18 × 31 in, 25 lb. The most compact bedside we track is the Dream On Me Horton Bassinet and Bedside Sleeper.
What's the difference between the babybay Original and the Chicco Close to You 3-in-1 Bedside Bassinet?
By the maker specs, the Close to You 3-in-1 Bedside Bassinet lists for $5.01 less. See them side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More bedside sleepers
- ShnuggleAir Lite Infant Bedside Bassinetup to 19.8 lb$295$295
- Venice ChildCalifornia Dreaming Bedside Bassinet24.4 lb$289$289
- babybayMaxi Tall37 lb$485$485
- Maxi-CosiIora Bedside Bassinetup to 20 lb$279$279.99
- Summer by IngenuityDreamSecure 2-in-1 Co-Sleeping Bassinet$279$279.99
- Arm's ReachIdeal Ezee 3-in-1 Bedside Bassinet30 lb$260$260
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.