BabyBjörn Cradle
The BabyBjörn Cradle is rated for a child up to 18 lb and weighs 13 lb, per BabyBjörn. A light mesh cradle that rocks gently and folds flat. Includes a fitted mattress.
- $299.99List price
- 18 lbUp to
- 13 lbWeight
How the Cradle stacks up
Against the 35 bassinets we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Below the typical range for bassinets (20 lb to 25 lb).
Below the typical range for bassinets (13.9 lb to 22.6 lb).
Above the typical range for bassinets ($119.99 to $225).
What sets the Cradle apart
Measured against the 35 bassinets we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- 4th lightestof the 19 bassinets with it published: 13 lb
- Child weight limit: 18 lbbelow the middle half of the 27 bassinets that publish it (20 lb to 25 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Storkcraft Casablanca 3-in-1 Convertible BassinetNext to it, the Cradle is 7 lb lower limit.
- Delta Children Aero BassinetNext to it, the Cradle is 12 lb lower limit; 1.2 lb lighter.
- Mockingbird Bassinet (2025 model) + Bassinet StandNext to it, the Cradle is 2 lb lower limit; 1.1 lb heavier; $75 more; has rocks or glides (the Bassinet (2025 model) + Bassinet Stand doesn't).
Maker's limits
| Weight limit | up to 18 lb |
|---|---|
| Age | 0–6 months |
| Stop using it | Stop when baby begins to push up on hands and knees |
From BabyBjörn's product page. Check the maker's page
Sheets and pads that fit
| Pad in the box | Yes |
|---|
Sheets whose maker names this bassinet:
Replacement pads whose maker names it:
Listed features
- Folds flat
- Light at 13 lb
- Washable textiles
- Mesh sides
Worth checking
- List price $299.99
- Low 18 lb limit
- Only the maker's mattress may be used
Where to buy the Cradle
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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
| BabyBjörn Cradle | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bassinet |
| List price | $299.99 |
| Weight limit | Up to 18 lb |
| Stop using when | Stop when baby begins to push up on hands and knees |
| Age | 0–6 months |
| Size | 31 × 23 × 26 in |
| Sleep area | 28 × 14 in |
| Weight | 13 lb |
| Height adjusts | No |
| Mesh sides | Yes |
| Rocks or glides | Yes |
| Powered motion | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Folds for travel | Yes |
| Wheels | No |
| Pad included | Yes |
| Material | Polyester mesh, wood and steel legs |
| Machine washable | Yes |
| Certifications (per maker) | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (Class 1 for baby products) |
| Federal standard | Maker says it meets it |
| Maker's use notes | Maker warns not to use any other mattress |
Compare the Cradle with
How each closest rival differs from the Cradle, from the makers' specs.
- StorkcraftCasablanca 3-in-1 Convertible Bassinetup to 25 lb$299$299.99
- 7 lb higher limit
- Delta ChildrenAero Bassinetup to 30 lb14.2 lb$299.99
- 12 lb higher limit
- 1.2 lb heavier
- MockingbirdBassinet (2025 model) + Bassinet Standup to 20 lb11.9 lb$225
- 2 lb higher limit
- 1.1 lb lighter
- $75 less
- ChiccoLullaGlide Plus 3-in-1 Bassinetup to 20 lb19.5 lb$219.99
- 2 lb higher limit
- 6.5 lb heavier
- $80 less
Cradle: questions answered
From BabyBjörn's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
How long can my baby use the BabyBjörn Cradle?
The maker's limit: stop when baby begins to push up on hands and knees, and up to 18 lb. 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 BabyBjörn Cradle?
The maker says: Maker warns not to use any other mattress.
How big is the BabyBjörn Cradle?
About 31 × 23 × 26 in, 13 lb. The most compact bassinets we track is the Ingenuity 3DSuite DualDock Carry Cot.
What's the difference between the BabyBjörn Cradle and the Storkcraft Casablanca 3-in-1 Convertible Bassinet?
By the maker specs, the Casablanca 3-in-1 Convertible Bassinet has the higher weight limit (25 vs 18 lb). See them side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More bassinets
- Newton BabyEssential Bassinetup to 20 lb$199$199.99
- EvenfloCora 3-Level Adjustable Bassinetup to 30 lb28.2 lb$259.99
- SwaddleMe by IngenuityBeginnings Bassinet Select$199$199.99
- IKEAÄLSKVÄRD Bassinet with sleeping pad$199$199.99
- Delta ChildrenBondi Beechwood Twin Bassinetup to 15 lb22.6 lb$179.99
- ChiccoLullaGlide 3-in-1 Bassinetup to 20 lb16 lb$169.99
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.