Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Bassinet
The Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Bassinet is rated for a child up to 20 lb, per Fisher-Price. A swaying bassinet with a soother that offers vibration, sounds, a projection and a nightlight, plus a storage shelf.
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How the Soothing Motions Bassinet stacks up
Against the 35 bassinets we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for bassinets (20 lb to 25 lb).
Maker's limits
| Weight limit | up to 20 lb |
|---|---|
| Stop using it | Stop use at 20 lb or when baby begins pushing up on hands and knees, whichever comes first |
From Fisher-Price's product page. Check the maker's page
Sheets and pads that fit
| Pad in the box | Yes |
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No sheet or pad on Cribpicks names this model yet.
Listed features
- Sways with baby's movement, with optional motion limiters
- Vibration, sounds, nightlight and projection
- Storage shelf
Worth checking
- Needs C batteries
- Non-standard sheet size
- Older model, availability uncertain
Where to buy the Soothing Motions Bassinet
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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
| Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Bassinet | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bassinet |
| Weight limit | Up to 20 lb |
| Stop using when | Stop use at 20 lb or when baby begins pushing up on hands and knees, whichever comes first |
| Rocks or glides | Yes |
| Powered motion | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Power | 3 C batteries |
| Storage | Storage shelf |
| Pad included | Yes |
| Machine washable | Yes |
| Maker's use notes | Use only the pad and sheet provided by Fisher-Price; never add a pillow, comforter or another mattress. Sheet is non-standard size. |
Compare the Soothing Motions Bassinet with
How each closest rival differs from the Soothing Motions Bassinet, from the makers' specs.
- NunaSWIV & TRIV Series Bassinet + Standup to 20 lb15 lbCompare side by side
- NunaDEMI series Bassinet + Standup to 20 lb18 lbCompare side by side
- BoppyBassinetup to 20 lbCompare side by side
- EvolurKinsley Quickfold Portable Bassinetup to 20 lb22.9 lbCompare side by side
Soothing Motions Bassinet: questions answered
From Fisher-Price's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
How long can my baby use the Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Bassinet?
The maker's limit: stop use at 20 lb or when baby begins pushing up on hands and knees, whichever comes first. 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 Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Bassinet?
The maker says: Use only the pad and sheet provided by Fisher-Price; never add a pillow, comforter or another mattress. Sheet is non-standard size.
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Where these specs come from
- service.mattel.com/instruction_sheets/DPV72-2C71-1101433496-2LC…
- service.mattel.com/us/productDetail.aspx
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.