HALO BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet
The HALO BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet is rated for a child up to 20 lb, per Halo. A lightweight portable bedside bassinet that slides over the adult bed, with a lowering wall and two height settings. It folds down for storage.
- $149.99List price
- 20 lbUp to
- 2Heights
How the BassiNest Lite Portable 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).
Within the typical range for bassinets ($119.99 to $225).
What sets the BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet apart
Measured against the 35 bassinets we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Side lowers1 of the 10 bassinets with this listed have it
Next to its closest matches
- Nuna SWIV & TRIV Series Bassinet + StandNext to it, the BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet is has side lowers (the SWIV & TRIV Series Bassinet + Stand doesn't).
- Nuna DEMI series Bassinet + StandNext to it, the BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet is has side lowers (the DEMI series Bassinet + Stand doesn't).
Maker's limits
| Weight limit | up to 20 lb |
|---|---|
| Age | up to 5 months |
| Stop using it | Stop when baby pushes up on hands and knees or reaches 20 lb |
From Halo'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
- Lowering wall for easier reach
- Folds with tool-free setup
- Lower price than Halo swivel models
Worth checking
- No swivel or motion
- Only two height settings
- Not listed by the maker: product weight and sleep area
Where to buy the BassiNest Lite Portable 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
| Halo BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bassinet |
| List price | $149.99 |
| Weight limit | Up to 20 lb |
| Stop using when | Stop when baby pushes up on hands and knees or reaches 20 lb |
| Age | Up to 5 months |
| Size | 39 × 28 × 39.8 in |
| Height adjusts | Yes, 2 positions |
| Side lowers | Yes |
| Mesh sides | Yes |
| Powered motion | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Folds for travel | Yes |
| Pad included | Yes |
| Material | Polyester fabric, white metal legs |
| Certifications (per maker) | JPMA certified; Baby Safety Alliance certified/verified |
| Federal standard | Maker says it meets it |
| Maker's use notes | Fits best with bed frames at least 2 in off the floor. Sheets sold separately. |
Compare the BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet with
How each closest rival differs from the BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet, from the makers' specs.
- IngenuityRight Height Adjustable Bassinetup to 20 lb$149$149.99Compare side by side
- 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
BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet: questions answered
From Halo's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
How long can my baby use the HALO BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet?
The maker's limit: stop when baby pushes up on hands and knees or reaches 20 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 HALO BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet?
The maker says: Fits best with bed frames at least 2 in off the floor. Sheets sold separately.
How big is the HALO BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet?
About 39 × 28 × 39.75 in. The most compact bassinets we track is the Ingenuity 3DSuite DualDock Carry Cot.
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- IngenuityWood FoldAway Rocking Bassinet$134$134.99
- ChiccoLullaGlide 3-in-1 Bassinetup to 20 lb16 lb$169.99
- Dream On MeRocking Cradleup to 20 lb17.5 lb$129.99
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.