HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0
The HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 is rated for a child up to 20 lb and weighs 27.3 lb. A swivel bedside bassinet with a built-in soother (vibration, sounds, nightlight, floor light) and a lowering wall.
- $349.95List price
- 20 lbUp to
- 27.31 lbWeight
How the BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 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 (20 lb to 25 lb).
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 BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 apart
Measured against the 34 bedside sleepers we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Swivels1 of the 21 bedside sleepers with this listed have it
- Weight: 27.3 lbabove 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 BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 is 5.7 lb lighter; $30 less; has swivels (the Close to You 3-in-1 Bedside Bassinet doesn't).
- babybay OriginalNext to it, the BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 is 2.3 lb heavier; $35.10 less; has swivels (the Original doesn't); has side lowers (the Original doesn't).
- Newton Baby Bassinet & Bedside SleeperNext to it, the BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 is $50 more.
Maker's limits
| Weight limit | up to 20 lb |
|---|---|
| Stop using it | Stop use when baby starts pushing up on hands and knees or reaches 20 lb, whichever comes first |
From Halo's published specs.
Will it fit beside your bed?
| Height adjusts | Yes |
|---|---|
| Side lowers | Yes |
| Swivels | Yes |
All from the maker's specs and manual.
Sheets and pads that fit
| Pad in the box | Yes |
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Sheets whose maker names this bassinet:
- KeaBabies 2-Pack Lyra Muslin Bassinet Sheets
- Halo BassiNest Fitted Sheet, Cotton
- Halo BassiNest Protective Cover
- KeaBabies 2-Pack Mavy Protect+ Waterproof Bassinet Mattress Protectors
- Halo BassiNest Fitted Sheet 100% Organic Cotton 2-Pack
- Halo BassiNest Fitted Sheet 100% Organic Cotton Muslin 2-Pack (HALO x aden + anais)
Replacement pads whose maker names it:
Listed features
- Vibration, sounds and lights built in
- Swivel and lowering wall
- Removable washable fabric
Worth checking
- Needs AA batteries
- Heavy at about 27 lb
- Older generation
Where to buy the BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0
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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 Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bedside sleeper |
| List price | $349.95 |
| Weight limit | Up to 20 lb |
| Stop using when | Stop use when baby starts pushing up on hands and knees or reaches 20 lb, whichever comes first |
| Weight | 27.3 lb |
| Height adjusts | Yes |
| Swivels | Yes |
| Side lowers | Yes |
| Mesh sides | Yes |
| Powered motion | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Power | 3 AA batteries (not included) |
| Pad included | Yes |
| Maker's use notes | Use only the mattress made by Halo; never add soft bedding or padding. Detachable nest only while baby is awake and supervised. Manual cites ASTM F2194. |
Compare the BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 with
How each closest rival differs from the BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0, from the makers' specs.
- ChiccoClose to You 3-in-1 Bedside Bassinetup to 20 lb33 lb$379.99
- 5.7 lb heavier
- $30 more
- babybayOriginal25 lb$385$385
- 2.3 lb lighter
- $35.10 more
- Newton BabyBassinet & Bedside Sleeperup to 20 lb$299$299.99
- $50 less
- ShnuggleAir Lite Infant Bedside Bassinetup to 19.8 lb$295$295
- 0.2 lb lower limit
- $54.90 less
BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0: questions answered
From Halo's published specs and retailer listings, last checked 2026-11-02.
How long can my baby use the HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0?
The maker's limit: stop use when baby starts pushing up on hands and knees or reaches 20 lb, 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 HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0?
The maker says: Use only the mattress made by Halo; never add soft bedding or padding. Detachable nest only while baby is awake and supervised. Manual cites ASTM F2194.
How does a bedside sleeper like the HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 work?
It sits next to your bed at mattress height, and one side lowers so you can reach your baby. 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.
What's the difference between the HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 and the Chicco Close to You 3-in-1 Bedside Bassinet?
By the maker specs, the BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 lists for $30.04 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
- potterybarnkids.com/netstorage/images/pdfs/assembly-instructions…
- macrobaby.com/products/halo-bassinest-3-0-swivel-sleeper-soothing
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.