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Bassinet pads

Replacement pads made for a specific bassinet. Check the fit before you buy.

Oval quilted bassinet pad with a sage fitted sheet beside an empty woven bassinetPads
  • 11models tracked
  • $16 to $139price range

Bassinet pads by budget

The 11 bassinet pads with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $273
Mid-range$27 to $504
Splurge$50 and up4

All 11 bassinet pads

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✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published
CompareMachine washable
BabyBjörn Mattress for Cradle (412021-A)fits BabyBjörn Cradle only, per makerMachine washable $39.99––✓
Badger Basket Oval Mattress Pad for Standard/Maize Moses Basketsfits Badger Basket standard/Maize Moses… $17.99––✕
Chicco LullaGo Anywhere Bassinet Mattressfits LullaGo Anywhere Bassinet only; not… $20––?
Dream On Me Luna/Haven 2" Cradle Mattress $26.99––✕
Guava Family Lotus Bassinet Replacement Mattressfits Lotus Bassinet (Lotus Bassinet Kit +… $69.99––?
Halo BassiNest DreamWeave Breathable Padfits All Halo BassiNest models except…Machine washable $79.99––✓
Halo BassiNest Replacement Padfits Standard BassiNest; per page Q&A also… $32.99––✕
Happiest Baby SNOO Replacement Mattress + Cover Setfits SNOO Smart Sleeper $49.95––?
Maxi-Cosi Iora Bedside Bassinet Replacement Mattress and Coverfits Iora Bedside Bassinet, model BT079Machine washable $39.99––✓
Naturepedic Organic Breathable Bassinet Mattress for Halo Bassinetsfits All Halo BassiNest models, per makerMachine washable $139––✓
Badger Basket Round Mattress Pad for Elegance Bassinetsfits Badger Basket round Elegance bassinets…Discontinued $16.99––✕

Bassinet pads by the numbers

The 11 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Length26.5 in to 32 in; the middle half 28 in to 30.3 in (9 of 11 publish it)
  • Width11.5 in to 21 in; the middle half 14 in to 18 in (9 of 11 publish it)
  • Pad thickness1 in to 2 in; the middle half 1 in to 1.3 in (6 of 11 publish it)
  • Price$16.99 to $139; the middle half $26.99 to $69.99 (11 of 11 publish it)

How common each feature is

  • Machine washable4 of 8 that list it

Which pad fits which bassinet

Grouped by brand. 6 of 11 name a model that's also on Cribpicks.

ProductFits, per the makerSizeOn Cribpicks
BabyBjörn Mattress for Cradle (412021-A)BabyBjörn Cradle only, per maker28 × 14 inBabyBjörn Cradle
Badger Basket Round Mattress Pad for Elegance BassinetsBadger Basket round Elegance bassinets only; not Empress or other styles––
Badger Basket Oval Mattress Pad for Standard/Maize Moses BasketsBadger Basket standard/Maize Moses baskets (hooded or not) with bottom about 27.5 x 12.5 in; not Grand, wicker or paper rope baskets26.5 × 11.5 × 1 in–
Chicco LullaGo Anywhere Bassinet MattressLullaGo Anywhere Bassinet only; not other LullaGo bassinets (which use about 32 x 18 in)28 × 15 in–
Guava Family Lotus Bassinet Replacement MattressLotus Bassinet (Lotus Bassinet Kit + Crib Bundle / Crib-to-Bassinet Conversion Kit)29 × 21 in–
Halo BassiNest Replacement PadStandard BassiNest; per page Q&A also Flex and Swivel sleepers; not the Twin–Halo BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0
Halo BassiNest DreamWeave Breathable PadAll Halo BassiNest models except the Bedside Sleeper (2-in-1) and Twin, per maker30 × 18 × 1.3 inHalo BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet
Halo BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0
Halo BassiNest Connected Swivel Sleeper 3.0
Happiest Baby SNOO Replacement Mattress + Cover SetSNOO Smart Sleeper30.3 × 13.8 × 1 inHappiest Baby SNOO Smart Sleeper
Maxi-Cosi Iora Bedside Bassinet Replacement Mattress and CoverIora Bedside Bassinet, model BT07932 × 20 inMaxi-Cosi Iora Bedside Bassinet
Naturepedic Organic Breathable Bassinet Mattress for Halo BassinetsAll Halo BassiNest models, per maker30 × 17.5 × 1.3 inHalo BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinet
Halo BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0
Halo BassiNest Connected Swivel Sleeper 3.0

What to look for in bassinet pads

The range across every bassinet here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Length

The sheet or pad size the maker lists. Match it to the pad in your bassinet.

26.5 inmiddle 30 in32 in

Typical: 28 in to 30.3 in. 9 of 11 list it.

Width

The sheet or pad width the maker lists.

11.5 inmiddle 17.5 in21 in

Typical: 14 in to 18 in. 9 of 11 list it.

Pad thickness

The pad thickness the maker lists. A replacement pad should match the original.

1 inmiddle 1.3 in2 in

Typical: 1 in to 1.3 in. 6 of 11 list it.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Oval Mattress Pad for Standard/Maize Moses Baskets
$16.99middle $39.99$139

Typical: $26.99 to $69.99. 11 of 11 list it. Lowest price: Oval Mattress Pad for Standard/Maize Moses Baskets.

Ask the meadow

Questions about bassinet pads

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is the most affordable bassinet pad?

The Badger Basket Round Mattress Pad for Elegance Bassinets at $16.99 list price, of the 11 we track.

Can I use any sheet or pad in my bassinet?

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.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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