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Bassinets (Bassinets)

Freestanding bassinets for the first months, many with wheels, rocking, or a fold for travel.

Empty wood and mesh bassinet beside a bed with a hills mural and wildflowersBassinets
  • 38models tracked
  • $64 to $999price range
  • 15 lb–30 lbchild weight limit

Bassinets by budget

The 31 bassinets with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $13010
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Mid-range$130 to $2009
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Splurge$200 and up12
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All 38 bassinets

Must have:
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Weight limit at least
Must have
Brand
✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published
CompareHeight adjustsMesh sidesRocks or glides
Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Organic Portable BassinetFolds for travelMachine washableMesh sides $69.99–6.5 lb✕✓✕
BabyBjörn Cradleup to 18 lbFolds for travelMachine washableMesh sidesRocks or glides $299.9918 lb13 lb✕✓✓
Babyletto x GATHRE Capsule Bassinetup to 30 lb $39930 lb35 lb✕✕✕
Boppy Bassinetup to 20 lbFolds for travelMesh sides –20 lb–?✓?
Bright Starts Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Soothing Baby Bassinetup to 15 lbWheelsMachine washableMesh sides $79.9915 lb–?✓?
Chicco LullaGlide 3-in-1 Bassinetup to 20 lbFolds for travelMesh sidesRocks or glides $169.9920 lb16 lb?✓✓
Chicco LullaGlide Plus 3-in-1 Bassinetup to 20 lbFolds for travelMesh sidesRocks or glides $219.9920 lb19.5 lb?✓✓
Crate & Kids Classic Linen Wood Bassinetup to 18 lb $52918 lb–???
Crate & Kids Jenny Lind Heirloom Wood Bassinetup to 18 lb $99918 lb–???
Delta Children Aero Bassinetup to 30 lb $299.9930 lb14.2 lb???
Delta Children Bondi Beechwood Twin Bassinetup to 15 lbMesh sides $179.9915 lb22.6 lb✕✓✕
Delta Children Haven AirFlow Bassinet with Breathable Mesh and Wheelsup to 30 lbWheelsMesh sides $64.9730 lb13.9 lb✕✓✕
Dream On Me Calypso Portable Bassinet with Wheelsup to 25 lbFolds for travelWheelsHeight adjusts –25 lb17.6 lb✓??
Dream On Me Luna/Haven Cradleup to 30 lbRocks or glides $129.9930 lb23 lb??✓
Dream On Me Rocking Cradleup to 20 lbRocks or glides $129.9920 lb17.5 lb??✓
Evenflo Cora 3-Level Adjustable Bassinetup to 30 lbMachine washableHeight adjustsMesh sides $259.9930 lb28.17 lb✓✓?
Evolur Kinsley Quickfold Portable Bassinetup to 20 lbFolds for travelWheelsHeight adjusts –20 lb22.93 lb✓??
Evolur Lullaby Portable Bassinet With WheelsFolds for travelWheelsHeight adjusts $119.99––✓??
Evolur Orabelle Bassinetup to 25 lbHeight adjusts –25 lb19.8 lb✓??
Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Bassinetup to 20 lbMachine washableRocks or glides –20 lb–??✓
Halo BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinetup to 20 lbSide lowersFolds for travelHeight adjustsMesh sides $149.9920 lb–✓✓?
IKEA ÄLSKVÄRD Bassinet with sleeping padWheelsMachine washableMesh sides $199.99––✕✓✕
Ingenuity 3DSuite DualDock Carry CotFolds for travelMachine washableMesh sides $139.99–8.91 lb?✓?
Ingenuity Lullanight Soothing BassinetWheelsMachine washableMesh sides $99.99––?✓?
Ingenuity Right Height Adjustable Bassinetup to 20 lbMachine washableHeight adjustsMesh sides $149.9920 lb–✓✓?
Ingenuity Wood FoldAway Rocking BassinetFolds for travelMachine washableMesh sidesRocks or glides $134.99––?✓✓
Ity by Ingenuity Snuggity Snug Soothing Vibrations BassinetWheelsMachine washableMesh sides $69.99––?✓?
Mockingbird Bassinet (2025 model) + Bassinet Standup to 20 lb, fits Mockingbird strollers (bassinet)…Folds for travelMesh sides $22520 lb11.9 lb✕✓✕
Newton Baby Essential Bassinetup to 20 lbMachine washableMesh sides $199.9920 lb–✕✓✕
Nuna DEMI series Bassinet + Standup to 20 lb, fits DEMI next stroller (no adapter); DEMI…Folds for travelMachine washableMesh sides –20 lb18 lb?✓?
Nuna SWIV & TRIV Series Bassinet + Standup to 20 lb, fits Nuna SWIV and TRIV series strollers…Folds for travelMachine washableMesh sides –20 lb15 lb?✓?
Safety 1st Sleepy Traveler Bassinetup to 20 lbFolds for travelMachine washableRocks or glides $69.9720 lb–??✓
Simmons Kids Shooting Star Rocking Bassinet with Air Flow Meshup to 30 lbWheelsMesh sidesRocks or glides $99.9930 lb13.7 lb✕✓✓
Storkcraft Casablanca 3-in-1 Convertible Bassinetup to 25 lb $299.9925 lb–???
SwaddleMe by Ingenuity Beginnings Bassinet SelectFolds for travelHeight adjustsMesh sides $199.99––✓✓?
Delta Children 2-in-1 Moses Basket Bedside Bassinet Sleeperup to 30 lb, fits Basket attaches to its own bassinet…DiscontinuedWheels $149.9930 lb21.43 lb✕??
Delta Children Deluxe Moses Bassinetup to 15 lb, fits Basket attaches to its own bassinet…DiscontinuedWheelsMachine washable $149.9915 lb18.5 lb???
Little Folks by Delta Children 2-in-1 Moses Basket Bedside Bassinet Sleeper (LF08272)up to 30 lb, fits Basket attaches to its own bassinet…DiscontinuedWheelsMesh sides $149.9930 lb–?✓?

Bassinets by the numbers

The 38 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Child weight limit15 lb to 30 lb; the middle half 20 lb to 30 lb (30 of 38 publish it)
  • Weight6.5 lb to 35 lb; the middle half 13.9 lb to 21.4 lb (21 of 38 publish it)
  • Price$64.97 to $999; the middle half $129.99 to $225 (31 of 38 publish it)

How common each feature is

  • Mesh sides23 of 24 that list it
  • Folds for travel16 of 18 that list it
  • Wheels12 of 17 that list it
  • Rocks or glides9 of 16 that list it
  • Height adjusts8 of 18 that list it
  • Side lowers1 of 10 that list it
  • Smart features1 of 22 that list it
  • Powered motion1 of 25 that list it

Maker limits, highest weight limit first

30 products of 38 publish a weight limit. Each product page has the maker's stop-use wording.

ProductWeight limitAge
Evenflo Cora 3-Level Adjustable Bassinet0–30 lb0–12 months
Delta Children Haven AirFlow Bassinet with Breathable Mesh and Wheelsup to 30 lb0–5 months
Simmons Kids Shooting Star Rocking Bassinet with Air Flow Meshup to 30 lb0–5 months
Delta Children 2-in-1 Moses Basket Bedside Bassinet Sleeperup to 30 lb0–5 months
Little Folks by Delta Children 2-in-1 Moses Basket Bedside Bassinet Sleeper (LF08272)up to 30 lb0–5 months
Delta Children Aero Bassinetup to 30 lb0–5 months
Dream On Me Luna/Haven Cradleup to 30 lb0–3 months
Babyletto x GATHRE Capsule Bassinetup to 30 lbNot published
Evolur Orabelle Bassinetup to 25 lb0–6 months
Storkcraft Casablanca 3-in-1 Convertible Bassinetup to 25 lbNot published
Dream On Me Calypso Portable Bassinet with Wheelsup to 25 lbNot published
Newton Baby Essential Bassinetup to 20 lb0–6 months
Nuna DEMI series Bassinet + Standup to 20 lb0–6 months
Nuna SWIV & TRIV Series Bassinet + Standup to 20 lb0–6 months
Halo BassiNest Lite Portable Bassinetup to 20 lbup to 5 months
Ingenuity Right Height Adjustable Bassinetup to 20 lb0–5 months
Boppy Bassinetup to 20 lb0–5 months
Safety 1st Sleepy Traveler Bassinetup to 20 lbNot published
Dream On Me Rocking Cradleup to 20 lbNot published
Chicco LullaGlide 3-in-1 Bassinetup to 20 lbNot published
Chicco LullaGlide Plus 3-in-1 Bassinetup to 20 lbNot published
Mockingbird Bassinet (2025 model) + Bassinet Standup to 20 lbNot published
Evolur Kinsley Quickfold Portable Bassinetup to 20 lbNot published
Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Bassinetup to 20 lbNot published
BabyBjörn Cradleup to 18 lb0–6 months
Crate & Kids Classic Linen Wood Bassinetup to 18 lbNot published
Crate & Kids Jenny Lind Heirloom Wood Bassinetup to 18 lbNot published
Bright Starts Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Soothing Baby Bassinetup to 15 lb0–5 months
Delta Children Deluxe Moses Bassinetup to 15 lb0–5 months
Delta Children Bondi Beechwood Twin Bassinetup to 15 lb0–5 months
Ity by Ingenuity Snuggity Snug Soothing Vibrations BassinetNot published0–5 months
Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Organic Portable BassinetNot published0–5 months
Ingenuity Lullanight Soothing BassinetNot published0–5 months
Ingenuity Wood FoldAway Rocking BassinetNot published0–5 months
SwaddleMe by Ingenuity Beginnings Bassinet SelectNot published0–5 months
Ingenuity 3DSuite DualDock Carry CotNot published0–4 months

Shortlist: 3 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Weight vs price

Each dot is one of the 14 bassinets with both specs published; further left is lighter, lower is cheaper. Numbered dots are the shortlist.

$100$200$300$400 lighter & cheaper than most 10 lb20 lb30 lb Weight Simmons Kids Shooting Star Rocking Bassinet with Air Flow Mesh: 13.7 lb, $99.99Shooting Star Rocking Bassinet with Air Flow MeshDream On Me Rocking Cradle: 17.5 lb, $129.99Rocking CradleDream On Me Luna/Haven Cradle: 23 lb, $129.99Luna/Haven CradleIngenuity 3DSuite DualDock Carry Cot: 8.9 lb, $139.993DSuite DualDock Carry CotChicco LullaGlide 3-in-1 Bassinet: 16 lb, $169.99LullaGlide 3-in-1 BassinetDelta Children Bondi Beechwood Twin Bassinet: 22.6 lb, $179.99Bondi Beechwood Twin BassinetChicco LullaGlide Plus 3-in-1 Bassinet: 19.5 lb, $219.99LullaGlide Plus 3-in-1 BassinetMockingbird Bassinet (2025 model) + Bassinet Stand: 11.9 lb, $225Bassinet + Bassinet StandEvenflo Cora 3-Level Adjustable Bassinet: 28.2 lb, $259.99Cora 3-Level Adjustable BassinetBabyBjörn Cradle: 13 lb, $299.99CradleBabyletto x GATHRE Capsule Bassinet: 35 lb, $399x GATHRE Capsule BassinetDelta Children Haven AirFlow Bassinet with Breathable Mesh and Wheels: 13.9 lb, $64.973Haven AirFlow Bassinet with Breathable Mesh and WheelsBaby Delight Snuggle Nest Organic Portable Bassinet: 6.5 lb, $69.992Delta Children Aero Bassinet: 14.2 lb, $299.991Aero Bassinet
Hover, tap or Tab to a dot to see the product. Exact numbers are in the table below.
  1. 1Delta Children Aero BassinetHighest weight limit
  2. 2Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Organic Portable BassinetLightest
  3. 3Delta Children Haven AirFlow Bassinet with Breathable Mesh and WheelsLowest price
All 14 on the chart, cheapest first
  1. Delta Children Haven AirFlow Bassinet with Breathable Mesh and Wheels13.9 lb · $64.97
  2. Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Organic Portable Bassinet6.5 lb · $69.99
  3. Simmons Kids Shooting Star Rocking Bassinet with Air Flow Mesh13.7 lb · $99.99
  4. Dream On Me Rocking Cradle17.5 lb · $129.99
  5. Dream On Me Luna/Haven Cradle23 lb · $129.99
  6. Ingenuity 3DSuite DualDock Carry Cot8.9 lb · $139.99
  7. Chicco LullaGlide 3-in-1 Bassinet16 lb · $169.99
  8. Delta Children Bondi Beechwood Twin Bassinet22.6 lb · $179.99
  9. Chicco LullaGlide Plus 3-in-1 Bassinet19.5 lb · $219.99
  10. Mockingbird Bassinet (2025 model) + Bassinet Stand11.9 lb · $225
  11. Evenflo Cora 3-Level Adjustable Bassinet28.2 lb · $259.99
  12. Delta Children Aero Bassinet14.2 lb · $299.99
  13. BabyBjörn Cradle13 lb · $299.99
  14. Babyletto x GATHRE Capsule Bassinet35 lb · $399

What to look for in bassinets

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

Child weight limit

The heaviest child the maker rates it for.

Aero Bassinet
15 lbmiddle 20 lb30 lb

Typical: 20 lb to 30 lb. 30 of 38 list it. Highest weight limit: Aero Bassinet.

Weight

You feel this every time you lift it into a trunk, up stairs, or onto a bus.

Snuggle Nest Organic Portable Bassinet
6.5 lbmiddle 17.6 lb35 lb

Typical: 13.9 lb to 21.4 lb. 21 of 38 list it. Lightest: Snuggle Nest Organic Portable Bassinet.

Price

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

Haven AirFlow Bassinet with Breathable Mesh and Wheels
$64.97middle $149.99$999

Typical: $129.99 to $225. 31 of 38 list it. Lowest price: Haven AirFlow Bassinet with Breathable Mesh and Wheels.

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Questions about bassinets

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?

The Delta Children Haven AirFlow Bassinet with Breathable Mesh and Wheels at $64.97 list price, of the 38 we track.

When should my baby move from a bassinet to a crib?

Each maker prints its own weight and milestone limits on the label and in the manual. 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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