Now, the only way to honestly know how something will work for you is to use it for months, but my kids are way past the bassinet age, so I will have to rely on my experience. I was looking for a sleep solution that's as safe as possible, whilst still giving the closeness that my son needs. It positions nicely next to my bed and has a great spin feature to allow you to bring baby over your bed without even moving position!

Known in America for their expertise in safe sleep, HALO® created the BassiNest® Swivel Sleeper with the goal of making safe, close sleep easier. I think this product should be a contender for the top spot as the vibration element is innovative and the built-in light and music system is really useful.It stands out from your typical bassinet in that your baby can have its own space but be right there next to you and accessible.

We’ve also been having Owen sleep in the HALO SleepSack Swaddle, which isn’t really part of the bassinet, but a huge help in getting him to sleep longer stretches. It takes on traditional bassinets with some fantastic features, the ability to swivel over to your bed, move quickly lower the side, and reach your baby without even sitting up. Another reason we decided to have Owen sleep in our room at first is because our apartment has two floors and being that far from him not only made me a little nervous, but also sounded exhausting. It is recommended to be used up to 5 months or 20 pounds, but they state that a maximum weight of 30 pounds is acceptable. And the more it moves, the less you have to – which makes taking care of baby throughout the night a lot easier.The vibrate and swivel features, along with the sounds, provide a variety of ways to soothe baby while they are in the Halo Bassinest, which is an excellent idea. I am a big fan of the design of this product, but it is the practical features of this crib that make it a clear winner.

Adjustable Base and Low Legs: This bassinet features an adjustable base to accommodate most bed heights, so you can adjust it to be the perfect height for your needs. He falls asleep just fine without it, but it’s nice to know that it’s available to us if he ever does have trouble sleeping!The soothing centre vibration setting is very much enjoyed by my little girl and I believe this is a feature which is not as common in other similar brands. Co-sleeping cots and cribs have grown quickly in popularity, allowing us to keep our babies close (which is great for breastfeeding and soothing at night), while following the NICE guidelines of having babies in a separate crib or cot. I was surprised about the weight of this bassinet largely because of the base I suspect making this more of a challenge to assemble and more difficult to move about compared with similar products.

The only downfall is that you can't move it from room to room easily because it is permanently attached to the bed. This site was started as a way to connect with breastfeeding parents and offer mother to mother support, tips, and product reviews.The rotating cribs is perfect for saving space and makes moving around the bedroom easier; it can also help you pick baby up at a convenient angle. I can’t tell you how many times I woke up in the night and stuck a finger under his nose or put my hand on his chest to make sure he was breathing—paranoid much? It was new and exciting then, and I was very impressed with the idea when I wrote my post on the best bassinets for room sharing and breastfeeding.