Best Co-Sleeping Cribs & Cradles
The Grand Dock is the Stage 2 recommended for kids 9-36 months, or 22-40 lbs. REDUCES RISK OF FLAT-HEAD SYNDROME: Positional plagiocephaly (aka Flathead Syndrome) is a result of a baby lying on one side of the head more than the other. In addition, the fibers of the surrounding bumpers on each dock gives great support and can function as a positioning prop, enabling you to alternate the baby's resting position, from back to either side.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"First, I've read a lot of reviews and what seems to be happening most frequently is that there is a baby that sleeps really well, then something happens - teething, illness, sleep regression, etc - and the baby stops sleeping for a bit. From what I know, these babies were going to go back to sleeping well anyway, so it's really hard to tell whether the dockatot actually makes any difference. We've had nights where she wakes every 30-45 min, and some miraculous nights where she slept maybe 6 hours. Most often, she sleeps maybe 4 hours, then 2.5, then another 3, then another 2 hours. She was sleeping okay for a while, maybe 3-4 hour stretches, but right before we got the dockatot, she was flopping all over the bed. Sleeping very restlessly and waking us up all night. So, my opinion of this item is that it can help, but it isn't a sleep miracle: 1) I think it keeps us from disturbing each other for cosleeping, which is great if your baby is a good sleeper but you're waking each other up. It's ok when my baby actually sleeps IN it because then she's not all over the bed."
"Great fabric, color and size 😍😍 I still feel it’s very overpriced, but it is the only thing like it on the market and my 7 month old son has epilepsy so we feel that it’s very important for him to sleep close to us."
"We chose to get the grand instead of the deluxe because it looked like she would grow out of it too fast."
"It's for are grandson works great for putting him to bed he likes it."
"i used he deluxe so i was already a fan of the dockatot."
"The dock a tott is breathable, washable, and portable."
"I bought it for my granddaughter who likes to be snuggled!"
"Only way I can get my toddler to sleep!"
The Grand Dock is the Stage 2 recommended for kids 9-36 months, or 22-40 lbs. REDUCES RISK OF FLAT-HEAD SYNDROME: Positional plagiocephaly (aka Flathead Syndrome) is a result of a baby lying on one side of the head more than the other. In addition, the fibers of the surrounding bumpers on each dock gives great support and can function as a positioning prop, enabling you to alternate the baby's resting position, from back to either side.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"First, I've read a lot of reviews and what seems to be happening most frequently is that there is a baby that sleeps really well, then something happens - teething, illness, sleep regression, etc - and the baby stops sleeping for a bit. From what I know, these babies were going to go back to sleeping well anyway, so it's really hard to tell whether the dockatot actually makes any difference. We've had nights where she wakes every 30-45 min, and some miraculous nights where she slept maybe 6 hours. Most often, she sleeps maybe 4 hours, then 2.5, then another 3, then another 2 hours. She was sleeping okay for a while, maybe 3-4 hour stretches, but right before we got the dockatot, she was flopping all over the bed. Sleeping very restlessly and waking us up all night. So, my opinion of this item is that it can help, but it isn't a sleep miracle: 1) I think it keeps us from disturbing each other for cosleeping, which is great if your baby is a good sleeper but you're waking each other up. It's ok when my baby actually sleeps IN it because then she's not all over the bed."
"Great fabric, color and size 😍😍 I still feel it’s very overpriced, but it is the only thing like it on the market and my 7 month old son has epilepsy so we feel that it’s very important for him to sleep close to us."
"We chose to get the grand instead of the deluxe because it looked like she would grow out of it too fast."
"It's for are grandson works great for putting him to bed he likes it."
"i used he deluxe so i was already a fan of the dockatot."
"The dock a tott is breathable, washable, and portable."
"I bought it for my granddaughter who likes to be snuggled!"
"Only way I can get my toddler to sleep!"
Designed to make those first exhausting weeks of early parenthood a little bit easier, the SwaddleMe By Your Bed Sleeper is the only bedside bassinet with adjustable incline, ensuring your little one sleeps comfortably through the night. Sleep with baby right by your side with the safe alternative to bed sharing.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My son had trouble sleeping in his arms reach cosleeper, so we ended up having him in bed with us which made us a little uneasy. This way I could still sleep next to my husband and share blankets without fearing that they were riding up over the sleeper, as would be the case if you positioned it in the middle of the bed. The frameless portion in the middle allows you to place baby down gently without your arms being blocked by the frame - a small but very useful detail."
"We used a cosleeper similar to this swaddleme by your SIDE sleeper w/ our 1st child in our queen size bed, but no room now (as our 3yo sleeps with us still most nights). I am Not giving advice in this review, just sharing what our experience has been so far and why I think this By Your Bed bassinet is working so well for us. My husband had a bit of a challenge putting the legs together (they kept dropping out once he assembled it and was trying to move it to our bedroom). But after referring to the instructions again and getting the legs in properly and securely, there has been no issue, they don't budge and it's extremely sturdy."
"My daughter in law says this is the best baby shower she got!"
"It’s great and well made, but I don’t think it needs to be as big as it is."
"This is a great idea for parenthood and bonding with your child."
"I wanted to love this, however, this thing is big and bulky."
"I don't write reviews often but wanted to bring attention to a significant safety issue with this co-sleeper."
"It is NOT STURDY and leans to one side with baby inside!"
Best Baby Cribs
The Grand Dock is the Stage 2 recommended for kids 9-36 months, or 22-40 lbs. REDUCES RISK OF FLAT-HEAD SYNDROME: Positional plagiocephaly (aka Flathead Syndrome) is a result of a baby lying on one side of the head more than the other. In addition, the fibers of the surrounding bumpers on each dock gives great support and can function as a positioning prop, enabling you to alternate the baby's resting position, from back to either side.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"First, I've read a lot of reviews and what seems to be happening most frequently is that there is a baby that sleeps really well, then something happens - teething, illness, sleep regression, etc - and the baby stops sleeping for a bit. From what I know, these babies were going to go back to sleeping well anyway, so it's really hard to tell whether the dockatot actually makes any difference. We've had nights where she wakes every 30-45 min, and some miraculous nights where she slept maybe 6 hours. Most often, she sleeps maybe 4 hours, then 2.5, then another 3, then another 2 hours. She was sleeping okay for a while, maybe 3-4 hour stretches, but right before we got the dockatot, she was flopping all over the bed. Sleeping very restlessly and waking us up all night. So, my opinion of this item is that it can help, but it isn't a sleep miracle: 1) I think it keeps us from disturbing each other for cosleeping, which is great if your baby is a good sleeper but you're waking each other up. It's ok when my baby actually sleeps IN it because then she's not all over the bed."
"I just purchased the DockATot Grand as the baby is outgrowing her smaller one, and is now used to napping in her DockATot."
"Great fabric, color and size 😍😍 I still feel it’s very overpriced, but it is the only thing like it on the market and my 7 month old son has epilepsy so we feel that it’s very important for him to sleep close to us."
"This is probably twice as big as the deluxe."
"Once again dock a tot delivers."
"My son will hug the bumpers or have a leg up on the side and he feels secure, wakes a lot less during the night."
"My son is a snuggler, and had issues sleeping on a flat, open mattress in his crib."
"Once we purchased the dockatot he started sleeping more which meant I could also get some sleep."
Best Cradles
Assembled-23 x 31 x 26 inches. Soft, breathable and airy sides and simple design with no bars or loose parts to trap tiny hands or feet.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Amazing."
"The cradle is very nice."
"My baby seems not enjoying the rocking motion because she often startled - she probably needs something firm rather than rocking."
"My only concern would be the fitted sheet that is sold separately that should have been less expensive."
"So far so good."
"High quality, looks great, small footprint, baby safe."
"I called the manufacturer to see learn whether formaldehyde is used on the mattress support and they confirmed that a low level of formaldehyde is used in the base (conforms to CARB Phase 2 regulations)."
Best Bedside Cribs
Whether you choose to breast feed or bottle feed, the Co-Sleeper Bassinet promotes bonding and enables parents and infant to sleep better. Reach over and draw your baby close for feeding, or just plain loving. Safer alternative to bed sharing it attaches to parental bed.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"PROS: -Allows your baby to co-sleep close to you but safely in their own bed. -Tons of room for your baby. -Safely straps to your bed. -Weight capacity for top part is much greater than most co-sleepers and bassinets out there (It is very hard to find one that allows your baby to be in the top part for so long). -Has a removable and washable liner over the pad (I have washed many times and it still looks new). -Turns into a pack and play once your baby is not sleeping in the top part. CONS: -Pad doesn't feel very comfortable although my baby doesn't seem to mind it. -Doesn't work with all types of bed frames. I highly recommend this to all Mom's out there!!!"
"This is a very high quality co-sleeper and it's been great to have our little guy within arms reach in the middle of the night at feeding time."
"It's great and it hasn't given us any problems."
"Love!"
"Perfect for new moms....best thing I've bought yet."
"very pleased with this product."
"Nicely made."
"Very functional attached to the bed and as a bassinet."
Best Portable Cribs
Baby Bjorn Travel Light Crib - Silver Lightweight and portable, the newly re-designed BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light provides your baby a safe, comfortable space for sleep or play at home or on the road. Especially convenient for busy parents, the Travel Crib Light sets up in just seconds and features a plush, cozy mattress and a sturdy base that does not wobble. Mattress: 23.5 x 41 x 1.2 in/60 x 105 x 4 cm.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For various reasons we recently bought this in addition to the Guava Family Lotus travel crib (which we have owned for the past 3+ years), so I'm able to compare them. If you're going to be toting your crib around and/or flying with it a lot (as opposed to primarily using it at home and traveling with it just occasionally), that would be a really good reason to pick the Lotus. WINNER: BABYBJORN. TOXICITY: The two cribs are constructed of similar materials: polyester top fabric & mesh, and flame retardant-free polyurethane foam mattress. The Lotus is free of flame retardants, PVC, lead, phthalates, formaldehyde, and heavy metals (e.g. Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury). Bottom line, they both sound pretty chemical-free (especially as compared to other manufacturers who use flame retardants in the foam), but I personally prefer the Oeko-Tex certification since there is third-party testing involved and they screen for a broader array of harmful substances. I personally marginally prefer the BabyBjorn (at least for the way that we use it -- primarily within our home), due to its higher build quality, easier setup/takedown, thicker mattress, and Oeko-Tex certification. HOWEVER, the trade-off is a larger folded up size, a bit more cramped interior space, no zip-up door, a slightly higher price, and no bassinet option. If you are going to be traveling/flying with your crib a lot, you foresee yourself regularly being able to make use of the zip-up door (e.g. to soothe/nurse your baby to sleep), and/or you don't already have a separate bassinet for the newborn period, then the Lotus might be a better choice for you!"
"From my research, the only pack n play replacements currently on the market that do not contain flame retardants are: BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light, Guava Lotus, and the Nuna Sena. The Nuna Sena has the perk of being more like a traditional pack n play because it has two levels (one for a newborn), and it does not sit on the floor like the travel cribs. The mesh of travel crib gets narrower as it gets to the top of the crib, making the top opening smaller than the Guava (see photo), so this makes the Bjorn not as good of a play space in my opinion, because it feels a little more closed in than the Guava does. To clarify to anyone out there that is wondering, the Bjorn mattress is made of polyurethane, not polyethylene (same is the case for Guava). Your baby will be doing a lot of sleeping in the crib, as the mattress is definitely thicker and more plush than the Guava. I emailed the company, and they told me they are looking into Oeko-Tex certification, but are currently instead Green Guard Gold Certified. I was told "GreenGuard Gold standard that tests the actual product in a sealed chamber for 7 days to make sure there is no un-healthy offgassing occurring." I do appreciate that Guava is a small company out of California, and I have been happy with the customer service I have received from them thus far. My mom is 69 and about 5'1 and hated the Bjorn because she could barely lean in to pick my son up or lay him down. I ended up returning the Bjorn, as I wanted the crib primarily as a safe play space at home that I could put baby when I needed to do something around the house. One last note: The American Baby Pack n Play sheet fits both of these mattresses, and is a lot cheaper than the ones made specifically for each crib."
Best Baby Cribs
Recommended and Tested by Leading Pediatricians The Award Winning, Patented, BreathableBaby Breathable Mesh Liner reduces the risks of suffocation, entanglement and climbing. Air Channel Technology that promotes airflow and helps maintain air access. Adjustable to fit Standard 4 sided Slatted Cribs, Solid Back, Solid Front, and Solid End Cribs. Easy wrap design; adjustable to fit cribs with slatted ends. Hypoallergenic, poly mesh fabric. Recommended and Tested by Leading Pediatricians The Award-Winning, Patented, BreathableBaby Breathable Mesh Liner reduces the risks of suffocation, entanglement and climbing. Adjustable to fit Standard 4-sided Slatted Cribs, Solid Back, Solid Front, and Solid-End Cribs. Hypoallergenic, poly mesh fabric. Easy wrap design; adjustable to fit cribs with slatted ends, attaches easily with hook and loop fasteners. Easy wrap design; adjustable to fit cribs with slatted ends, attaches easily with hook and loop fasteners, no dangerous ties.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's not pretty - it looks like a mix between an ace bandage and a preteen's bra but it's breathable and has some slight padding (I can breath just fine through it) and in the end, I'd rather have ugly bumpers and a breathing baby then not of course. Cribs are usually pushed up with the back to the wall so that makes the most sense to hide the ends there."
"We bought a crib liner for two reasons... one, the baby keeps managing to stick his legs out between the slats and we're afraid he'll hurt himself. Edit: Decided to return the bumper, because within a week the baby has learned how to throw his legs over the top and stick them out the slats anyway."
"Thank you for reading my review and hope my honest review on the product was helpful for you.The opinions stated in this review are 100% honest and I am not being paid to review this product nor will I take payment to review a product!"
"Both are breathable and provide some barrier to head bonks, but we mainly purchased this to prevent our little guy from getting his arms/legs stuck between the slats."
"I was originally going to get just plain white, but went with this one instead, and am super glad I did, since he enjoys gazing and cooing at the animals while on his tummy."
"My only complaint is that we have a standard crib with a solid back, and the longer piece designed for standard cribs still isn't quite long enough."
"Super cute pattern and very breathable, the Velcro and ties supplied as also very strong."
"Love this bumper."
Best Toddler Beds
Milliard Memory Foam is CertiPUR-US certified for your child's safety and is ventilated for optimal cooling relief.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My daughter would cry as soon as I laid her down in her crib, so I didn't know if she just did not want to be alone or hated her crib. I realized quickly she liked to roll to her side to sleep in bed with me and that she had difficulty sleeping on her side in her crib because of the very tough mattress. I woke her up and took the pillows out because I know thats unsafe for a baby to sleep on, but it validated for me that she was just not comfortable enough on that stiff mattress."
"We bought the sleep easy solution book, this foam mattress topper, and moved her crib to our room. We also bought the American Baby Company Heavenly Soft Chenille Crib Sheet and it fits over the mattress plus this foam mattress Topper and this combo made all the difference for our daughter. Overall, I highly recommend this mattress topper for any toddler who is ready for a softer, more comfortable bed. I've included pictures of my 18 month old standing on top of the foam mattress topper over her crib mattress to show the amount of "give" and softness of this topper."
"We have a memory foam topper on our bed, and it seemed like he loved it. When we recently purchased a crib, we thought the crib mattress would do better than the pack in play, but he would sleep only a short time in the crib before waking up, I purchase this topper in hopes of replicating our bed's comfort."
"She’s sleeping much longer stretches of sleep and is having an easier time putting herself back to sleep when she awakens during the night or naps."
"Now after two weeks, I can say with some confidence (fingers crossed) that he has not woken up before 530am since getting this mattress, and is much easier to put back down on the rare occasion he does wake up. The pad isn't going to work miracles, but by 9 months we kind of expected our little guy to be a much better sleeper and I think this certainly corrected his course that was getting progressively worse."
Best Nursery Travel Beds
Soft, breathable and airy sides and simple design with no bars or loose parts to trap tiny hands or feet.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For various reasons we recently bought this in addition to the Guava Family Lotus travel crib (which we have owned for the past 3+ years), so I'm able to compare them. If you're going to be toting your crib around and/or flying with it a lot (as opposed to primarily using it at home and traveling with it just occasionally), that would be a really good reason to pick the Lotus. WINNER: BABYBJORN. TOXICITY: The two cribs are constructed of similar materials: polyester top fabric & mesh, and flame retardant-free polyurethane foam mattress. The Lotus is free of flame retardants, PVC, lead, phthalates, formaldehyde, and heavy metals (e.g. Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury). Bottom line, they both sound pretty chemical-free (especially as compared to other manufacturers who use flame retardants in the foam), but I personally prefer the Oeko-Tex certification since there is third-party testing involved and they screen for a broader array of harmful substances. I personally marginally prefer the BabyBjorn (at least for the way that we use it -- primarily within our home), due to its higher build quality, easier setup/takedown, thicker mattress, and Oeko-Tex certification. HOWEVER, the trade-off is a larger folded up size, a bit more cramped interior space, no zip-up door, a slightly higher price, and no bassinet option. If you are going to be traveling/flying with your crib a lot, you foresee yourself regularly being able to make use of the zip-up door (e.g. to soothe/nurse your baby to sleep), and/or you don't already have a separate bassinet for the newborn period, then the Lotus might be a better choice for you!"
"From my research, the only pack n play replacements currently on the market that do not contain flame retardants are: BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light, Guava Lotus, and the Nuna Sena. The Nuna Sena has the perk of being more like a traditional pack n play because it has two levels (one for a newborn), and it does not sit on the floor like the travel cribs. The mesh of travel crib gets narrower as it gets to the top of the crib, making the top opening smaller than the Guava (see photo), so this makes the Bjorn not as good of a play space in my opinion, because it feels a little more closed in than the Guava does. To clarify to anyone out there that is wondering, the Bjorn mattress is made of polyurethane, not polyethylene (same is the case for Guava). Your baby will be doing a lot of sleeping in the crib, as the mattress is definitely thicker and more plush than the Guava. I emailed the company, and they told me they are looking into Oeko-Tex certification, but are currently instead Green Guard Gold Certified. I was told "GreenGuard Gold standard that tests the actual product in a sealed chamber for 7 days to make sure there is no un-healthy offgassing occurring." I do appreciate that Guava is a small company out of California, and I have been happy with the customer service I have received from them thus far. My mom is 69 and about 5'1 and hated the Bjorn because she could barely lean in to pick my son up or lay him down. I ended up returning the Bjorn, as I wanted the crib primarily as a safe play space at home that I could put baby when I needed to do something around the house. One last note: The American Baby Pack n Play sheet fits both of these mattresses, and is a lot cheaper than the ones made specifically for each crib."
Best Moses Baskets
Includes a hooded Moses basket, fabric liner, fitted sheet, and wipe clean foam pad with vinyl covering. Liner is removable and can be machine washed cold and tumbled dry low. Includes a polyurethane foam mattress pad with a wipe-clean, PEVA (non-PVC) vinyl cover. When Baby outgrows the Moses Basket, use it as a place for storing stuffed animals or linens, or as a bed for dolls or pets. Simple assembly required to attach the hood and liner; no tools required, illustrated instructions included.Mattress pad is manufactured with the maximum thickness allowable under current safety standards. Polyester Blend.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It was way less expensive than any doll carrier or bassinet I found!"
"Easy to put beside the bed, easy to carry to grandparents house ( :D ) very light weight and durable."
"And when baby outgrows it, you can always remove the hood and lining and use the basket for something else!"
"This is a cute as it is depicted !"
"Very cute."
"It's cute but the measurements were off and the mattress that comes with doesn't seem to fit in the basket, which is annoying."
Best Bassinets
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is the only bassinet that rotates 360 degrees for the ultimate in convenience and safety. And, the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is recommended as one of the safest alternatives to bedsharing by the CJ foundation for SIDS. Base easily tucks under bed and requires only 32" clearance from wall, making it ideal for small spaces. Includes nightlight, 2 levels of vibration, 3 soothing sounds and 3 lullabies with volume control, all with 30-minute auto shutoff. Use should be discontinued when infant shows signs of pulling up, rolling over, pushing up to kneeling position.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"If you put baby's head at one end of the bassinet, the vibration is strongest by their bum and belly, and the light shines on their butt area, right where you would want it for night time diaper changes. I don't use the light much, but the music and vibration have been very helpful so I think they are well worth the extra $30 that this model costs over the stripped down version. This is a huge convenience over traditional bassinets where the rigid side basically forces you to stand up to get your baby in and out unless you are in a super tall bed. With the Arm's Reach the baby is lower than your mattress and the side next to your bed is missing."
"I haven't had the opportunity to use it yet because I'm due in December but the quality is excellent and it was just as described."
"Cannot wait to start using this with baby."
"I bought this for my daughter-in-law who has recently had her baby."
"I love this thing!"
"Excellent bassinet my granddaughter sleep well in it!"
"Overpriced for a bassinet that isn’t level and tilts so baby rolls to the side with the controls."