The bassinet is your baby’s first bed for the first few months, and the right choice depends on how you’ll use it. A baby with reflux has different needs from one sleeping in a bassinet attached to your bed, or one that will travel frequently. Below, you’ll find a recommendation for each use, along with the features that make a difference in everyday life.

For a baby with reflux

When your baby often spits up after feeding, it can help to have them sleep with their head slightly elevated. The Cangaroo Adoro has a reclining feature, so you can tilt the base without placing pillows inside the crib.

The height adjustment has 6–7 positions, and the side opening lets you reach your baby without getting up. It comes with a mosquito net and locking wheels, so you can move it from room to room. The included mattress is thin, so it’s worth replacing it with a firmer one that fits the crib’s internal dimensions.

For sleeping right next to your bed

During the first few weeks, night feeds are easier when your baby is level with your mattress. The Kikka Boo Noah has a drop-side panel, so you can place it next to your bed and reach your baby without getting up.

The two sides adjust to different heights, so you can also add a slight incline if needed. It also has a rocking function and a mattress, and assembles without tools.

With an Underneath Shelf for Nappies and Clothes

In the early days, nappies, baby wipes and spare clothes need to be close to your baby, not in another room. The Cangaroo Amo has a storage shelf under the cradle, so all the essentials stay close by.

At just 49 cm wide, it fits into a narrow space beside the bed. It features a tilt function, a side opening, adjustable height and a mosquito net. If the mattress sags, replace it with a firmer one.

To take with you to Grandma’s or on trips

If your baby will often sleep somewhere else, such as at a relative’s house or while on vacation, you need a foldable bassinet. The Kikka Boo Amaris is foldable, so it fits in the trunk and can be stored away when you don’t need it.

You don’t have to give up features for the sake of portability: it has a reclining function, a side opening, height adjustment, a mosquito net and a mattress, just like a bassinet that stays at home.

Rock it gently to sleep

Many babies settle with a gentle rocking before bedtime. The Bebe Stars 847-186 features a rocking function, so you can rock it by hand without picking up your baby.

It also has a side opening and height adjustment, so you can place it next to your bed at mattress level. It folds away and comes with a mattress and mosquito net.

Before choosing, measure the height of your mattress and the space beside your bed to make sure the bedside crib fits and is level with your bed. The mattresses that come with bedside cribs are often thin, so check that the mattress is firm and fits the internal dimensions properly. Also check the weight or age limit specified by the manufacturer, as bedside cribs are usually suitable only for the first few months.

This article was created with the help of AI and reviewed and edited by the Skroutz team.