What Are the Best Bassinets and Baby Seats

“The Halo Bassinet is the same height as the bed, so it’s easy to reach and put the baby down. It swivels so you can push it out to get out of bed or bring it closer to the other bed without moving the base. The side bar goes down when u get the baby and pops right back up. It lasts until baby starts to flip over and move around, usually by 5-6 months. It’s also cozy inside. I find my babies sleep better when they are in a cozy more contained environment during the newborn age vs bigger crib space.”

“The Snuz has great features. You can separate the top from the legs, so it’s easy to move to a different room. Plus, it’s tiny and takes up very little room. You can also open up the side so it’s very close/open to your bed and can be adjusted to your bed height. It’s lightweight, comes in a few colors, and also rocks back and forth!”

“This bassinet is great for having the baby close to your bed. We love it. It also folds nicely so it’s easy to pack if going away for Shabbos.”

Cute, soft prints. Comes in lots of sizes, from bassinet, to portacrib, to your full-sized cribs.

“This has made my life so much easier with my 10 week old!”

“Just as good as the Baby Bjorn and it’s $100 cheaper! Also cleaner (fewer chemicals on the fabric). My baby is 7 months and still enjoying it!”

4 months and up

“The Upseat is the best baby seat on the market, all the others are sooo bad for babies from an ergonomic perspective, especially for their hip joints which are still soft at this age and hardening! The Upseat has a specific incline to promote good posture and core strength which is so, so helpful for their whole lives. Plus it doubles as a booster seat and can even be used as a high chair in small apartment/home living.”

“This makes a great gift. I’m not sure if it’s one of the must-have baby items, but with three floors in my home and a newborn baby, I use this all day every day. It’s wonderful to be able to set the baby on the couch next to me or bring her down to the basement while I work so I can have my baby near me. I use it to change her diapers and let her nap in it through the day.”