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 For families that co-sleep, the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is one of the best options, allowing baby to snuggle in close with their own safe space.

SAFETY | Great Co-Sleeping Option

Co-sleeping is a very important, and sometimes controversial, habit for many families. Although it’s been practiced since the beginning of time, there is evidence that co-sleeping can be linked to SIDS and other sleep-related injuries in babies. There are ways to create a safe co-sleeping environment for the whole family. However, thanks to new technology, there are bassinets on the market that are designed to provide a safe space for baby to sleep while still allowing the baby to practically sleep in bed with you. Enter the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper. HALO’s mission is to help all babies sleep safely. In support of this mission, HALO is a proud partner of leading health and safety organizations. That’s why they’ve created a bassinet that allows baby to snuggle up as close as you like while still providing a separate sleep area.

…A bassinet that allows baby to snuggle up as close as you like while still providing a separate sleep area.

Another great safety feature of the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is the auto-return side rail. This allows mom or dad to easily access baby by lowering the side rail and maintain a safe sleeping space with the railing automatically popping back up. There’s also an option to lock the side rail in the upright position if desired.

Side rail lowers for easy access

Side rail lowers for easy access

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has height adjustment settings, allowing parents to keep baby visible at eye level. There are also breathable mesh walls on all sides that also allow for great visibility and increased closeness to your little one. All materials that make up the Bassinest are BPA free and have the seal of approval from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA).

There are also breathable mesh walls on all sides that also allow for great visibility and increased closeness to your little one.

The base of the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is wide and weighted, decreasing the risk that the bassinet could tip over. One safety concern is that the height of the bassinet is adjusted with a knob by hand. If this knob is not tightened enough, the bed portion of the bassinet could hypothetically slip down while the baby is inside of it. This just means that parents should be aware of properly tightening the knob.

The Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has height adjustment settings.

COMFORT | Smart Features Aid Sleep

There are a few great features included in the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper that make it stand out. Included in this unique bassinet are white noise, lullabies, vibration settings, a nursing timer, and a LED light. Many moms have said that their baby really responds well to the vibration feature, as it helps sooth many babies and releases gassiness. The LED light is perfect for midnight feedings and diaper changes, but dim enough to keep everyone in sleep mode.

Included in this unique bassinet are white noise, lullabies, vibration settings, a nursing timer, and a LED light.

Another great, and unique, feature of the Bassinest is the 360-degree swivel that allows parents to bring baby in close, or push them away when needing to get out of bed. Many moms have commented on how smooth the pivoting feature is. With the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper, the swivel feature is so smooth that it doesn’t disturb baby one bit. Numerous parents say that the swivel feature made this purchase worth it.

HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper swivel feature

The mattress for the HALO Bassinest Swivel sleeper is very thin, but firm, which is great for safe sleeping practices. One point that parents have made about the Bassinest is that baby’s bed wasn’t level, due to the angle of the swivel feature. This caused baby to slide over to one side while sleeping. A simple fix was to wedge some blankets underneath the mattress, making the bed level for sleeping.

EASE OF USE | Swivel Makes Sleeping Easy!

Size

With a large amount of features included in the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes a large size. Although a safety factor, the largest part of this bassinet is the wide base. Even though the base is able to be tucked under the bed, there is still a portion that sticks out and takes up some room.

Although a safety factor, the largest part of this bassinet is the wide base.

The Bassinest fits bed of 22 to 34 inches tall and requires only 32 inches of clearance. Weighing in at a whopping 30 pounds, this bassinet is difficult to move around the house and can be a tripping hazard in the middle of the night.

Performance

Fun features are what sets the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper apart from other bassinets on the market. Smart features included (operated with batteries) are a nightlight, 3 lullabies, 3 nature and womb sounds, 2 levels of vibration, and nursing timer with auto shut off. The vibration settings are used often by many parents, stating that is very soothing for their baby. Also, the LED nightlight is perfect for midnight feeds or diaper changes and is still dim enough to allow everyone to stay sleeping.

Nightlight, lullabies and womb sounds, nursing timer, and vibration settings

Nightlight, soothing sounds, nursing timer, and vibration

One of the biggest selling points…is the swivel feature that allows for 360-degree movement of the bassinet bed.

A nice part of the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is the side wall that easily lowers and automatically pops back up after use. This side wall makes it super easy to roll over and tend to baby without needing to sit up or get out of bed. For moms with a limited postpartum mobility, like C-section moms, for example, the side wall feature is ideal and allows parents to care for baby safely from bed or the couch.

One of the biggest selling points for the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is the swivel feature that allows for 360-degree movement of the bassinet bed. This allows mom or dad to get in and out of bed easily with smooth manipulation of the bassinet without startling baby from their beauty sleep. Not only does it help parents to get in and out of bed, but the swivel feature helps to bring baby in as close as possible to parents. Along with the adjustable height and mesh walls, the 360-degree swivel also allows parents to position baby so that they feel like they are actually in bed with mom or dad, while still having a safe sleep space in the Bassinest.

Great for co-sleeping

Great for co-sleeping

PRICE + LONGEVITY | High-End Price, High-End Features

Longevity

With a 30-pound weight limit, the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has the ability to last a long time. However, even with a high weight limit, the dimensions of the bed may not allow for a long use depending on how long your baby grows to be. The interior dimensions are 30 inches by 18.5 inches, creating a small space for baby to sleep and grow into. With many families aiming to keep baby in the room until at least 6 months, some parents are having problems with their baby outgrowing the Bassinest at around 4 to 5 months of age.

HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper Review

Price

Coming in on the high side, the price for the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is elevated due to the many features that are included. To help with peace of mind, the Bassinest comes with a 1-year limited warranty, and their customer service has a history of being very helpful.

Coming in on the high side, the price for the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is elevated due to the many features that are included.

Although a fitted sheet is included, some additional purchases are necessary. In order to operate the smart features, 3 AA batteries are needed and are not included. And, as always, there are additional mattress pads and organic fitted sheets that accompany this product if needed.

PROS

  • Safe option for co-sleeping
  • Smart features included
  • 360-degree swivel feature
  • Side wall lowers for easy access to baby
  • All walls are mesh for best breathability

CONS

  • Heavy and large
  • Non-portable
  • Wide base can be a tripping hazard

THE BOTTOM LINE | Perfect for Recovering Moms

This high-end bassinet has some great features that have the ability to make parent’s and baby’s life easier. The smart features assist with night-time activities while still creating a soothing environment for everyone. Mesh walls and a moveable side wall maximize comfort and safety while making it easy to care for baby.

Perhaps the greatest feature of the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is the 360-degree swivel capability. This allows mom and dad to get in and out of bed easily but also allows baby to be right in bed while having a safe sleeping space. The swivel feature is awesome for C-section moms with limited mobility who might have a hard time getting in and out of bed or sitting up to care for their new babe.

However, the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is also great for co-sleeping families, nursing moms, and any new parent who want to create a safe sleeping environment without lacking the convenience of sharing sleeping space with their newest addition to the family.