The Halo BassiNest pioneered the bedside bassinet category. Its signature feature - a 360° swivel that rotates to bring baby close for feeding then swivels back - has made it the default choice for breastfeeding moms.
THE SWIVEL ADVANTAGE: The base slides under your bed while the bassinet portion swivels to your bedside. For nighttime nursing, this means you can lift baby out without fully waking, feed, then return baby without getting up. It's genuinely useful.
NOT A SMART BASSINET: Unlike Snoo or Graco SmartSense, the BassiNest doesn't have cry-detection or responsive motion. It's a traditional bassinet with excellent ergonomic design.
SOOTHING FEATURES: The Luxe and 3.0 models include vibration, nightlight, and sounds. These are parent-activated, not automatic - you press a button when baby fusses.
BUILD QUALITY: The mesh sides provide visibility and airflow. The lowering sidewall makes it easy to reach baby. Construction is solid.
HALO HISTORY: Halo has been making safe sleep products for 30+ years. The BassiNest benefits from that experience and iteration.
VERDICT: The Halo BassiNest is the best traditional bedside bassinet. If you don't need smart cry-detection features, this is excellent for nighttime feeding convenience.
