Cradle - White, Baby Cradle

I absolutely love this Cradle!!! Great quality and solid construction, definitely worth the money! When I put it together, the fabric seemed tight around some of the joints and I was concerned that it would tear, but after it has been sitting for awhile, the fabric has stretched and fits around the joints much better. It originally didn't rock well because of this, but as it stretched out it works great. The mattress is okay, seemed a bit soft and I was concerned about the materials used in it so I purchased the Naturepedic oval mattress to use instead. It says not to replace the mattress, but the Naturepedic fits well and doesn't leave any spaces around the edges, which is the biggest concern. I am super conscious about chemicals in the products I use and this was the most chemical free of all the Cradles I could find. It uses MDF board, but I am going to have my husband coat it with a sealant that blocks out any formaldehyde from off-gassing (made by AFM). I also love that it is all mesh and considering bassinets are not as heavily regulated, this is a a much better option then a lot of other cradles that are made of wicker and other more solid materials. The Cradle is also pretty low to the ground, so it will be pretty easy to watch the baby and keep the baby next to our bed. I am expecting my baby in a couple of weeks and I am confident that this cradle will be perfect.

This is a good, sturdy crib and easy to assembly. High quality materials. Note: 1. It is lower than expected, which is good for keeping the crib by bedside at night for newborns, 2. which is okay because it is also smaller than expected so it would be good only for newborn to about 8-12 months. No way past one year. 3. It can be rocked side to side but is very stable, but 4. That stability makes it a little cumbersome to move around. The bottom legs are stiff metal that stick out so be careful when moving it not to hit the legs on furniture or walls 5. Will not slide on any surface, which again is good for safety but makes it harder to move around.

We absolutely LOVE this cradle. It is incredible quality, being able to rock it is a fantastic feature, and it fits perfectly next to the bed. I love that you can see through the sides and it is light and easy to move from room to room if necessary - we did that a lot when my daughter was a newborn so she could sleep in the living room during the day. It is expensive, but you absolutely get what you pay for. It looks great, but most importantly Baby Bjorn is famous for their attention to detail and use of only top quality, baby-safe materials, and that was what was most important to us. Has truly been worth every penny.

When shopping around for a cradle/bassinet, I was looking for several things: 1) I don't want to buy a bulky, electronic moving cradle that contains a cord that could trip me or my wife, especially in the middle of the night; 2) I want to buy something that is built well, and safe for the child, not just to sleep in, but to breathe in and out without worrying about inhaling harmful chemicals; 3) I want to purchase something that is light and portable, which would allow me to move from the bedroom to other places in my house. The Babybjorn Cradle fits all three of these requirements. It is very light, and while it is able to rock very gently, it relies solely on the baby's own movement (or the hands of a parent/caretaker) to make it rock gently. I don't know if my baby actually uses the rocking movement to put himself back to sleep, but I guess there's no way I can find out. The cradle is extremely well-built. Like other Babybjorn products, it is simple, yet very sturdy. The materials used were fantastic. It's clean, sleek, and strong. It is certified to have no harmful chemicals, so I don't have to worry about the baby breathing in harmful or even toxic fumes from paints or anything (the cradle has almost no surface area with paint). The cradle is light-weight, allowing me to carry it out to the living room during the day when baby needs a nap, and mommy wants to stay in the living room instead of retrieving to the bedroom. The legs of the cradle spread out wide enough for the cradle to be sturdy; the only drawback is that the width sometimes makes it tricky for me to carry it through a rather narrow hallway in my home. The only thing I don't like about this cradle is its size. My son is now two months old, and he is probably two or three weeks away from outgrowing the cradle. He is not a tall or big child by all means (he is 11.5 pounds now), but there is already little room for his arms to move around. We are also about to run out of head room and leg room as well. Like other Babybjorn products, this cradle is not cheap. For what I think will be three months of use (max), I still find it worthwhile because it allows the baby to sleep very close to mom and dad without bed-sharing, something many parents are very reluctant to do. I felt I paid extra for a good quality, safe product that allowed me to maximize the valuable quality time spent with my little one - I would recommend it for other parents who are willing to pay a little extra for the added quality.

I love this bassinet. It’s high quality and simple design. I was looking for stylish low tech rocking bassinet, that is safe. Love the net all around it. The height work for us and our bed. The con is that it’s small. Our baby being 95 percentile in height will fit in there only for 2 months. It might serve longer for premature babies. That regard it’s an expensive sleeping arrangement that serves only two months.

Bought this cradle as a gift for my daughter's first child. It is light enough to easily move around the house, yet it is sturdy and stable so you have peace of mind that it won't tip over. It moves with the gentlest of motions (literally, a little finger can move it a great deal) so it is easy to soothe the baby. The mesh exterior makes it easy to see the baby, so you can observe the baby to your heart's content without disturbing him; and I like the fact that the air doesn't 'stagnate' within the interior as it could with solid-sided cradles/bassinets. Very happy with this purchase. 1/12/2014 update: my 4-month-old grandson has moved on to his big-boy crib. This bassinet is being packed away to save for the next grandbaby. So pleased I made the investment in this quality product.

This is a well-designed, great looking bassinet. The breathable mesh siding is essential for cradles. I've found my baby with her face against the side many times while rooting for food. It's also nice to have the slight transparency when you're several feet away. A few days after receiving it, I used a seam ripper to carefully remove the two big warning labels at the top of the long sides. I know they have to be there when this thing's sold but I don't want to read "SUFFOCATION HAZARD" in huge letters every time I rock my child. The only thing I'd do to change the cradle is make it at least 4 inches taller. It sits very low next to most beds (unless you have a platform bed) which makes it a bit strenuous picking up and putting down the baby in the middle of the night when you're already exhausted. Size wise, we expect our daughter to outgrow this at about 5 months old. Sheet Tip: I purchased two fitted sheets made specifically to go with the BabyBjorn cradle design from a seller on Etsy. I recommend this over the expensive plain white sheet that BabyBjorn sells.

My Husband and I purchased this as part of our Amazon registry close out order. I could hardly wait to receive this particular item. We wanted something simple, lightweight and generally eye pleasing. We understand that the Bassinet has one purpose to serve, but for us, having a Bassinet that somewhat fit in with our style aesthetic was important too. Assembly was very easy and took less than fifteen minutes. It required one Allen Key and two screws - both of which came with this Bassinet. The Bassinet has a slight bouncy back and forth motion to it that is easily done with the slight push of your hand or perhaps foot. With my Husband being a paraplegic in a wheelchair, the height of this item is just perfect for him to be able to reach the baby and interact with him if I am tending to other things. It is very sturdy yet can easily be picked up and moved from room to room. I LOVE this item and can hardly wait for our little Guy to be sleeping in it right next to our bed in just a matter of weeks now.