Halo Bassinest

Thread: "Did you guys get a bassinet?"

We got a halo bassinet. I loved the adjustable height. We are both tall, my back was killing me the first few weeks post partum and my husband has back problems. The high bassinet saved us those first few months. That being said, my BIL and SIL borrowed it and hated it. They have a very low bed and are much shorter than us.

Thread: "Did you guys get a bassinet?"

We've used the Halo for both kids, and I like it but its legs have a pretty big footprint!

Thread: "FTM: Do we need a bassinet?"

If SIL has halo and snoo, can you just borrow them and see if either work for you?

Thread: "What kind of bassinet is everyone getting? [on] "

I had the halo one that can swivel over the bed and I liked it a lot

Thread: "Tell me about your bassinet! "

I have a used halo basinet (it may be an upgraded model bc it vibrates and has a light). We got it from fb marketplace and purchased a new mattress for it. It’s been great! Using for my second child now

Thread: "Thoughts on Halo Bassinest?"

We bought the cheapest Version last year and I loved it. I had some postpartum anxiety and it allowed my kid to be "in bed" with me safely. I just had it high enough to hover over the bed and I slept nose to nose with her essentially. I saved mine for baby #2 and would highly recommend it. Mine didn't tilt though. Don't know what that's about

Thread: "Is the Snoo worth it?"

I have an 8 day old- and we LOVE the Snoo. It isn’t even about the soothing features, which definitely help and are great, it’s the safety/relief that comes with strapping her in with their sleep sacks. Even if I don’t turn on the motion/sound, I know she’s set for the few hours she is in it and it’s FDA approved to help prevent SIDS. I developed major anxiety after she arrived- I think if she were in a Halo or any other bassinet (which we also have but will not be using bc the Snoo is working so well for us), I’d be checking on her even more at night. I’d always be wondering if she somehow got herself into a weird position or against the side where she can’t breath or something my imagination creates just to ruin my sanity. The Snoo eliminates that question, which gives me extra peace of mind.

Thread: "Did you guys get a bassinet?"

+1 to the big leg footprint. We have a bed with closed sides (storage underneath) and the Halo feet wouldn’t go under our bed so we have to put it further away from the bed which defeats the whole purpose (but great bassinet other than this)

Thread: "Tell me about your bassinet! "

I was given a halo bassinet by a generous coworker who is done having kids and just wanted to give it to me. I believe it was given to her. I think it’s older but it still has the music, lights, vibration. I’m 22 weeks so I haven’t used it yet but it was free so I’m happy with that!

Thread: "Best bedside bassinet?"

We originally had a snoo but sold it for the halo bassinest and I 1000% recommend the halo. We got the one with the vibration and sounds and it was super useful. The side folds down if needed but I never used that option, I loved that it fit right up against my bed but that I was able to make it tall enough that nothing could accidentally fall in. I also loved all the mesh sides because I could peel through and see her, and I didn’t have to worry about her pushing up against them.

Thread: "Looking for a bassinet, something that opens from the side! Or if you guys have any other recommendations I’m open to hear"

See, I disagree on the size thing! We got a secondhand Halo bassinet for our first baby, it was pretty small and my baby doubled his weight by 2mo so we ended up having to use the pack and play for 3-4 months while he was still in our room. Pregnant with my second and we ended up going with a drop side bassinet similar to the one in op’s first picture. It’s big but I know we’re going to get more use out of it this time around. When you have big/tall babies you end up needing sturdier, larger baby gear if you want to maximize the use you get out of those items.

Thread: "Bassinet suggestions [ON]"

I would actually recommend against a bassinet and recommend that you get a mini-crib instead. My babies were born tiny and still outgrow the bassinet so quickly. My Halo wobbles and I hate it. I finally bought a mini crib for my third and wish I had just done it with my first.

Thread: "Is a bassinet necessary?"

We purchased ours (halo bassinet) on Facebook marketplace. For us they were worth it (we ended up with two, $80 for one and $100 for they other). I was able to sleep within a fort of my baby without cosleeping and soothe him easily when he stirred with a hand on his chest.

Thread: "Best bedside bassinet?"

100% recommend the Halo Bassinest. I had a c section and the swivel function was key for grabbing baby without causing unnecessary pain. My only gripe was the huge base which I see is now fixed!

Thread: "Did you guys get a bassinet?"

We bought one for $50 on FB marketplace. Used it for a month, it was nice those first few weeks, but then we moved the baby to her crib and never looked back.

Thread: "What bassinet are you guys all thinking"

I kept my halo swivel from when I had my daughter for this pregnancy. It was amazing and I absolutely recommend it!

Thread: "Did you guys get a bassinet?"

To prevent parents from accidentally kicking blankets or pillows onto the bassinet in their sleep. I'd never heard that either.

Thread: "Driving myself crazy over bedside bassinets. Looking for Halo Bassinest alternative"

Honestly I love my halo swivel. When baby was really little, I had it right by my head on my side of the bed and it was super easy to get baby out. I have an older model and one side moved down a bit to get him out. Now he’s almost 3 months old and I’ve moved him down to the foot of the bed.

Thread: "What bassinet do you have and do you like it?"

Halo swivel bassinest. I love that thing and outgrowing it was one of the sadder moments I’ve had since baby blues wore off.

Thread: "Tell me about your bassinet! "

I did the same. I got the one with the light and vibration from FB Marketplace for $50, in new condition. It goes for $300 brand new! I bought the breathable mattress for it with an Amazon gift card someone gave me as a baby gift.

Thread: "Best bedside bassinet?"

I also 1000% recommend halo with its fold down sides. Whether you have a csection or not it's amazing. Love the mesh and also the nightlight.

Thread: "Are those fancy bassinets worth it?"

I got a halo basinet with the fancy functions and insert for 120$ on FB marketplace it’s great. Going to resell for 100 when we’re done with it.

Thread: "Help me pick a bassinet!"

I have the Halo swivel and it worked out well for us. We have no space on either side of the bed so it was at the foot of the bed. I used the swivel feature mostly to get it out of the way sometimes. There are two reasons I didn't care for a drop side: a) I had a drop side at the hospital and it was zero percent helpful in getting him out because it didn't lock down (for obvious safety reasons) so I still had to half get out of bed to lift him out of it anyway and b) your brain constantly plays tricks on you and tells you you have the baby in bed with you while you're sleeping when you don't, and if the bassinet was right beside me and super easy to pull him out of, I'd be terrified this would happen for real when I half asleep. I liked knowing that in order to pick him up, I'd have to be awake enough to stand. Id' rather he cry for a moment while I get myself up than risk me pulling him into bed with me and falling asleep again. The swivel has a large footprint cause the legs stick out pretty far. It's super stable, though and worked for us. I liked that the legs were open on the bottom because we put the dog beds right underneath to save space in our room. We only used it for three months and then baby was ready for the crib. I bought it second hand on FB and will be reselling it there for another baby to use!

Thread: "What kind of bassinet is everyone getting? [on] "

I had the halo as well and loved it after having an emergency c section. It was tall enough I didn't have to bend down. I got a used one and highly recommend that route as they're fairly cheap used.

Thread: "Thoughts on Halo Bassinest?"

we have the one that swivels, it seems pretty solid!

Thread: "Help choosing a bedside bassinet"

I have two friends that have the Halo Swivel and they do not recommend. It’s so tall that you have to stand up to get the baby out of it, which is the exact opposite thing you want to be doing in the middle of the night.

Thread: "Looking on opinions: is a bassinet is worth the purchase or to just use a crib?"

Bassinest. It was expensive but very good for nursing at night. Worth every penny. We used it about 3-4 months per kid and passed along to family. It's not a replacement for a crib. It's a nicety to have during the first months when there are a ton of feedings and mom is recovering.

Thread: "What bassinet do you have and do you like it?"

Weird mine doesn't make any noise.

Thread: "Best bedside bassinet?"

I quite liked my Halo. Some videos are on YouTube showing pros and cons of various bassinets. I found the visuals helpful

Thread: "Crib or "Next-to-me" bassinet ?"

I got a halo for free on FB marketplace and there are constantly people trying to offload bassinets. They also have a ton at consignment/resale stores

Thread: "Looking for a bassinet, something that opens from the side! Or if you guys have any other recommendations I’m open to hear"

These are all really good points too, I enjoy reading everyone’s experiences so much!

Thread: "Thoughts on Halo Bassinest?"

I had one with my first and my baby *hated* it. She never fell asleep in it once, preferring the free "baby box" (literally a cardboard box with a fitted mattress in it) that the county sent us. The Halo Bassinest was also not tall enough to swivel over our bed like in the advertising, and it was tilted to the point that for a moment there we thought our newborn was some kind of prodigy at rolling over. It's also very heavy and almost impossible to move. We eventually found a use for the Halo: whenever we needed to wake up the baby (for feeding, etc.), we would lay her in it. It worked every time. We'd call it the "wake up machine." But every baby is different! Yours might like it.

Thread: "FTM: Do we need a bassinet?"

I was given the Halo bassinet from someone getting rid of theirs…it was free so I couldn’t say no. But I hated that thing. It was too high for our bed so I couldn’t even get her out without getting out of bed, which I think defeats the purpose of a bassinet IMO. We then got a pack n play with the top bassinet and that worked fine, but I honestly wish I would’ve went bougie and gotten the Newton bassinet because the height would’ve been perfect and she slept in our room for almost 4.5 months so it would’ve been used a lot. You definitely don’t need a bassinet. I just liked her sleeping next to me.

Thread: "Help me pick a bassinet!"

Another vote for Halo Swivel. I loved baby being at eye level so I could check on her without getting up. I did have to sit up to pick her up, but I preferred to nurse in a sitting position anyway. The swivel park was also nice for being able to easily make the bed or clean the floor after spitup incidents.

Thread: "Did you guys get a bassinet?"

We rented a snoo and then bought a Halo, which we preferred!

Thread: "Tell me about your bassinet! "

Same! We loved it. We turned on vibration and the heartbeat sounds and had no issues getting her down (until she could roll over…)

Thread: "Has anyone used their stroller bassinet as a bedside bassinet for their newborn?"

My baby did this as well! He outgrew it at around 12 weeks.. so we bought the bassinet & the stand for nothing lol. He did like sleeping in it over his halo bassinet - but has since adjusted and is okay with sleeping in the halo one.

Thread: "Did you use a bassinet or just put the baby in a crib right away?"

We used the bassinet for about 3 months when baby started to roll and then transitioned him to the pack n play. There were 2 advantages for us. First, the whole crib wouldn’t have fit well in our room and I wanted him in our room with us. Secondly, and this is probably a fairly niche thing, but our little guy likes to sleep with pressure on his face. As soon as he could roll over, he was sleeping face down (looking very much like he couldn’t breathe). But when he was a newborn, because he was all swaddled and couldn’t roll over, he would wiggle his way all the way to the side of the bassinet and smash his face against the mesh. He couldn’t have done that in a crib and probably wouldn’t have slept as well. We had the halo bassinest. It was fine, wouldn’t necessarily recommend it. I got it fairly cheap from a friend who got it used at a rummage sale. Our room wasn’t wide enough for it to be used as intended. But still just okay. I would, however, highly recommend getting a pack n play. That’s what he slept in for the months between when he could roll over and couldn’t be in a bassinet anymore and when I was ready to transition him to his own room. We still have it up as a safe spot to corral him if we need to and then of course the obvious use of travel.

Thread: "Crib or bassinet for newborn? [ON]"

Exactly this! I got a halo bassinet on Facebook marketplace and it was in excellent condition because people tend to use it for a really short period of time. I got the crib secondhand as well but bought a brand new mattress for it.

Thread: "What’s your favourite bassinet ?"

For bassinet, hands down Skip Hop Cozy Up 2 in 1 bassinet side sleeper. I bought the halo one first, but our room was too small, so the swivel doesn’t work in small spaces and pushing the side down is awkward and annoying. I can’t stop recommending the skip hop on instead. The drop down side is so nice and makes soothing your LO easy from bed. Carrier - I was in the same boat as you. Got a wrap one and just got too overwhelmed. I got the ergo baby embrace which is soft, but still has some structure and is easy to put on. Also got the 360 for when she’s a bit older.

Thread: "Best bedside bassinet?"

The Halo Basssinest was personally my favorite and I'm purchasing one again for baby #2. It glides across the floor smooth, it rocks very gently when you are rocking it and can be pulled right up next to your bed, or depending on your bed height, right over the mattress and right next to you. Thats how we slept with my first bedside. It was almost like co-sleeping except she was safe in her own little space. The side clicks down so you can reach in from your bed easily. I adored this thing. Highly recommend Specifically, this one: [halo glider bassinest. notice the two feet only. not 4](https://www.snugglebugz.ca/products/halo-bassinest-glide-sleeper?via=Z2lkOi8vc251Z2dsZWJ1Z3ovV29ya2FyZWE6OkNhdGFsb2c6OkNhdGVnb3J5LzVjODcxNDI5Nzk5YzVhMDE2MDlhZjFjMg) Edit. Forgot to mention we purchased ours locally from our Walmart so no shipping. But you can search around different providers, some have discounts on it at different times. Thats what I'm watching for. Sadly we lent my original one to a low income friend and never got it back.

Thread: "Best bassinet?"

Sounds like a halo bassinet might fit your needs.

Thread: "Did you guys get a bassinet?"

We have a halo too! We love it! Our bed is pretty high so baby is at eye level while laying down. I also had an emergency c section so it’s been a lifesaver so I didn’t have to reach down and then lift up. The only thing that could be annoying is that the foot print of the bassinet is pretty large.

Thread: "FTM: Do we need a bassinet?"

If you don’t have room for a pack n play, I got the halo “bassinest” that adjusted up and down so it could go over the side of my bed, and the feet of the bassinet slid under the bed frame. It was so useful those first few weeks!

Thread: "Thoughts on Halo Bassinest?"

FTM and we bought the basic Halo Bassinest. I already put it together and there is no tilt at all. I think the tilt problem was on the higher end Halo bassinets that swivel

Thread: "Thoughts on Halo Bassinest?"

I had the one that swivels and LOVED it. If I ever have another kid I’m definitely going to buy it again. It’s sturdy, and has a large base so I never worried about it getting knocked over or anything like that. Tbh I didn’t use the music function or the vibrating function at all so if you can find one without that that still swivels I would definitely go for that one .

Thread: "Thoughts on Halo Bassinest?"

Thank you!!! Yes the ability to have her close is the main reason I’m interested in it

Thread: "Best bassinet? Struggling to decide!"

If it makes you feel better I feel like there’s always going to be someone scaring you in the comments of a bassinet review! That being said, I loved my Halo Bassinest because I could have baby super close and visible, and easy to get in and out!

Thread: "Thoughts on Halo Bassinest?"

I have the swivel and haven’t had any tilting issue. It’s super solid and I love it!

Thread: "Affordable Bassinet Recommendations? [ca]"

I would try Facebook marketplace or secondhand! They are used very short term and easy to clean. So they are in great condition a lot of the time. I spent $80 on my halo bassinet.