Maxi-Cosi Iora Bedside Bassinet

It ranks #1 (A tier) on our consolidated bassinets board, drawn from 2 independent outlets.

Parents who want a bedside bassinet that is built to last and is unlikely to fail. It is the only A tier product on our bassinets board, rated for robust construction, a low failure rate and a strong warranty. If you want automated rocking and white noise, the Halo BassiNest Connected Swivel Sleeper 3.0 is the smart model reviewers trusted most. If you travel often, the Baby Bjorn Cradle Light is lighter and folds.

Reliability is its strength. Reviewers noted a low failure rate, robust construction and a strong warranty, and no recurring faults were recorded in our research. With no motor or software to fail, it should last through one baby and be ready for the next.

No. The Maxi-Cosi Iora Bedside Bassinet is a conventional bedside bassinet without rocking or white noise. Maxi-Cosi sells the Maxi-Cosi Starling Smart Bassinet for that, which shares the Iora build quality but sits in C tier on our board because of software failures and stalled firmware.

Like any bassinet, use it until the baby reaches the maker's weight limit, starts rolling over or pushes up on hands and knees, whichever comes first. For most babies that is roughly the first four to six months. After that, move to a crib.

Use sheets made for the Iora or measure its mattress before buying, because bassinet mattresses are not a standard size. The sheet must fit tightly with no loose fabric, and only the mattress supplied with the bassinet should be used. Keep blankets, pillows and bumpers out of the sleep space.