Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Bassinet, Windmill

We love this bassinet!Pros:GREAT VALUE: You get a lot for your money with this bassinet. Sure, you could spend more for more features (SNOO, anyone?) but you'd have to spend a lot more. This is a great bargain option. I love how much you get for the price.GREAT FEATURES: We use the music, star projector and vibration constantly! You also get nature sounds, a bassinet light, and volume control. My husband and I refer to it as "snoozing the baby". We can often get another 30+ minutes of sleep when we need to by pushing the snooze button(s)! The box that has all the features is completely removable which comes in handy for travel. While the bassinet itself is not very portable, we took the box along and seeing the same familiar star projection and hearing the same music really helped our son sleep, even in an unfamiliar environment.SWAYING MOTION: We love the swaying motion! I can't count the number of times I was able to keep my son asleep just by rocking him a little in this thing. It is so frustrating to rock a baby into a sound sleep only to have them instantly wake up when you try to lay them down! Rocking the bassinet as you lay baby down really helps with the transition. The swaying motion is also so smooth and doesn't require much effort. I can literally rock this thing with my little toe, easily!BIG BUTTONS: Guys, I can operate all the functions on this bassinet with my toes, laying down, from my bed! Some of the key buttons have texture on them which makes it easy to find the buttons you want in the dark.MOBILE: My son loves the mobile!Cons:NOT PORTABLE: This isn't a bassinet you buy for its portability. I wouldn't consider moving this from room to room and I definitely wouldn't try traveling with this. It's a behemoth that stays in one place.FLIMSY STORAGE BASKET: The storage basket is a bit flimsy and is only good for a few lightweight things. I usually keep an extra pack or two of diapers and wipes there but I feel like even that seems to stretch out the mesh. It holds them just fine so it could just be me though. I would prefer to have an actual basket on the bottom over just a flimsy mesh shelf. Still though, glad that they thought to put at least some storage there: we definitely use it!REQUIRES SPECIAL SHEETS: The mattress isn't standard size so you have to buy special sheets. Fisher Price sells extra sheets so I purchased one extra on Amazon and the price wasn't too bad. You'll definitely want at least 2 (bassinet comes with one) for those inevitable baby messes that occur in the middle of the night. Upside of the unique size is that it is bigger than the standard bassinet which gives baby more room and could potentially allow baby to use it for a longer time before growing out of it.

BEYOND HAPPY THAT WE FOUND THIS BASSINET! The fact that it vibrates has been a blessing for getting our little man to sleep. He loves motions and it gives just enough when he's sleepy to help soothe him to sleep! I will never buy a stationary bassinet again!Pros:1. Vibration and soft (manual) swaying motion helps to put fussy babies to sleep!2. There is a white noise setting on the bassinet along with a few other sounds and a lullaby.3. Big enough to fit a dock-a-tot or snuggle me in perfectly!4. It holds baby safely up to 40 pounds if you need a slightly more long term solution for your baby.5. bottom mesh rack is perfect for holding extra blankets, diapers, etc.6. Easy to move and doesn't seem to take up a ton of space7. Super easy to assemble.8. Breathable mesh sides so no need to worry about baby rolling into the sides while sleeping.Cons:1. I find that my baby sleeps best in the dark and even just having the unit on for the vibration, it is too bright in a dark room. I have to place a blanket over the control unit because i find it to be too bright.2. It does shut off after 30 mins. Baby does not seem to have an issue with this but i do wonder if he would sleep longer/ more soundly is the vibration was constant.3. Battery operated (batteries not included) so make sure to have extra batteries around in case it dies and your baby really needs the vibration at night!4. The mobile hangs so low that if you are trying to sneak in a sleepy baby, it's almost impossible for the mobile not to touch their head when placing them inside.5. Bottom is very very hard which is good, but crib mattress is much softer.

Thank goodness for this bassinet! I originally bought a (more expensive) bassinet and, when baby refused to sleep in it, was convinced that I would have a significant sleep problem. However, we bought this bassinet as a last-ditch effort and were surprised and impressed with the almost immediate difference it made!PROS:- The construction of the bassinet allows for manual "swinging/shifting" of the bassinet. This was a life-saver for getting my baby to sleep because I could continue the back and forth motion after putting him in the bassinet- Effects (vibration, sound, light) are a wonderful addition. I'm partial to the soft, amber nightlight that faces inward to the crib. It's just enough for me to watch my baby drift off without being so bright as to wake him- The mobile is easily moved and removed. You can shift it to the side while putting baby in and out of the bassinet and soundlessly shift it back over the bassinet should your baby enjoy some entertainment upon waking. Most days, I remove the mobile entirely and store it in the closet- Very easy assembly!- Thanks to the auto shut-off of effects (which is also a con), the batteries last a long while- The effects box is removable and mobile so that you can take the sounds/lights with you when baby sleeps somewhere else. This can create great continuity. I've not yet tried this, but expect to on our first family trip.CONS:- When the sound effects turn off, they simply "turn off" without any fading of volume- There is no option to continue the sound or light effects for longer periods of time or indefinitely- The "shelf" underneath the bassinet is pointless, in my opinionOVERALL:I have recommended this bassinet to all the expecting parents I know. I was originally thought it looked "cheap" or unattractive; however, the utility makes it worth the (comparatively low) price! Wholeheartedly recommend.