Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Bassinet, Windmill

I own two of these and I couldn’t be happier with them! It took me a long time to decide on the bassinet I wanted with my son. This one I chose because the side does not drop down (I personally do not trust that feature on bassinets). Putting these together was so incredibly easy, which was a relief because I am truly just not good at putting things together haha! It also has a nice vibrating option that my son loves! I also love that there is a dimmed night light on the inside that does not wake the baby, but is bright enough for you to check on them in the dark. It also has lullaby music as well as outdoor sounds, which would be great for babies who need sounds to fall asleep. The star projector is cute as well. I rarely use it, but I may as my son gets a little older. Truthfully I use it to change diapers in the dark right now, so in that aspect it’s a plus! I was originally nervous about the netted “shelf” on the bottom because I didn’t think it would be strong enough to hold anything, but it’s absolutely perfect! I have so much held on it, and it’s holding out great! If I didn’t have that I wouldn’t know where to put a bunch of stuff!The only thing I am disappointed with is the mobile. There’s no way to “turn it on”, so really all you can do is spin it, which obviously only lasts so long. Also occasionally a star hits the bar, which throws off the spinning. I just really don’t use it. The part of the mobile I do like, is it can be moved from one side to another.I would definitely recommend this bassinet to everyone!

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.

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.