LovliTod 3-in-1 Bedside Bassinet, Rocking, 6 Height Settings

Three jobs, one frame. Pushed up against the bed with the side attached, the LovliTod works as a bedside sleeper for night feedings, which is the whole point in the first few months. Detached and standing on its own, it is a daytime bassinet you can park wherever you happen to be. And it rocks, which covers the stretch of the evening when nothing else settles a newborn.

Safety is what parents actually shop on here. The side walls are sturdy, breathable mesh panels run around the sides so airflow is not restricted and you can see in from across the room, and a secure attachment system holds the bassinet firmly against the bed when it is set up as a sleeper. Six height settings let you match the bassinet to your own mattress height, which is what makes reaching over at three in the morning tolerable rather than a workout. There is also a tilt mode, a slight incline that helps prevent reflux.

The mattress is a blend of memory foam and high density foam, soft on top with real support underneath, rather than the thin pad that usually turns up in a bassinet.

Setup is tool free, and the quick-fold design collapses fast, so it travels to a grandparent's house without a screwdriver hunt at the other end. Underneath, a large storage basket keeps diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes within reach so you are not standing up to fetch them. Four built-in wheels with brakes move it from bedroom to living room and lock it down once you get there. The wheels are silent and stable and will not scratch your floors, which matters at two in the morning when the goal is to move without waking anybody.