Wooden Bassinet Cradles
Hand crafted in classic and elegant designs, and made from sturdy, high-quality wood, these beautiful wooden bassinet cradles are the perfect choice for your nursery. Your baby will sleep soundly, and you will appreciate that these bassinet cradles will last for years without fail. There are even some interesting eclectic models for a less than conventional nursery aesthetic.
Breathable Mesh Portable Sleeper
$238 $238.99
Breathable Mesh Portable Sleeper
BreathableBaby
$238 $238.99
Perfect For: Newborns in need of a safe and dedicated sleep space
What We Like: Multi-layer breathable mesh with A.C.T. air channel technology
Experience ultimate peace of mind with this Breathable Mesh Portable Sleeper, designed to maximize airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. It provides over 30% more sleeping space than a typical bassinet, perfect for babies from birth to 6 months, and is lightweight and portable. Made from eco-friendly materials and tested for safety, it's perfect for room sharing or needed comfort at the grandparents' house.
Designer Advice:
Keep the Portable Sleeper close to your bed for easy nighttime feeding and bonding, ensuring a safe and separate sleeping space for your newborn.
Elegant Bassinet with Canopy and Storage
$113.99 $107.99
Elegant Bassinet with Canopy and Storage
Harriet Bee
$113.99 $107.99
Perfect For: Creating a cozy and stylish sleeping nook for your newborn
What We Like: The drape canopy and concealed storage shelf
The Harriet Bee's Deford Bassinet is a charmingly designed place for your baby to comfortably sleep during their first months. With its versatile canopy that can be used with or without the halo frame, it offers soft shading against harsh lights, ensuring restful naps. The bassinet features a floor-length pleated skirt that stylishly conceals the stand and a handy hidden storage shelf underneath. Locking caster wheels make it easy to move the bassinet when needed, providing both safety and mobility for your home.
Designer Advice:
Position the bassinet near your bed for easy nighttime access, but remember never to move the bassinet with your infant inside for safety reasons. Add soft neutral-colored linens for a calming atmosphere.
Round Bassinet with Elegant Canopy
$243.99 $232.99
Round Bassinet with Elegant Canopy
Harriet Bee
$243.99 $232.99
Perfect For: Parents looking for a charming and stylish sleeping space for their newborn
What We Like: Furniture quality construction and adjustable height canopy
This round bassinet offers an enchanting and unique sleep solution for your baby, while adding a touch of elegance to your home. The set includes a beautiful white eyelet bedding set, featuring a 3-tier skirt, soft bumper, fitted sheet, and adjustable height drape canopy. The canopy's design filters out harsh light, offering a shaded environment for your precious little one. The bassinet is perfect for use until your baby reaches 20 lbs, 3-4 months of age, or achieves specific milestones like pushing up or rolling over. Its furniture-quality construction and timeless design make it an heirloom-worthy piece.
Designer Advice:
Pair this bassinet with a cozy area rug, soft lights, and soft-colored baby essentials to create a dreamy nursery that is both comfortable and soothing for your baby's sleep.
Portable Bassinet with Storage Shelf
$116.99 $129.99
Portable Bassinet with Storage Shelf
Isabelle & Max™
$116.99 $129.99
Perfect For: Space-conscious families seeking a safe and convenient solution for their baby
What We Like: Large bottom shelf and removable wheels
The Portable Bassinet with Storage Shelf offers a lightweight and practical solution for families who value functionality and safety. Made from sustainable pine wood with a non-toxic finish, this bassinet provides a secure environment for your baby while ensuring it doesn't take up too much space. Easily move the bassinet from room to room with removable wheels and enjoy a convenient large bottom shelf for additional storage. The mattress pad is included, and you can choose from Espresso and White color options.
Designer Advice:
To make the most of the bassinet's mobility, consider placing baby essentials on the bottom shelf, so everything you need is within reach when moving from room to room.
Neutral bassinet cradle
$114.27 $126.68
Neutral bassinet cradle
Dream On Me
$114.27 $126.68
To maintain a relaxed and airy feel in your bedroom or nursery, we recommend choosing a wooden bassinet cradle in a light neutral finish. This also makes it a breeze to complement your existing palette.
Need some inspiration? Some popular neutral options for bassinets are white, cream, beige, or light gray.
Mobile Transparent Mesh Bassinet
Mobile Transparent Mesh Bassinet
Micuna
Perfect For: Ensuring safe sleep and mobility for your newborn
What We Like: Lightweight design with unobstructed visibility
The Mobile Transparent Mesh Bassinet features a soft cocoon for your baby to sleep comfortably and securely. With its 6 wheels, it allows for smooth transitions between rooms, ensuring that you can always keep an eye on your little one. The contemporary design adds a touch of modern elegance, and the transparent mesh provides a clear view of your baby without any obstruction, offering both style and practicality.
Designer Advice:
To maximize the benefits of the bassinet's mobility and transparency, place it in well-lit rooms and ensure the wheels are locked when not in use for your baby's safety.
Multipurpose wooden bassinet cradle
Multipurpose wooden bassinet cradle
Some wooden bassinet cradles are designed to grow with your baby. Instead of going through the full bassinet-cradle-crib transition, you can save yourself some money and space by opting for a multipurpose model.
For example, this wooden baby cradle can also become a crib and a small table with seating. How magical is that?!
Contemporary wooden bassinet
Contemporary wooden bassinet
DaVinci
Just because wooden bassinet cradles are such traditional and almost nostalgic beds, it doesn’t mean that they’ll automatically look out of place in your contemporary bedroom.
You’ll simply need to look for a no-frills design relying on clean lines and a monochrome finish (coated with a safe paint, of course).
Wooden bassinet with mesh
Wooden bassinet with mesh
Delta Children
Planning on moving it back and forth between your bedroom and the nursery? One of the most lightweight options involves a bassinet with a wooden frame but a mesh top.
Not only does this see-through material ensure a generous airflow (a blessing in the hottest locations!), but it makes it even easier to keep an eye on your newborn.
Rocking wooden cradle
Rocking wooden cradle
Isabelle & Max™
Should you choose a wooden bassinet cradle with rocking slats? As long as you’re happy to glide it manually, you probably should.
The soft rocking motion helps the baby sleep more comfortably and feel safe by reminding them of their womb experience.
Plus, because a cradle is larger than a standalone bassinet, it’ll make the transition to a crib even easier.
However, keep in mind that wooden rocking cradles are heavier and less portable, so we don’t recommend them if you were planning on moving yours between the nursery and your bedroom.
Antique baby cradle
Antique baby cradle
Harriet Bee
If what you love the most about bassinet cradles is the nostalgic feeling that they inspire, go on and spoil your baby (and yourself) with a fairytale-esque nursery.
In particular, look for darker wood finishes, harmonious lines or carvings, and opulent details.
Light colored wooden bassinet for small rooms
Light colored wooden bassinet for small rooms
babyletto
Whether you opt for a light wood finish or a delicate pastel tone, choosing light-colored bassinets is the wisest option in bedrooms or nurseries where space isn’t a luxury.
Unlike heavier dark wood finishes that would make your room look even more crowded, they’ll make it appear wider than it actually is. Smart, right?!
Bicolor wooden bassinet cradle
Bicolor wooden bassinet cradle
Harriet Bee
Since your baby will use a bassinet cradle for much longer than a traditional standalone bassinet, you can think of it as a more integral part of your nursery and perhaps be bolder when it comes to decorative choices.
For example, how about a model that includes your palette’s accent color and either your primary or secondary hue?
Wooden bassinet with storage
Wooden bassinet with storage
Simmons Kids
You can never go wrong with dual-use furniture, especially if your baby’s nursery is on the small side.
Since your new wooden bassinet cradle will inevitably take up some precious floor real estate, why not make the most of it by including a shelf or two within the same design?
Buying Guide
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Preparing for a new baby is a very exciting time, but it can be expensive and overwhelming if you don't plan ahead and ensure you have all the necessary information. One of the items you'll need to buy for the baby's bedroom is a cradle if you don't already have one. A wooden bassinet cradle is arguably one of the most attractive and beautiful choices for a baby's crib. While the style is fundamentally the same in that they are wooden and are designed to rock back and forth, there is quite a lot of variety and so it's a good idea to consider what's available before making your decision.
a circular cradle is a gorgeous modern style that's ideal for the contemporary home when a baby is on the way. You might be worried initially about having to compromise on your style in order to make things as comfortable as possible for the new arrival, however, this is certainly not the case thanks to designs like this one. The dark sturdy hardwood gives you peace of mind that your baby will be safe and sound all through the night, while the rounded shape provides ultimate comfort. The cradle can be rocked back and forth to relax your baby or help them get to sleep.
While many wooden bassinet cradles for new babies are higher to allow a more comfortable standing position for the parents, this doesn't mean it's the only option available. The benefit of having a lower cradle is that your baby is much closer to the ground and therefore at less risk of any accidents occurring. With slightly curved beams at the bottom to allow a relaxing rocking motion, the cradle is positioned directly onto the horizontal beams, which means it's almost at ground level. These cradles may be slightly more circular in shape, or you may see them in a rectangular shape with straight edges.
Not every parent wants to buy their baby a cradle they can rock. A rocking bassinet might be nice, but it poses safety hazards not present in stationary bassinets. If that's a source of concern for you, a bassinet that stays in one place permanently is a good option to consider. Rather than having curved beams at the bottom, this design boasts beautiful straight wooden beams at the floor, which form the base for the rectangular cradle. The rectangular shape is much more common for this design since it appropriately matches the straight beams and edges at the bottom of the piece.
If you want to sit alongside your baby while s/he sleeps soundly in the cradle, this is a great design to think about. You can sit in a wooden rocking chair with padded cushions for extra comfort, while a horizontal piece fixed to the left of the chair becomes the basis for your baby's cradle. It allows you to rock the cradle as you are sitting down and rocking yourself in the rocking chair. These chairs can be seen in a traditional design with wooden beams along the back of the chair, or you may find more modern designs which have one larger piece at the back instead.
