REASONS TO BUY
Sturdy
Travel crib
Easy to open/close
REASONS TO AVOID
Poor accessibility
Hard to move from room to room
High price tag
Poor eco-health
4moms Breeze Bassinet Review
Travel crib bassinet that's not so easy to use
Credit: Abriah Wofford
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Our Verdict
The 4moms Breeze Bassinet is a quality product with below-average performance in most of our tests. This bassinet is large and heavy, making it difficult to move from to room. Its footprint also makes it a poor choice for bedside sleeping and nighttime feeding. While it is easy to fold and works as a travel crib, these features don't make up for the hard mattress pad and the fabric sides of the sleeping area, which potentially reduces breathability. This bassinet looks good on paper, and it is one of the most stable options in our bassinet review, but for the price, we'd like to see a more thoughtful design for baby's safety and comfort.
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| Awards |  Premium Quality Co-Sleeper |  Best Overall Bassinet |  Budget-Friendly Bedside Bassinet | Best For Small Spaces | |
| Price | $300 List $299.99 at Amazon | $290 List | $220 List $220.00 at Amazon | $180 List $159.99 at Amazon | $330 List $326.99 at Amazon |
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| Bottom Line | Sturdy option that is hard to move and isn't great for bedside sleeping | Beautiful and functional wood bassinet you can use from your bed | A great choice for co-sleeping that is easy to move from room to room | A good co-sleeping or free-standing bassinet for money-conscious families | A versatile, quality option with a small bedside footprint |
| Rating Categories | 4moms Breeze Bassinet | babybay Bedside Sle... | Arm's Reach Clear-V... | Baby Delight Beside... | Chicco Close to You... |
| Ease of Use (35%) | |||||
| Breathability (25%) | |||||
| Sleep Surface (20%) | |||||
| Quality (15%) | |||||
| Eco-Health (5%) | |||||
| Specifications | 4moms Breeze Bassinet | babybay Bedside Sle... | Arm's Reach Clear-V... | Baby Delight Beside... | Chicco Close to You... |
| Assembled Weight | 28.9 lbs | 28.6 lbs | 22.1 lbs | 17.5 lbs | 32.6 lbs |
| Open Dimensions | 29.0"H x 45.8"L x 32.6"W | 37.1"H x 36.0"L x 20.7"W | 34.8"H x 34.5"L x 20.3"W | 26.0"-30.5"H x 39.0"L x 27.0"W | 37.0"-47.0"H x 33.0"L x 27.5"W |
| Age/Height/Weight Limit | 18 lbs Discontinue Use When Infant: Pushes Up On Hands And Knees |
5 Months Discontinue Use When Infant: Pushes Up On Hands And Knees Discontinue As An Attachable Baby Bed When Infant: Rolls Over Or Pulls Up To A Kneeling, Sitting Or Standing Position |
5 Months or 18 lbs Discontinue Use When Infant: Pushes Up On Hands And Knees |
5 Months or 20 lbs Discontinue Use When Infant: Pushes Up On Hands And Knees |
20 lbs Discontinue Use When Infant: Pushes Up On Hands And Knees |
| Product Care | Spot Clean | Wipe Down | Mattress: Spot Clean Sheet: Machine Wash, Tumble Dry (No Heat) Metal Frame: Spot Clean Lining: Machine Wash, Drip Dry |
Mattress Cover, Mesh: Machine Wash | Matress Cover Mesh: Machine Wash, Drip Dry Plastic Frame: Spot Clean |
| Bassinet Mattress Height Above Floor | 20.5" | 3"-27" Adult Mattress Height 10"-31" |
19.5"-25.5" Adult Mattress Height 24"-30" |
14" - 19" Adult Mattress Height 18.5"-24" |
23.3"-33.1" |
| Special Features | Travel Crib Accessory | Solid Wood | Adjustable Legs | Foldable | Height-Adjustable, Changing Table Up To 35 lbs, 6 Melodies, 2 Vibration Settings, Nightlight |
| Modes | Portable | Bedside Sleeper | Freestanding Bassinet Bedside Sleeper |
Bedside Sleeper Freestanding Bassinet Portable |
Bedside Sleeper Freestanding Bassinet |
| Chemical Flame Retardant Free | Yes - no "added" flame retardants. they did not say their products are flame retardant free. | Yes - don't "use" but OEKO-TEX excludes most | Yes - don't "use" | Yes - no flame retardant "treatment" | |
| Portable Design | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Wheels | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh Sides | Yes | No - Slats | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Included Accessories | None | None | Polyester Sheet | Waterproof Sheet | Polyester Mattress/Changing Pad Cover |
| Available Accessories | 100% Cotton Sheet, 100% Organic Cotton Sheet, 55% Polyester/45% Polyurethane Waterproof Sheet | Classic Mattress, Relief Wave Mattress, Tranquility Wave Mattress, 100% Cotton Sheet, 100% Organic Cotton Sheet, Classic Cotton Mattress Cover, Relief 61% Polyester/39% Cotton Mattress Cover, Tranquility 52% Polyester/47% Lyocel/1% Cotton Mattress Cover, Dry Comfort Water-Resistant Mattress Cover, Boxspring Resistance Plate, Bassinet Conversion Kit, Bedframe Anchor Kit, Bassinet Hook Parts, Full Hardware Kit, Babycare Organizer, Barrel Assembly Kit, Canopy, Organic Canopy, Canopy Holder, Rolling Casters, Mobile Holder | Arm's Reach® Clear-Vue™ Au Naturel Mattress Pad, Puppy Luv Music Box, Replacement Strap and Plate | 100% Cotton Sheet | Mattress/Changing Pad Cover, Polyester Sheet, Diaper Caddy |
| Set Up Time | 9:12 | 39:14 | 29:20 (58:34 total with redo) | 6:50 | 21:18 |
| Materials | Polyester, Polyurethane Foam, Corrugated Plastic Board | Oeko-Tex Certified Fabrics, Cotton, Beechwood, Water-Based Finishes | Strong Nylon Cloth, Cotton Polyester Blend, Polyester, Nylon Woven Strapping, Polyurethane Foam, MDF board | Polyester, Polyester Fiber Batting, MDF Board | GreenGuard Gold Certified 100% Polyester Body, 100% EVA Mattress Cover, 100% Polyester Sheet, Composite Wood Board |
Our Analysis and Test Results
The 4moms is a sturdy and durable feeling product with nicer materials.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
In 2005, 4moms was started by Henry Thorne a roboticist, and businessman Rob Daley. After considering a variety of industries, the two decided on juvenile products as a prime opportunity. Established under Thorley Industries, the 4moms name reflects the first focus group that offered insight while creating their infant tub, the company's first product. 4moms is a fast-growing company with multiple product options for babies and infants.
Performance Comparison
The 4mom's is already a large folded package that's hard to manage, but the addition of the bassinet (that doesn't fit in the carry bag) made it that much harder.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Ease of Use
The 4moms earned a deficient score for ease of use. It came in near the bottom of the group for this metric.
Accessibility
The larger footprint and lower mattress level make this bassinet a poor choice for bedside feedings at night. You will have to sit up and likely get out of bed to reach your baby, and the larger size means you'll be moving it away from you or scooting to the end of the bed to stand up.
The 4moms is too wide to fit through most interior doorways and the lack of wheels makes this heavier option hard to move.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Portability/Mobility
This crib is hefty, with a weight of 28.9 pounds. It measures 29 inches high, 45.8 inches long, and 32.6 inches wide when open, making it one of the widest options. The width makes it difficult to get through some interior doorways, and the weight and lack of wheels make it hard to move from room to room. It is a travel crib, however, so folding it into the carry bag for a trip is easy.
The 4moms bassinet is an accessory that comes with the travel crib. Unfortunately, the bassinet portion does not fit in the travel bag and must be transported separately.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Additional Features
The 4moms comes with the bassinet as an additional feature. This inclusion means the Breeze can be used as a travel crib or play yard, making it a versatile choice with a longer lifespan.
Ease of Setup
Assembly takes about nine minutes from start to finish and includes pushing a central button, snapping the bassinet over the top rails, and securing the mattress to the bassinet. Using the Velcro tabs on the pad is the hardest part.
Cleaning
This product is spot clean, only making it difficult to keep clean and necessitating the purchase of a mattress cover that is machine washable.
The 4moms side walls are a combination of mesh and fabric which means it is relatively breathable with some areas of concern.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Breathability
The Breeze earned an average score for breathability. While the play yard portion of this product has full mesh sides, the bassinet unit does not. The corners have a decent amount of fabric that angle in, and several nylon webbing straps run down the sides. Any fabric besides mesh limits breathability, though this one is better than those that mimic crib bumpers.
The 4moms mattress pad has a center seam that allows it to fold but makes it less comfortable.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Sleep Surface
The sleep surface of the Breeze is just below average. The mattress compressed more than the average, and there is a seam that runs down the middle of it. It feels too firm to be comfortable, and the way the bassinet hangs from the frame causes low spots in the mattress where smaller babies might creep. The pad fits the frame well, but the edges seem to curl under for some reason.
The 4moms mattress attaches to the bassinet floor with Velcro.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Quality
The Breeze earned an above-average score for quality, earning a place among the top scorers. The 4moms is made of durable material and has a sturdy frame. The mesh is scratchy but tight, and the frame doesn't move when you put pressure on it. We like the overall fit and finish and feel it is a well-constructed bassinet.
Eco-health
The Breeze Bassinet earned a below-average eco-health score. Aside from organic cotton sheets available for purchase, 4moms doesn't offer details on the materials they use. We contacted them via email for more information. Here's their email response to our questions about flame retardants and the materials they use include:
4moms also employs an independent, internationally accredited testing lab to test our products regularly, throughout their life cycle.
As you may know, Technical Bulletin (TB) 117-2013 is the flammability standard for upholstered furniture. Many juvenile products have been exempted from these standards; as of 2014, the exemptions include infant swings, high chairs, and playards. Therefore, we do not add flame retardants to any of the filling materials or fabrics of any of our playards or their sheets.
As you may know, Technical Bulletin (TB) 117-2013 is the flammability standard for upholstered furniture. Many juvenile products have been exempted from these standards; as of 2014, the exemptions include infant swings, high chairs, and playards. Therefore, we do not add flame retardants to any of the filling materials or fabrics of any of our playards or their sheets.
While this is better information than we've received in the past from 4moms, it still doesn't say they are free of chemicals of concern, only that they test to ensure compliance and that they don't “add” flame retardants. This information is a potential example of “greenwashing” and intentional misleading of parents.
—Juliet Spurrier, MD and Wendy Schmitz
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