REASONS TO BUY
Breathable mesh
Travel crib
Machine washable
REASONS TO AVOID
Not a co-sleeper
So-so sleep surface
Lotus Bassinet Review
Versatile free-standing bassinet you can use for travel
Credit: Abriah Wofford
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Our Verdict
The Lotus Bassinet is a free-standing sleeper that works in conjunction with the Lotus Travel Crib. This bassinet has breathable mesh sides and is GREENGUARD Gold-certified, creating a healthier sleep environment that you can keep near your bedside. The Lotus is a high-quality product that feels sturdy and durable, and many parents will love that it can be used as a travel crib as well. The Lotus is easy to set up and can be moved from room to room without much trouble. It isn't easy to access your baby directly from your bed, but if you are looking for a versatile product with a stand-alone bassinet, then the Lotus may be a good pick for your baby. See how it ranks to other top competitors or choose one of our highly reviewed baby cribs.
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| Awards |  Premium Quality Co-Sleeper |  Best Overall Bassinet |  Budget-Friendly Bedside Bassinet | Best For Small Spaces | |
| Price | $300 List | $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 | Mesh surround bassinet you can also use for travel | 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 | Lotus 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 | Lotus Bassinet | babybay Bedside Sle... | Arm's Reach Clear-V... | Baby Delight Beside... | Chicco Close to You... |
| Assembled Weight | 13.8 lbs | 28.6 lbs | 22.1 lbs | 17.5 lbs | 32.6 lbs |
| Open Dimensions | 25.5"H x 47.9"L x 32.1"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 | Mesh, Sheet: Machine Wash, Drip Dry | 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 | 17.9" | 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 | Rocking-to-Stationary Base, Travel Backpack | 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 - tested | 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 | Organic Cotton Sheet | None | Polyester Sheet | Waterproof Sheet | Polyester Mattress/Changing Pad Cover |
| Available Accessories | 100% Organic Cotton Fitted Sheet, 100% Cotton Fitted Sheet, Bassinet Replacement Mattress | 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 | 10:47 | 39:14 | 29:20 (58:34 total with redo) | 6:50 | 21:18 |
| Materials | GreenGuard Gold Certified, Low-VOC Polyurethane Foam, Polyurethane Coated Polyester Mattress Cover, Polyester, Integrated Polyethylene Plastic Mattress Base | 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 Lotus bassinet is an attachment accessory for the Lotus Travel Crib and is therefore very portable.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Guava is a family-run business oriented towards making parents' lives more comfortable and efficient. The company believes that “life should be spent together.” Their designers create gear with safety and ease of use in mind. The Guava company believes that products need to be safe enough for their kids before they offer them to others. Guava puts their gear through third-party testing and uses high-quality materials whenever possible.
To use the Lotus Travel Crib as a bassinet, you MUST purchase the travel crib and the bassinet conversion kit either as a bundle or separately.
Performance Comparison
The Lotus bassinet is more difficult to use than much of the dedicated bassinets we tested.
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Ease of Use
The Lotus bassinet earned an average score for ease of use.
These are functions and features that impact your daily use of the bassinet.
You can reach inside the Lotus while still in bed, but it is more difficult than a true co-sleeper.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Accessibility
The overall larger size makes this one hard to use right by your bed. The depth of the bassinet is shallow compared to the competition and lower than most making it hard to reach from your bed even if you manage to situate closer to you. This option works best as a free-standing bassinet.
It is difficult to get the legs of the Lotus through most interior doorways but they do move inward at the hinge points to make it easier.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Portability/Mobility
With a weight of 13.9 pounds, the Lotus is relatively light. It measures 25.5 inches high, 47.9 inches long, and 32.1 inches wide when open, which makes it somewhat wide for interior doorways, but the legs can bend in, or you can tilt the frame to walk it through the door. It doesn't have wheels, but it is still light enough to move from room to room if you need to. It is, however, great for travel. It folds easily and fits inside a travel bag with backpack-style straps.
The wide legs on the Lotus can be unlocked and bent to fit the bassinet through doorways.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Additional Features
This bassinet is a travel crib at heart and comes with a carry bag so you can take the Lotus on the road with you.
Ease of Setup
It took me 10 minutes and 47 seconds to turn the Lotus from a travel crib to a bassinet. If you purchased this product as a travel crib (which you likely have), you must remove the fabric of the crib from the frame and attach the more shallow bassinet attachment to the top rails.
Cleaning
The fabric on the Lotus is removable and machine-washable but must hang to dry. You can clean the frame by wiping it with a wet towel, using a mild soap if needed.
The Lotus has mesh material sides for breathability.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Breathability
The Lotus earned an exceptional score for breathability.
This product has mesh sidewalls, four nylon straps on each side, and a fabric roll over the top. The part that baby will come in contact with is very breathable, and we don't feel the straps pose a risk given their smaller width.
The mattress pad on the Lotus bassinet is thicker than the other travel crib options in the bassinet review.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Sleep Surface
The Lotus earned a relatively low score for its sleeping surface.
The Lotus bassinet mattress is one inch thick (the maximum allowed) and highly compressible. It shifts in the frame despite a Velcro connection, and the mesh on the sides of the mattress give when pressed on.
The Lotus mattress attaches to the sleeping area with strips of Velcro that keep it from shifting during use.
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Quality
The Lotus has decent quality.
Both the mesh and the fabric on the crib seem very solid and durable. We didn't notice any loose stitching or possible issues with the material. The stitching attaching the handles to the travel bag did begin to stretch from the weight of the crib after minimal use, and this could potentially become a problem down the road. The frame does have a slight wobble if bumped, but it holds steady when you press on the top rails.
The Lotus is made using materials that are more natural or limit off-gassing compared to the competition.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Eco-health
The Lotus earned one of the highest scores in the group for eco-health, a metric where most other bassinets disappointed.
Guava offers more transparency on their product content and production than most of the competition, which is something we like to see when it comes to any baby gear. The Lotus is GREENGUARD Gold certified, meaning it's been independently tested to have low VOC emissions. It's also guaranteed to be free of harmful substances such as lead, PVC, phthalates, formaldehyde, heavy metals, and flame retardants, which is a level of responsibility not shared by all of the competition. Plus, Guava offers a 100% organic cotton sheet to separate your baby's skin from the polyurethane-coated mattress cover. This bassinet earned points for the GREENGUARD certification and the lack of added chemicals. Still, we wish the mattress was made with natural materials rather than the standard polyurethane foam core.
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