REASONS TO BUY
Sturdy
Travel crib
Easy to open/close
REASONS TO AVOID
Hard to move from room to room
Price
4moms Breeze Bassinet Review
Travel crib bassinet that is easy to unfold but hard to use and move
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 we like that 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 that potentially reduces breathability. This bassinet looks good on paper, and it is one of the most stable options we tested, but for the price, we'd like to see a more thoughtful design for baby's safety and comfort.
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| Awards |  Best Overall Bassinet | Quality Co-Sleeper at a Premium Price |  Budget-Friendly Co-Sleeper | Ideal for Post-Cesarean Section Moms | |
| Price | $300 List $299.99 at Amazon | $220 List $220.00 at Amazon | $290 List | $220 List $179.99 at Amazon | $220 List $219.99 at Amazon |
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| Bottom Line | Sturdy option that is hard to move and isn't great for bedside sleeping | Good choice for co-sleeping that is easy to move from room to room | Functional wood bassinet you can use from your bed | Good for co-sleeping and a free-standing bassinet for most families | Safer alternative to co-sleeping and perfect for moms with c-sections |
| Rating Categories | 4moms Breeze Bassinet | Arm's Reach Clear-V... | babybay Bedside Sle... | Baby Delight Beside... | HALO BassiNest Esse... |
| Ease of Use (35%) | |||||
| Breathability (25%) | |||||
| Sleep Surface (20%) | |||||
| Quality (15%) | |||||
| Eco-Health (5%) | |||||
| Specs | 4moms Breeze Bassinet | Arm's Reach Clear-V... | babybay Bedside Sle... | Baby Delight Beside... | HALO BassiNest Esse... |
| Assembled Weight | 28.9 lbs | 22.1 lbs | 28.6 lbs | 17.5 lbs | 33 lbs |
| Open Dimensions | 29"H x 45.8"L x 32.6"W | 34.8"H x 34.5"L x 20.3"W | 37.1"H x 36"L x 20.7"W | 26"-30.5"H x 39"L x 27"W | 36.9"H x 45.3"L (base) 33.8" (bassinet) x 21.8"W (bassinet) |
| Age/Height/Weight Limit | 18 lbs Discontinue Use When Infant: Pushes Up On Hands And Knees |
5 Months or 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 20 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, Pulls Up, Rolls Over, Sit Unassisted, Can Move Out Of The Security Of The Walled Sleep Area |
| Product Care | Spot Clean | Mattress: Wipe Clean Mattress Sheet: Machine Wash Metal Frame: Wipe Clean Lining: Machine Wash |
Wipe Down | Machine Wash | Sheet: Machine Wash Base and Mattress: Spot Clean |
| Bassinet Mattress Height Above Floor | 20.5" | 19.5"-25.5" Adult Mattress Height 24"-30" |
3"-27" Adult Mattress Height 10"-31" |
14" - 19" Adult Mattress Height 18.5"-24" |
26.5"-33" |
| Special Features | Travel Crib Accessory | Adjustable Legs | Made From Solid Wood | Foldable | Rotates 360 Degrees, Sidewall Lowers |
| Modes | Portable | Bassinet Bedside Sleeper |
Bedside Sleeper | Bedside Sleeper Bassinet |
Bassinet Bedside Sleeper |
| Chemical Flame Retardant Free | Not Specified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Portable Design | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Wheels | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Mesh Sides | Partial - Fabric in Corners | Partial - Fabric in Corners | Wood Slats | Yes - Full | Yes - Full |
| Included Accessories | None | Fitted Sheet | None | Sheet | Fitted Sheet |
| Available Accessories | None | Arm's Reach® Clear-Vue™ Au Naturel Mattress Pad, Puppy Luv Music Box, Replacement Strap and Plate | Classic Mattress, Cooling Comfort Mattress, Eco-Organic Mattress, Cloud Comfort Mattress, Cooling Comfort Jersey Sheet, Snuggle Comfort Terry Sheet, Dry Comfort Mattress Protector, Classic Comfort Mattress Pad with Cotton Cover, Cooling Comfort Mattress Pad with Dry Comfort Mattress Protector, Organic Comfort Mattress Pad with Dry Comfort Mattress Protector, Cloud Comfort Mattress Pad with Dry Comfort Mattress Protector, babybay Organic Babynest, babybay Patterned Babynest, babybay Solid Colored Babynest, Bassinet Conversion Kit, Rolling Casters, Canopy Holder, Organic Canopy, Patterned Canopy, Solid Colored Canopy, Bed Frame Anchor, babycare Organizer | Waterproof Fitted Sheet | Fitted Sheet, Mattress Pad, Mobile Sleepy Owl, Mobile Whimsical Birds, Storage Caddy, Newborn Insert |
| Set Up Time | 9:12 | 29:20 (58:34 total with redo) | 39:14 | 6:50 | 27:10 |
| Materials | Polyester, Polyurethane Foam | Strong Nylon Cloth, Cotton Polyester Blend, Nylon Woven Strapping, Polyurethane Foam | Beechwood, Water-Based Finishes, CFC Polyurethane Foam | Polyester, Polyester Fiber Batting | Polyester Fiber, Polyester Fiber Batting, Polyurethane Foam |
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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 4moms is the largest folded package made harder to manage with the addition of the bassinet that doesn't fit in the carry bag.
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 lbs. It measures 29"H x 45.8"L x 32.6"W 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 9 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 the 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 an average eco-health score. 4moms doesn't offer details on the materials they use so we contacted them via email for more information. The website includes the following:
All of our 4moms products meet both the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) requirements, as is standard for all juvenile products sold in the U.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 chemical-free only that they test to ensure compliance and that they don't “add” chemicals. This information is not the same as “Chemical Free” and could be a potential example of “greenwashing” and intentional misleading of parents.
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Juliet Spurrier, MD and Wendy Schmitz
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