https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:57:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2417315 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:26:22 +0000 daniellemybelle 2417315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm planning to get this if/when we have another. What I really love about it is that it has the "effect" of a co-sleeper but the safety of a crib. LO slept in a RnP a lot as a newborn and first of all, it's not really approved for nighttime sleep, and secondly it was a pain to transition her to a crib since she was used to the cuddly inclined RnP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2416985 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 13:06:42 +0000 Littlebit7 2416985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we were really happy with the arms reach mini arc cosleeper. Since the legs adjust on all 4, you could theoretically make two higher than the other to incline.<br /> It rolls around, the sides are high and the weight limit is great. We used it till 4 months but really could have used it a ton longer.<br /> The mini is nice because you don't have to buy the leg extenders; they are built in. It also can break down pretty flat. We actually still have it set up at 9 months because it contains the laundry and crap in our room. and 20% off at BBB<br /> I found the RnP to be super annoying; she was so low to the ground, was all squished up when she was tiny. It was annoying to have to get out of bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2416959 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 12:49:59 +0000 Autumnmama79 2416959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: I thought I wanted the halo too until I saw it in real life and its so big! I didn't think it was going to be so hard to find little basinette for beside our bed... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2416953 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 12:46:09 +0000 ShootingStar 2416953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ksnow: I think we're going to go with the pared down version. I don't see myself using the light or vibration since we never used those features on the PnP. We used the PnP in the newborn days with LO1 because he hated the RnP and it just didn't cut it to me. For this baby I really want something I can get the baby super close to the bed in so that night wakeups are easier. The PnP is just too big and doesn't move out of the way easily. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2416939 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 12:38:46 +0000 ksnow 2416939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: Did you decide yet? I'm considering one of these for our second as well, butttt we have a PNP with a newborn napper/diaper changing station so it seems very indulgent. I'd love to be able to grab baby without standing up, not scoot when I need to get out of bed, and rest a hand on baby/see baby easier... </p> <p>I've been watching craigslist but everyone lists them so pricey when I compare new Amazon with a registry completion discount. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396775 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 10:27:35 +0000 wrkbrk 2396775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Orchid: it does not. But someone suggested sticking rolled up towels Underneath mattress on one side! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396737 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 10:16:47 +0000 YogiRunner 2396737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! I'm debating between this and the simpler, cheaper fisher price bassinet. This is my first, I have no idea if i'll have a c-section, and it's hard to know what we'll really need until there's an actual baby in our house. So it's hard to justify the cost if it's not as useful for us. I like the portability of the FP bassinet (I could see us bringing it to grandma's house this summer) as well as the price tag.</p> <p>This thread only made me more indecisive though :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396652 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 09:38:09 +0000 Orchid 2396652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone know if this inclines? I long for one but, my first baby had reflux and had to be inclined. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396606 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 09:01:01 +0000 Alivoo01 2396606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ohemgee: I have the 4moms breeze also and if I'm not gifted this bassinet, that's what we plan on using for DD. DS slept in it okay, and we traveled in it a lot, but it's bulky and super heavy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396493 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 06:31:31 +0000 BandDmommy 2396493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Funny enough just saw this on local boards.. Now to convince my husband </p> [attach=5449/15/nzrc0j.337x600.image.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396468 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 03:22:14 +0000 maybebaby 2396468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: good idea we'll try that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396439 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 00:20:10 +0000 brady80 2396439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought it for LO#2 who is due to arrive in a few weeks. I'm having a csection and figured it would be perfect. I was turned off by the price but after looking on Craigslist for two days, found one that was barely used for under $100! I'd suggest looking on your local forums, I now see them posted almost weekly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396413 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 23:32:26 +0000 LAZB 2396413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby: my dd had terrible reflux and spat up A LOT, and we just folded up a couple of blankets under the mattress of the bassinest. Worked great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396411 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 23:24:15 +0000 maybebaby 2396411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have it as a hand me down from friends but at two weeks our babe is super spitty and really needs an incline, so we pulled the RnP out for her. Hoping we get to use it once she is a little less spitty!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396366 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 22:06:09 +0000 ohemgee 2396366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to buy this too but its so expensive. Too bad you are not out in CA. Two moms are selling it on Facebook for around $115 with sheets. My husband is against having another bassinet because our daughter refused to sleep on top of the 4moms breeze removable bassinet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396356 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 21:54:00 +0000 sunny 2396356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have it yet but I've been checking reviews and it sounds great. I bought a Target gift card yesterday and will use that and the registry completion to get it at a slight discount. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396145 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 17:34:18 +0000 ShootingStar 2396145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Let me know if you change your mind and want to go halfsies :wink: . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396143 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 17:30:23 +0000 Foodnerd81 2396143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@RKitty: the heaviness would also be a plus with a toddler I'm guessing! (As someone whose toddler has nearly toppled an empty rnp today). </p> <p>If it had been out when I had my first baby I probably would have spent the money. But since I had so much gear already and this is most likely our last, I didn't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396067 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:12:14 +0000 RKitty 2396067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm debating getting on myself, the cost is the only thing really keeping me from it. So I'm watching this thread!</p> <p>One review I read mentioned liked it because it's so heavy large dogs can't knock it over and as we have a 90lb and 60lb dog so it was big perk for me. Plus cats who probably don't have enough weight to knock it over but you know cats... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396064 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:10:04 +0000 wrkbrk 2396064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: yes! We do! We thought it was too $$ also and bought some cheaper thing at first. Then we brought home a baby who LOVED to be vibrating. I didn't want him to sleep overnight in a bouncer or rock and play so we caved and got the halo. Absolutely recommend. He started sleeping 3-4 hour stretches as soon as we got it at two weeks old! Love love love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396031 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:43:25 +0000 LAZB 2396031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have it, and loved it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2396009 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:30:16 +0000 ShootingStar 2396009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Interesting feedback! So I don't need it to move, it'll just stay in our bedroom and the swiveling should be sufficient. We have other "baby containers" that I can use throughout the house (RNP, 2 bouncers, swing). It's a little pricey, but we'll use a BBB coupon on it and get it for $160 (and no sales tax). And it's one of the very few things I want to get for #2. </p> <p>This time I just really really want something that will make sleep and feedings easier. I was looking at renting this fancy bassinet thing that side cars to the bed, but there have been some safety concerns pop up with it, so that's out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2395953 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:01:33 +0000 SleepyMonkey 2395953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I had one for my second. I liked it because it has the mesh so you can see your baby and vice versa, but I didn't use the swivel that much because our bed is high and it wasn't tall enough to swivel over my thighs when I was sitting up. but it definitely weighs a ton and it really isn't portable. The push down side made it a little easier to get her in and out but it needs to be pushed down pretty hard (for safety reasons) so it wasn't super useful. They also grow out of it really quickly, around 5 months and she started to get too big for it. And if you live in a small apartment, it is tough and clunky to store. So I guess if you get it as a gift, then it's great but I don't know if I would spend $200 on it myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2395949 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 14:59:20 +0000 littlebug 2395949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but TheBabyGuy NYC loooooooves it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2395948 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 14:58:37 +0000 MrsStar 2395948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really, really wanted one for lo2! But, the price tag for it here I thought was insane ($469 NZD) So I didn't :sad: Not sure how long lo2 would've lasted in it though because she's above average for length/weight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2395884 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 14:31:53 +0000 BandDmommy 2395884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It looks awesome! Not sure I could convince DH on cost since we already have PNP with newborn napper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2395876 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 14:24:06 +0000 Alivoo01 2395876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a PnP, but registered for this recently because of its compactness and maneuverability. The mattress seemed super cushy/comfy compared to that of a PnP! Hoping this will help DD transition and stay in her own crib afterwards unlike DS. *fingers crossed* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2395833 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 13:58:15 +0000 Foodnerd81 2395833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wanted this but didn't want to pay that much at this point. But I talked to friends who have it and like it. The con is its really heavy and you definitely couldn't move it around like you would a pnp or rnp. I knew I was unlikely to have a c section but if I did I probably would have splurged. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-have-the-halo-bassinest#post-2395784 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 13:03:14 +0000 ShootingStar 2395784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd really like to get a new bassinet for LO2. We co slept a lot with DS, which I didn't love because I was afraid to move all night. I couldn't roll over and sometimes I fell asleep nursing and it was really tough to get up and put him back in the PnP. Plus, when I nursed on the outside side, it was scary if I fell asleep because I didn't want him to roll off the side. </p> <p>So anyways, I'd like something that's really good for supporting breastfeeding and makes it easy to get baby in and out of, and is close enough to the baby to feel like co-sleeping, without the dangers of it. </p> <p>Right now it seems like the best option is the Halo Bassinest. I like that the height is super adjustable, and that it swivels. I'll likely have a repeat c-section, so easy maneuverability is a big plus. Does anyone have this and have any feedback on it? Or any other suggestions?</p> <p><a href="http://www.halobassinest.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.halobassinest.com/</a> </p> [attach=2504/15/nzpzhe.600x600.halobassinest.jpg]