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Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper Original Bassinet

by Arm's Reach
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (175 customer reviews)

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Color: Natural
  • The co-sleeper attaches securely to the adult bed under the top mattress and fits all bed from twin to cal king, with height of 24"
  • Original bassinet offers a cozy environment, creating ease of nighttime nursing and comfort
  • Includes fitted sheet, mattress and carry bag
  • Size 28" x40" x31"
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Product Information

Color: Natural
Technical Details
Item Weight32.2 pounds
Product Dimensions10.5 x 10.5 x 33 inches
UPC648357481112
Item model number8111BS-N 3
Minimum weight recommendation16 Ounces
Maximum weight recommendation35 Pounds
  
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Additional Information
ASINB0001D12XA
Best Sellers Rank #16,270 in Baby (See top 100)
Shipping Weight34 pounds
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Product Description

Color: Natural

From the Manufacturer

Arm's reach original co-sleeper bassinet is a unique creation that allows you and your baby (s) to sleep safely and comfortably next to each other from the moment you bring your baby home. The co-sleeper enables you to reach over and draw your baby close for comforting and bonding. Unique design makes breastfeeding easy.

Product Description

This original co-sleeper by Arm's Reach keeps your newborn snug as a bug and close to you. Ideal for nursing and all those times you'll want to check your baby's breathing during the night, the award-winning bedside bassinet is recommended by Dr. Sears for its safety and benefits for both parents and baby. It attaches securely to the top mattress of any adult bed from Twin size to California King. When you're ready to move Baby into her crib, it may be used as a changing table—and soon after, a play yard with ventilated sides. A must-have for moms recovering from C-section. Comes with a 100% cotton liner and fitted sheet. Fits all adult beds with a bed height up to 24". Leg extension kit (not included) increases height in 2" increments up to 30". Built to last, it's made of sturdy steel tubing. Ready to travel, it's lightweight and folds up into an included nylon carrying case. Natural-colored cotton and nylon fabrics. Wipe clean; machine wash sheet and liner. For newborns up to 30 lbs. Imported. 31Hx40Lx28W".


Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
149 of 153 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic alternative to a traditional cradle May 23, 2005
Color Name:Natural
This review is for the Universal Bedside Co-Sleeper, which is exactly the same as the Original except it's sized for beds that are 18-24 inches tall (the Original is sized for beds that are 24 inches tall and taller).

After only a few weeks of using a traditional, high-sided cradle for our baby (who gets up to nurse several times in a night), we decided that we needed something to make moving the baby between her bed and ours easier. We chose the bedside co-sleeper and we haven't been disappointed.

The low side of the co-sleeper is level with our mattress, and the mattress of the co-sleeper is about 4 inches lower than that. This means that when my baby wakes in the middle of the night to nurse, I only have to lift her four inches to get her into my bed. I don't even have to sit up to manage this. Plus, since there are no bars or slats between her bed and mine, when she's fussy at night I can easily reach out a hand to soothe her or find the pacifier she's let slip from her mouth. The four outside pockets (one on each short end and two on the long end) are convenient for holding burp cloths, extra diapers, baby wipes, etc - everything I need for late-night feeding and changing.

Some reviewers have complained that the mattress is too hard. Actually, I found that the mattress is padded but lumpy. This is because it's designed to fold up (so the co-sleeper can be portable and fit into a travel bag). I solved the problem by putting a Quilted Multi-Use Pad on top of the mattress underneath the fitted sheet. The quilting helped smooth out the lumps and make the mattress more comfortable without making it so soft that I'm worried about a smothering hazard. Also, the pad is good protection for the mattress in case of nighttime accidents, since the mattress is made only of cloth with no plastic cover (unlike typical cradle mattresses). Be sure to buy at least one extra fitted sheet when you purchase the bed (one is included with the bed itself) since regular crib or cradle sheets won't fit.

My only complaint so far is that the solid fabric sides of the co-sleeper prevented me from hanging my baby's crib toys on the bed. Otherwise, I've found this bed to be an absolute lifesaver and the only kind of infant bed I would recommend.
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108 of 112 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the co-sleeper April 9, 2008
Color Name:Natural
I researched sleeping options a LOT before my baby was born. I came across arm's reach and decided this would be the way to go for us. My baby took to the co-sleeper immediately...only to hate it a few days later. I completely gave up hope on the co-sleeper, hoping it wouldn't be a complete waste seeing as I could use it as a play pen. At about 4 months, my little girl decided she liked the co-sleeper after all and she has been sleeping in it ever since. I love having her so close to me and night time feedings are a breeze.

Just because Arm's reach talks about easy night time feedings does not mean that your baby is going to magically appear by your side everytime you have to feed. You obviously have to lift him/her out of the co-sleeper to where you are sleeping. So, people looking not to move a muscle at all to get your baby fed at night will have to keep looking. For others, this is SO much better than dragging your groggy self to the crib and lifting the baby out. I absolutely love the arm's reach co-sleeper and will be keeping it after my baby's done with it for when I have my next!

pros:
1. Having baby close to you, knowing she/he is safe and only an arm's reach away.
2. Feeding in the night. You don't have to get out of bed AT ALL.
3. Waking up to that beautiful sleeping face in the morning, nothing beats that!
4. Can be used as a stand alone bassinet and changing table, too.
5. Converts to a play pen for when baby grows out of the co-sleeper position. (holds up to 30lbs as a co-sleeper and up to 50lbs as a play pen)

cons:
1. The terrible sheet. Coarse and thin. Instead, I use Eddie Bauer's playpen sheet. Eddie Bauer® Quilted Playpen Sheet - Ecru They fit perfectly, wash really well, are soft, thick and cheaper than the co-sleeper sheets. To keep baby safe, I also added the basic comfort sleep positioner. Basic Comfort Sleep Soundly My little girl stays on her back through the night and I sleep with peace of mind.

2. Yes, it takes up quite a bit of space next to your bed, making getting out of bed a little bit of a challenge. I had quite a difficult time maneuvering myself out of bed every morning right after the delivery but I'd definitely choose that over getting up and walking, on very little sleep, to baby's crib everytime she cried or wanted to be fed. It just depends on what's more important to you. After a month or two, I got used to it.

3. Packing it up into its bag is a huge struggle.

Update (january 2012): My now 4 year old used the arm's reach as a co-sleeper and then as a play pen, which held up very well. After she outgrew the play pen, we packed it in. We've now hauled it out of storage for baby # 2! It is still in excellent condition. I've now bought American Baby Company Organic Interlock Pack N Play Sheet to use with the arm's reach. The sheets are soft, of good quality and a great price!
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54 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Natural
I have the Original Co-Sleeper and love it despite a few issues.

*I'll admit it was difficult to assemble (but I did it by myself at 9 mos pregnant so it can't be THAT hard). The directions were a little unclear and the buttons for the bars were difficult to find.

*The "mattress" that came with it is thin and very hard. Other people have complained about it, but I just purchased a portable crib mattress and put it on top of the co-sleeper mattress. It works great.

*It is hard to get out of bed with the co-sleeper beside you. I had to scoot down to the foot of the bed if I needed to get up.

*When I converted it from co-sleeper to bassinet, I had trouble raising the bar to the top slot.

Despite these issues, it has been the perfect bed. When my son was very new, I used it as a co-sleeper right beside my bed. However, I did not use the recommended straps to secure it to my bed because we have carpet (not slippery hardwood floors) and

the thing is so heavy, it wouldn't budge even when I tried to slide it around.

Eventually I got tired of trying to get out of bed by climbing around the co-sleeper, so I raised the co-sleeping bar and slid the bed into the corner of our master bedroom. My son is still very close by, but I don't have to climb over a huge baby bed to get up. The co-sleeper is also the perfect height. I don't strain my back getting my son in and out of it. My son is now 4 mos. old and still sleeps in the co-sleeper just fine, but I will have to change his sleeping arrangements when he begins pulling up.

It may not be the easiest to put together or convert, but I would definitely recommend it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Co-sleeper
This was purchased as a gift for a family member. She loves it . It was not impossible to assemble and fits perfectly alongside the bed allowing her to safely sleep next to her... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Jen
4.0 out of 5 stars Well thought out
We use this in our room but not directly against the bed. It moves easily. The first setup takes a little time, but the directions are helpful. Read more
Published 23 days ago by YACH68
5.0 out of 5 stars Baby must have.
If you cosleep this is the best bed. It is good looking, firm for babies safety. I have it right next to our bed and it is great.
Published 24 days ago by L. Waelte
2.0 out of 5 stars would not buy this if can do all over again
I am an avid Dr Sears fan, I bought the arm's reach original before my baby was born. Little did I know that I never find use for it as a co-sleeper. Read more
Published 29 days ago by pui wah
4.0 out of 5 stars So far so good AND we found other brand "accessories" to fit
We have yet to actually have the baby and give this a try, but we did successfully assemble and de-assemble and investigate this product. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Baby Item
I wish I had this with my first child.

It was so nice having my second baby right there, but in his own space. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Candiless
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Baby Bed
It was difficult to decide what type of bed I wanted my baby to sleep in when she arrived. There were cribs, pack 'n plays, bassinets, and then I found this co-sleeper. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pamela E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product
This co-sleeper is very sturdy and comfortable for the baby. It is so easy to nurse her and then just slide her back into the safety of her own space directly next to me on the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jodi Litchfield
5.0 out of 5 stars So far - so good
I had heard fabulous things about this product so I was a little concerned when I read the negative reviews. Read more
Published 2 months ago by E. Reed
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Bassinet but too much of a gap!
The bassinet works great in our bedroom since it allows us to have the baby right next to us. My major gripe about this item though is that there seems to be too much of a gap... Read more
Published 2 months ago by teamjosiah
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