Graco Dream Suite Bassinet Review

9.5 Total Score
Excellent

Safety
9.2
Design
9.5
Price
9.8
PROS
  • Easy to move
  • Affordable
  • Transforms into a Changing station
  • Large storage basket
  • Vibration settings
CONS
  • Bulky
  • Breathability issues
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Having a bassinet in the bedroom will provide a couple of benefits that can’t be ignored. First off, getting a bassinet will drastically lower the risk of SIDS by providing a safe environment for your baby to sleep in, but it will also make looking after your infant easier. We will now take a look at one of the most popular bassinets on the market.

The Graco Dream Suite Bassinet is one of the most affordable models you can buy. It’s a classic bassinet with a couple of useful features you will love. Graco products are much more affordable than what other manufacturers are charging. That does mean that you have to let go of some features, but you will still get the basic features, as well as some extras that will make your life easier.

One of the best things about this model is the possibility to use it as a changing station. It is easy to set up, and you can move it from room to room as it has built-in lockable wheels. Your baby will have a nice firm mattress to sleep on, but the mesh walls could have been better as they don’t provide much breathability.

Taking care of this bassinet is easy because of the easy-to-wash fabrics, so that won’t be a problem. It also has suiting vibration settings that help your baby go to sleep. The large storage basket has plenty of room to hold all your necessities like diapers, wipes, an extra set of clothes, and whatever else you might need.

The best thing about this product is the price as it only costs a fraction of what other brands are charging. So, if you are looking for an affordable bassinet with basic and some extra features, the Graco Dream Suite could be what you need. Let’s take a closer look at the features it provides.

Specifications:


  • Bassinet weight – 17.9 lbs

  • Weight limit  – 15 lbs

  • Dimensions   – 31.2″ x 36″ x 19.1″

  • Age limit  –  0 to 3 months

Features

  • Mobility

Some parents are looking for bassinets that can quickly be moved from one room to another, and the Graco Dream Suite does well in that category. It stands on four locking wheels. It’s small and lightweight, so moving it won’t be a big problem. You will be able to carry it up and down stairs without much hassle, but you won’t be able to transport it to another location without disassembling it first.

The bassinet has a smaller footprint, so it doesn’t take up too much room, which is a plus for parents who live in small apartments. You can set it up next to the master bed in the bedroom, but you won’t be able to access it without at least sitting up because it’s lower than most beds. So, you can use it as a bedside bassinet to an extent, but it works better as a stand-alone bassinet. The assembly takes only a couple of minutes to complete, and you don’t need any tools to do it.

  • Storage space

The storage space is essential for some parents, especially if they live in a limited room. The Graco Dream Suite has a massive storage basket underneath the bassinet. It’s the same size as the bassinet itself, and it will hold almost everything you need for the baby including formula, extra clothes, diapers, feeding bottles, and so on. It’s one of the best features you get with the purchase, so if you have a small apartment, it could provide all the storage room for baby stuff you need.

  • Additional features

Graco has definitely thought about practical use when it comes to this bassinet, as you can quickly turn it into a changing station. The left side of the bassinet has a round switch that rotates the table for 180 degrees, turning it into a changing table when needed. That’s another useful feature if you don’t have the room for a changing station. Once you’re done with the changing, just rotate the switch, and you have a bassinet again.

Another feature that will make all the difference is the vibration. It has two settings that will help rock your baby to sleep with a push of a button. The bassinet also has a light-filtering canopy with two soft toys hanging from the edge, perfect to keep your child occupied before sleep.

  • Fabric

The mattress cover is easily removable and safe for machine washing. The frame and rest of the bassinet have to be washed with a wet cloth and some soap. Cleaning it after your baby burps can be a little tricky, so make sure you have some wet wipes on hand.

The breathability, on the other hand, could use some improvement. The mesh panels are located near the baby’s head, instead of entire sides being covered with it. That means that your baby will get some air flow, but it won’t be ideal, so you have to check on your baby more often.

graco dream bassinet in use

What’s wrong with the product?

-Bulky

Even though it’s not heavy, this bassinet is still bulky. You will be able to move it from room to room because of the wheels, but getting it up and down stairs won’t be that easy because of its size.

-Breathability issues

The mesh panel sides that are standard for many bassinets out there are only partly present here. Your baby will have some airflow, but just around the head. They should update this bassinet with full-mesh sides.

Conclusion

Overall, the Graco Dream Suite Bassinet isn’t a bad product at all. It is a more affordable alternative to many other models on the market, but as such, it lacks some features. However, that shouldn’t turn you away if you want to get a basic bassinet.

This one doesn’t have a big footprint, so it’s ideal for smaller bedrooms. It can also transform into a changing station, which is another plus, and it has built-in vibrations that will help your baby sleep. The bottom line is – it’s a decent stand-alone bassinet for every parent.

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