The Maxi-Cosi Starling Smart Bassinet is part of the Bassinets test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Smart/Soothing Bassinets are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Our Safety tests ensure that each bassinet meets federal safety guidelines. Among other tests, we assess the firmness of the sleep surface and use an inclinometer to ensure that the sleeping surface never reaches an incline of 10 degrees or greater, which can be dangerous to a baby’s airflow. We also look for materials that promote airflow in the baby’s sleep environment, such as mesh panels.
Convenience takes into account the ease of lifting and carrying the bassinet around the home, onboard storage such a basket, shelf or pockets, and how easy it is to clean and maintain the bassinet's fabrics and frame.
Design takes into account breathability of the side walls, whether the frame height is adjustable, how easy it is to access the baby, and how travel-ready or packable the bassinet is.
Features takes into account such features as automated soothing in response to baby's cries, motion (from a gentle sway to vibration to more elaborate motion patterns), sound (music, white noise or other sounds), a night light or other light features, and whether there's an app that you can use to control the bassinet from your smartphone.
Ease of Assembly takes into account the number of parts, the number of steps and the number of actions in each step.
