Maxi-Cosi Iora Baby Bassinets Bedside Sleeper
- Cribs, Beds & Mattress
- 20 pounds
- Polyester
- Aluminum
A sturdy, height-adjustable bedside bassinet that reviewers trust for overnight use, with a storage basket and travel tote as a bonus. Its footprint next to the bed is real, so measure the space first.
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How it ranks among the 28 cribs, beds & mattresses we track
4.6★ across 1,015 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
The Iora is Maxi-Cosi's bedside sleeper bassinet, adjustable across four heights and three slide positions so it sits flush against an adult bed. It is built for parents who want a newborn within reach overnight without lifting a crib fully into the room.
Maxi-Cosi rates the Iora for birth to about six months, or until a baby reaches 20 pounds or can push up on hands and knees, whichever happens first. The mesh sides are there for airflow and for keeping a clear line of sight to the baby, which more than one reviewer picked over the sealed viewing window on pricier smart bassinets. It folds down with a travel tote for trips, and a basket underneath holds diapers, wipes, or pump parts.
- Birth to about 6 months or 20 lbs
- 4 height settings, 3 slide positions
- Breathable mesh sides
- Includes travel tote
Who it's for
Suits parents who want a full-size, non-folding bedside unit for the first several months and who have the floor space next to a bed frame for it, since reviewers describe it as sturdy but not compact. Less suited to a small bedroom with tight clearance beside the bed.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Parents highlight the see-through mesh sides, preferred over sealed smart bassinets, the under-basket storage, and independent head and foot height adjustment for stuffy nights. Recurring complaints are a large interior warning label, a mattress pad that feels thin, and a footprint that is not compact.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Mesh sides let you see and hear the baby
- Height and slide adjustments match it to the bed
- Storage basket underneath for diapers and pump parts
- Comes with a travel tote for trips
- Large warning label inside is hard to ignore
- Mattress pad feels thin, more like a changing pad
- Takes up real floor space next to the bed
- Feels a bit wobbly to some users
Performance notes
The height adjusts across four levels and the base slides in three positions, which is how it lines up flush against beds of different heights. Reviewers who used it nightly for the recommended window describe it holding up without loosening, and several noted the independent head and foot adjustment helped during congested nights.
Specifications
| Brand | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|
| Model | BT079HCOA |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 20 pounds |
| Item Weight | 24 pounds |
| Item Dimensions | 26 × 38.5 × 36 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 26 × 38.5 × 36 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Polyester |
| Frame Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Classic Oat |
| Furniture Finish | Fabric |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Mattress |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Form Factor | Travel Bassinet |
| Style Name | Bassinet |
| Item Type Name | Bassinet |
| Shape | Oval |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cribs, beds & mattresses.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi-Cosi Iora Baby Bassinets Bedside SleeperThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,015 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Graco Premium Foam Baby Crib & Toddler Bed MattressGraco | 4.8 / 5 | 51,203 | 4.9 / 5 |
| Dream On Me Holly 2-in-1 Mini Crib MattressDream | 4.7 / 5 | 20,518 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Delta Children Plastic Toddler BedDelta Children | 4.7 / 5 | 9,436 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Hiccapop Playard Mattress PadHiccapop | 4.7 / 5 | 24,244 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Maxi-Cosi BT079HCOA
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long can a baby use the Maxi-Cosi Iora bassinet?
Maxi-Cosi rates it for newborn use up to about 20 pounds or until the baby can push up on hands and knees, generally around 4-6 months.
Does the Iora bedside bassinet fold up for travel?
Yes, it breaks down and comes with a travel tote, and reviewers describe assembly and disassembly as straightforward.
Is the Maxi-Cosi Iora bassinet sturdy?
Reviewers call it sturdy and secure overnight, though a couple mention slight wobble; it is not marketed as compact and does take up floor space beside the bed.