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Arm's Reach Mini ARC Co-Sleeper 5111-N review

Standalone & bedside sleeper bassinet. Priced at $339.

CHOICE Expert Rating

20%

What is the CHOICE Expert Rating

CHOICE Expert rating

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs.

Good points

• Two castors with brakes.
• Foldable and has a carry bag.
• Bottom compartment and four end pockets.

Bad points

• Serious safety failure: After one side of the bedside sleeper is rolled down, the breathable zone reduces to less than 100mm due to the bundled-up fabric on the outside, which is a suffocation hazard.
• Serious safety failure: On our test bed, the bedside sleeper became dislodged by more than 25 mm while the lower test force was being applied at one corner.
• Minor safety failure: Sharp edges are present on the bassinet/bedside sleeper.
• Fiddly to adjust the straps. It takes some effort to tighten them when securing to the bedside.
• Manufacturer response: The manufacturer disputes our findings and says the model has met the US bedside sleeper and bassinet safety standards. It will also start selling a version with slightly shorter straps.
Type View more details.

Whether the model is a stand-alone bassinet only or can also be used as a bedside sleeper attached to the parent's bed.

Standalone & bedside sleeper
Recommended View more details.

CHOICE only recommends babies' and kids' products that meet strict safety criteria. A Recommended product scores at least 80% for performance and meets all of our safety requirements.

No
CHOICE Expert Rating View more details.

Based on our safety performance test. Recommended models meet all key safety requirements and score at least 80% for performance. Some lower-scoring models (60-65%) may still be worth considering if they meet all key safety requirements, but fail on minor points such as finger entrapment.

20%
Ease of use score View more details.

We rate the ease of assembly and/or ease of installation, where applicable. We currently do not have scores for all products tested, so ease of use does not factor into the overall score.

Not tested
Passes key safety requirements View more details.

There is no Australian standard for bassinets, so we use our own in-house method that is based on a typical home setting and rate whether the bassinet meets key safety requirements. We also adapt methods from other standards. See our how we test article for details.

No
Availability
Discontinued model
Price View more details.

Typical price as of March 2021.

$339
Height (cm) View more details.

Refers to height of the entire unit, not the bassinet compartment height.

82
Depth (cm) View more details.

Refers to depth of the entire unit, not the bassinet compartment depth.

87
Warranty (years) View more details.

Manufacturer warranty, if stated. Don't forget you're also covered by Australian Consumer Law.

Not stated
Width (cm) View more details.

Refers to width of the entire unit, not the bassinet compartment width.

52
Country of origin View more details.

Stated country of origin.

China
Bassinet compartment depth (mm) View more details.

Bassinet compartments should be at least 250mm deep from the top of the mattress to prevent fall risks.

265
Recommended capacity View more details.

The recommended capacity is taken from the manufacturer. Bassinets should not be used by the time the infant begins to roll over or sit up by itself so use this as general guidance only.

5 months
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D) View more details.

The dimensions when the bassinet is set up.

82 x 52 x 87
Website
armsreach.com
Rocking mode View more details.

A rocking or similar mode can be good for calming your child or helping them to sleep.

No
Castors or wheels View more details.

Whether the bassinet has castors or wheels to make it easier to move around. All the models with castors/wheels have lockable brakes on at least two of them. For some models without castors, they may be available as an optional extra.

Yes
Canopy
No
Storage View more details.

Whether the bassinet has a bottom shelf or tray, pockets or other options for storing nappies etc.

Yes
Bassinet capsule can be carried separately from its stand View more details.

Whether you can take the bassinet off the stand, to transport baby from room to room.

No
Foldable stand View more details.

Useful when storing or transporting the bassinet. For some models, the bassinet folds with the stand; for others only the stand folds.

Yes
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