babybay

babybay, natural wood bedside co-sleepers

babybay is a brand of bedside co-sleepers (bedside bassinets) that sells its products through babybay.us. The company presents itself as the result of a project born in 2003 in Germany, when Ruth and Christian Pihale, with two children in quick succession, looked for a solution to rest better without moving the babies away from the bed. The site states that the brand has reached more than a million families worldwide.

Crib models and bed adjustment

The catalog is organized into three main models, all made of European beechwood:

• babybay Original: the most compact model, designed for small spaces or beds without a boxspring. It fits beds up to 28 inches tall.
• babybay Maxi: same height as the Original but wider, for twins or babies who need more space. It fits beds up to 28 inches tall.
• babybay Maxi Tall: same width as the Maxi and taller, for beds with a boxspring. It fits beds up to 34.75 inches tall.

The company offers a tool called "Create my babybay" that allows you to configure the crib according to style and size, and that also helps convert the model into a standalone, mobile bassinet.

Materials and sustainability approach

The cribs are made with European beechwood from forests on the continent. The company highlights that the material is non-porous, antibacterial and mold-resistant, and that it does not require varnishes or sealers. The finishes and adhesives are water-based, with no fillers, toxic glues or chemical finishes. In addition, the brand states that for every tree felled, another is planted.

Accessories and complements

The catalog includes a range of accessories to complete the set:

• Mattress pads in Classic Wave, Relief Wave, Tranquility Wave and Organic Coco versions, with prices ranging from $75 to $225 depending on model and size.
• Jersey sheets and organic jersey sheets, in single or double packs, from $35.
• Mattress covers in various ranges.
• Rolling casters in white/gray or black, for $55.
• Bassinet conversion kits in different finishes, for $125.
• Other accessories mentioned: babycare organizer, canopies, mobile holders, railings and spare parts.

The company also sells the Littlefoot Learning Tower, a learning tower for toddlers.

Certifications and safety

The site states that the cribs are certified by safety and sustainability organizations, and that they have been approved by lactation consultants and midwives. The company insists that the crib must be used with a babybay-certified mattress pad.

History and presence

The brand traces its origin to 2003, when the founders designed the first bedside co-sleeper in Germany. According to the website, the product first spread among neighbors and then to more than a million families worldwide. babybay® is a registered trademark of Tobi GmbH.