Chicco Lullago Review
Our Verdict
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Chicco Lullago | |||||
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Awards | Best Overall Bassinet | Budget-Friendly Co-Sleeper | |||
Price | $100 List $99.00 at Amazon | $220 List | $220 List $134.99 at Amazon | $100 List $69.98 at Amazon | $65 List $59.99 at Amazon |
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Star Rating | |||||
Bottom Line | Inexpensive option but it has a below average performance in every metric | Good choice for co-sleeping that is easy to move from room to room | Good for co-sleeping and a free-standing bassinet for most families | Budget minded choice that gets the job done | Fabric side panels impact the breathability of this cheaper poor quality option |
Rating Categories | Chicco Lullago | Arm's Reach Clear-V... | Baby Delight Beside... | Graco Pack 'n Play... | Delta Children Delu... |
Ease of Use (35%) | |||||
Breathability (25%) | |||||
Sleep Surface (20%) | |||||
Quality (15%) | |||||
Eco-Health (5%) | |||||
Specs | Chicco Lullago | Arm's Reach Clear-V... | Baby Delight Beside... | Graco Pack 'n Play... | Delta Children Delu... |
Assembled Weight | 14.4 lbs | 22.1 lbs | 17.5 lbs | 22.8 lbs | 9.4 lbs |
Open Dimensions | 27.5"H x 37.3"L x 22"W | 34.8"H x 34.5"L x 20.3"W | 26"-30.5"H x 39"L x 27"W | 28.8"H x 41.1"L x 28.6"W | 31.5"H x 34.3"L x 19.4"W |
Age/Height/Weight Limit | 20 lbs Discontinue Use When Infant: Pushes Up On Hands And Knees |
5 Months or 18 lbs Discontinue Use When Infant: Pushes Up On Hands And Knees |
5 Months or 20 lbs Discontinue Use When Infant: Pushes Up On Hands And Knees |
15 lbs Discontinue Use When Infant: Pushes Up On Hands And Knees |
15 lbs Discontinue Use When Infant: Pushes Up On Hands And Knees |
Product Care | Fabric: Hand Wash Frame: Wipe Clean |
Mattress: Wipe Clean Mattress Sheet: Machine Wash Metal Frame: Wipe Clean Lining: Machine Wash |
Machine Wash | Spot Clean | Spot Clean |
Bassinet Mattress Height Above Floor | 16" | 19.5"-25.5" Adult Mattress Height 24"-30" |
14" - 19" Adult Mattress Height 18.5"-24" |
19.7" | 22.3" |
Special Features | Portable | Adjustable Legs | Foldable | Travel Crib Accessory | Electronic Music Module With Nightlight |
Modes | Bassinet Portable |
Bassinet Bedside Sleeper |
Bedside Sleeper Bassinet |
Portable | Bassinet |
Chemical Flame Retardant Free | Not Specified | Yes | Yes | Not Specified | Yes |
Portable Design | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Wheels | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mesh Sides | Partial - 2 Panels | Partial - Fabric in Corners | Yes - Full | Partial - Fabric on Ends | Partial - 2 Panels |
Included Accessories | Integrated Sheet | Fitted Sheet | Sheet | Features on certain models: Toy Bar, Storage Bag, Fitted Sheet | Adjustable Canopy, Electronic Music Module with Nightlight, Rocking Base with Locking Retractable Casters |
Available Accessories | None | Arm's Reach® Clear-Vue™ Au Naturel Mattress Pad, Puppy Luv Music Box, Replacement Strap and Plate | Waterproof Fitted Sheet | None | None |
Set Up Time | 3:05 | 29:20 (58:34 total with redo) | 6:50 | 5:02 | 32:26 |
Materials | Polyurethane Foam Pad, Polyester Fiber Batting | Strong Nylon Cloth, Cotton Polyester Blend, Nylon Woven Strapping, Polyurethane Foam | Polyester, Polyester Fiber Batting | Polyester Fiber , Polyurethane Foam | Polyurethane Foam |
Our Analysis and Test Results
Chicco is a company founded by Pietro Catelli in 1958. It is currently part of the Artsana Group and one of the top baby-related brands in Europe. They produce all kinds of baby gear for children from birth to preschool, and sell products in more than 120 countries worldwide.
Performance Comparison
Ease of Use
The Lullago provides average ease of use functionality. It is an uncomplicated bassinet with very few exciting features.
Accessibility
This bassinet is a little larger than similarly shaped options, and the mattress rests a little lower. It is far enough away from the height of a bed that you will most likely need to get up to retrieve your baby or to place them safely back inside.
Portability/Mobility
While it is lighter (14.4 lbs) and smaller than much of the competition, it still isn't the easiest to move from room to room. This product lacks wheels, and its long shape makes it awkward to carry while walking. It fits in a carry bag for travel, but the bag is flimsy and doesn't have any closure, leaving the legs free to fall out.
Ease of Setup
It takes about 3 minutes to set this bassinet up, and the process is intuitive enough to manage without the manual. It only requires you to insert the legs into the slots on the frame and put the mattress inside.
Cleaning
The fabric on the Chicco is removable for hand washing and line drying. While we appreciate having the ability to wash the entire thing in one go, hand washing is not convenient, and neither the mattress cover nor the cloth sides are waterproof, so messes have the potential to spread.
Breathability
The Lullago earned a low score for breathability. The sides of the bassinet are primarily fabric with only small mesh panels where the baby's head should go. Unfortunately, should baby shift or if their face gets too close to the fabric, their ability to breathe could be impaired.
Sleep Surface
The Lullago has an average sleeping surface.
The mattress is one inch thick and has average compression. It offers enough support for sleeping babies, but it may not be the most comfortable.
While it fits relatively well in the frame of the bassinet, the mattress can potentially shift if baby managed to scoot (or is placed) into the corner of the sleeping area.
Quality
The Lullago is slightly below average for quality. There are no glaring mistakes or poor craftsmanship in this product. However, the materials don't appear very durable, and the stability of the frame is less than ideal. The fabric is soft, but thin and moves easily instead of remaining taut. This bassinet has solid connections, and it looks clean and simple. However, the back and forth movement in the legs and the tipping of the bassinet with pressure on the top rail could potentially improve with better materials or higher quality design.
Eco-Health
The Lullago doesn't offer the best design for eco-health. While some brands are moving to increased transparency concerning materials and construction, Chicco does not offer any information on this bassinet. Given the lack of bragging and details related to being free of flame retardants, we assume, there is a possibility that some chemical is being used with this product (though we are unable to confirm this). It does use polyurethane foam in the mattress, and it doesn't have third-party certifications, nor does it use organic materials. These factors, combined with chemical use potential, resulted in the lower eco-health score. The Chicco Lullago is JPMA certified.