Foldaway Rocking Wood Bassinet – Carrington
The Carrington brings warmth and function to your nursery with its premium hardwood frame and gentle rocking motion. We designed this bassinet for parents who value both traditional craftsmanship and modern convenience — the entire unit folds flat in seconds without removing the canopy or mattress pad.
We build the Carrington frame from solid hardwood selected for grain consistency and structural integrity. The natural wood finish receives a multi-stage water-based seal that resists daily wear while remaining free of harsh chemical odors — important when the bassinet sits just inches from your baby’s face all night.
How the fold mechanism actually works
The Carrington’s folding system uses a dual-hinge design at each corner post. Squeeze both side-rail release tabs simultaneously, and the frame collapses inward while the canopy stays attached — no need to detach fabric, remove the mattress, or fumble with loose hardware at 3 AM when you need floor space back.
Once folded, the entire bassinet measures just 8 inches thick and stands upright against a closet wall. The same locking wheels that secure it beside your bed also stabilize the folded unit during storage. For those comparing fold methods across models, our step-by-step folding guide walks through the motion with photos of each hinge position.
Mattress pad and sheet system
Included mattress setup
The Carrington ships with a firm foam mattress pad that meets federal bassinet sleep surface standards — no additional mattress purchase required. We cover it with a quilted waterproof layer, then add a fitted cotton jersey sheet in coordinating grey.
Washing and replacement
Both the sheet and mattress cover remove in seconds via hidden zipper access. Machine wash warm, tumble dry low. Our mattress and sheet guide includes exact dimensions if you prefer third-party organic cotton sheets, though the included fitted sheet has elastic anchor corners designed specifically for this frame’s interior dimensions.
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Common questions about the Carrington bassinet
The Carrington arrives mostly assembled — you’ll attach the four locking wheels to the base frame using the included hex key, which takes about five minutes. The mattress pad, sheet, and canopy are already installed at the factory. No other tools or hardware assembly is needed.
Yes, the fold mechanism works with the mattress pad and fitted sheet in place. You do not need to strip the bedding or remove any components before collapsing the frame. The canopy also stays attached during folding.
We rate the Carrington for infants up to 15 pounds or until your baby begins to push up on hands and knees, roll over consistently, or pull up on the sidewalls — whichever milestone occurs first. Most families transition to a crib between three and five months.
Press down on the foot-activated brake pedal located on the rear axle between the two back wheels. The brake locks both the rocking glide and the wheel rotation simultaneously. Release it by lifting the pedal with your toe.
The included mattress pad has a waterproof vinyl backing underneath the quilted top layer. The fitted sheet is standard cotton jersey and not waterproof, so we recommend placing a separate waterproof changing pad liner on top of the sheet during diaper changes or feedings if you’re concerned about leaks reaching the mattress.
The Carrington uses a standard rectangular bassinet sheet with dimensions of 15 inches by 30 inches. Any fitted bassinet sheet labeled for those measurements will work, though our included sheet has elastic corner anchors specifically designed for this frame’s interior corners to prevent bunching.
The UPF 50+ canopy fabric blocks most overhead and ambient light when fully extended, but it is not a blackout material. If you need complete darkness for daytime sleep, you may want to pair the bassinet’s canopy with room-darkening curtains or shades on nearby windows.