We had the halo and I found it hard to lift baby in and out of. I keep the side down on this one since my baby is too little to find his way out. It’s been a great change. We have a platform bed where the sides stick out further than the mattress so it’s not as snug to the bed as I’d like. But that’s no fault to the bassinet. Also check the height of your bed. If it’s really high this will not meet your mattress flush.