I will be honest I did not like this bassinet when we first got it. It was not the one I wanted. My husband insisted that it would be perfect. I gave in, now as she is 3 months old I will say it is perfect. I have a C-section so the ability to move helped so much. I didn't have to move as much to get out of bed when it was painful. I was able to reach in and pull her out with the flexible arms. Due to the hard bed panel between the mattress and the base I was able to set up my angel care. So happy with this buy.