DockaTot Review
A structured co-sleeping pillow built to keep infants comfortable, contained and protected in the parents' bed.
The plush sides create a womb-like effect that comforts and soothes your child.
Our reviewerA Safer Way to Keep Baby Close
The DockaTot Deluxe is a specially designed pillow that helps a baby sleep, play and relax, built to fit comfortably in the bed alongside parents. Its plush, raised sides create a womb-like effect that comforts and soothes an infant while protecting them from loose sheets and pillows that could pose a suffocation risk.
That safety-first design is where it earns its highest marks. Positioned in the bed, it protects a baby from co-sleeping hazards while giving parents the reassurance of having their child within arm's reach, which in turn means a better night's sleep for everyone.
It's versatile beyond the bed too — a carrying strap makes it easy to move around the house, and the two-piece construction of cover and firmer support layer is built to hold its shape under a co-sleeping child.
The DockaTot Deluxe is rated for infants up to 9 months, with the larger DockaTot Grand available for children 9 to 36 months as a transition to a crib. It is a pricier pillow, but for the safety and comfort it delivers during co-sleeping, we think it earns its price tag.
Why We Love It
- Womb-like design comforts and soothes infants
- Protects co-sleeping babies from loose sheets and pillows
- Portable, with a carrying strap for use around the house
- High-quality, thoughtfully designed materials
- Referral program gives $10 to friends and $5 back per referral
Considerations
- Pricey compared to standard infant pillows
- Doubles as a changing pad, but the full cover must come off to wash, making that use case inconvenient
A Closer Look at the DockaTot
In the bed, the DockaTot's firmer sides are built to provide the support needed to keep a co-sleeping child safe, while the plush interior is designed to give the baby a soothing, contained place to sleep. The included carrying strap makes it simple to move the DockaTot from room to room.
It can also double as a changing pad, which DockaTot markets as a feature of the machine-washable pad. It's usable for that, but removing the entire cover for washing makes it inconvenient enough that it isn't a reason on its own to buy the DockaTot.
Built for Co-Sleeping Safety
The firmer bottom layer and plush raised sides are designed to work together to keep a baby secure between parents on the bed, which is the core promise of the DockaTot.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Parents who co-sleep
The raised, firmer sides are built specifically to protect a baby sleeping between parents.
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Families wanting portability
The included carrying strap makes it easy to bring the DockaTot anywhere in the house.
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Parents of infants up to 9 months
The Deluxe is sized for infants; the DockaTot Grand covers 9-36 months.
A Closer Look
DockaTot Deluxe Construction
Two pieces combine to create the shape and protection that defines the DockaTot.
Deluxe Cover
A lightweight, machine-washable cotton cover that gives a soft, warm surface for the baby.
Bottom Layer
A firmer polyester layer that supports and cradles the baby.
Top Layer
A loose polyester-cotton blend that wraps around the DockaTot, creating the womb-like feel that helps the baby relax.
Investment in Safer Sleep
The DockaTot Deluxe runs $165, with a $10 discount available.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| DockaTot DeluxePopular | $165 |
Good to Know
Pricey, But Built for Peace of Mind
The DockATot Deluxe is well made, thoughtfully designed, and gives co-sleeping parents real peace of mind — worth the price tag for the safety and comfort it delivers.
