Quick answer
The G5 Travel Bassinet is a standalone, portable sleep and lounge space for newborns that docks on your Orbit Baby stroller. The Helix+ Double Stroller Attachment converts your single G5 Stroller into a double for two children. Choose the bassinet if you need a safe, familiar resting spot for one baby on the go. Choose the Helix+ if you need to carry two children with one stroller.
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What each product does
The G5 Travel Bassinet is designed as a portable sleep and relaxation environment for a single baby from birth. It docks and rotates on your Orbit Baby Stroller and Rocker, so you can use it as a stroller seat, a stationary bassinet, or a carrier. Its lightweight build and ergonomic handles make it easy to move from car to stroller to indoors. The Helix+ Double Stroller Attachment, on the other hand, is a frame addition that clicks onto your G5 Stroller to add a second seat. It allows two children to ride together, with seats that rotate to face each other or the world. Its narrow profile helps you navigate doorways and aisles where bulkier doubles might not fit.
Key differences in use
The most important difference is capacity. The G5 Travel Bassinet holds one baby, while the Helix+ Attachment lets you carry two children. The bassinet is best for newborns who need a flat, secure sleep surface; it includes a breathable aero-mesh mattress insert and a Paparazzi Shield Sunshade with UV protection. The Helix+ is built for siblings or twins of different ages, and its 3D Rotation allows each seat to recline and spin independently. If you only have one child now but plan to grow your family, the Helix+ gives you the flexibility to add a second seat later without buying a whole new stroller.
Trade-offs to consider
- Portability vs. capacity: The G5 Travel Bassinet is lightweight, folds to 6 inches, and has ergonomic handles for easy carrying. The Helix+ adds a second seat but requires the stroller frame and is not meant to be carried separately. Choose the bassinet for solo baby trips; choose the Helix+ for two children.
- Newborn comfort vs. sibling seating: The bassinet provides a flat, breathable aero-mesh mattress and a full sunshade for one baby. The Helix+ offers 3D Rotation for each seat but does not include a bassinet-style flat surface. For a newborn-only setup, the bassinet is better. For two children, the Helix+ is necessary.
- Single stroller flexibility vs. double stroller convenience: The bassinet docks and rotates on your existing stroller without changing its width. The Helix+ turns the stroller into a double, which is wider and heavier, but can be removed to go back to single mode. If you need a double only occasionally, the Helix+ offers flexibility. If you rarely need two seats, stick with the bassinet.
Product facts at a glance
- G5 Travel Bassinet: Safe, familiar strolling and relaxing environment for babies. Docks and rotates on Orbit Baby Stroller and Rocker. Built in Paparazzi Shield™ Sunshade with UV protection. Breathable aero-mesh mattress insert. Premium soft-touch, OEKO-TEX® certified fabrics. Machine-washable, easy-to-remove upholstery. Lightweight design + ergonomic handles offer easy transport. Designed to collapse down to 6” to fit into a… You get a portable, flat sleep surface that is easy to clean and carry, making it ideal for travel and everyday naps on the go.
- G5 Helix+ Double Stroller Attachment: Helix+ Attachment easily clicks into place to turn your single stroller into a double, and can be removed if out with only one child, taking your double stroller back to a single. Encourages sibling connection and interaction with rotating seats that face each other or the world around them. Narrow profile easily maneuvers where bulkier strollers cannot. 3D Rotation™ for 360-degree seat rotation + reclining in one… You can switch between single and double modes without tools, and the narrow width helps you fit through standard doorways and tight spaces.
Which one fits your routine?
Best for
- Parents who want a portable sleep and lounge space for one newborn that works with their Orbit Baby stroller
- Families who travel frequently and need a lightweight, foldable bassinet that can be moved from car to stroller to indoors
Not for
- Parents who need to carry two children at once with a single stroller
- Families with twins or a toddler and a newborn who want a double stroller solution
