Suitable as a bassinet? Is it comfortable or safe enough?
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We have a similar pack n play from Graco with the bassinet and yes I think it would work fine. I put my little one down for naps in it. I use a sleep positioner wedge to keep her in place in it and to make it cozier. Ours came with a diaper changing area too which is so handy!
1704578
The mattress pad for the bassinet is very thin, which is fine for a newborn. We never used the bassinet attached to the bed, instead we kept all four sides up and used it as a traditional bassinet just right next to the bed. I was always afraid I would toss some covers on my baby while I slept ( I get really hot and restless in the southern summer nigths down here). We also liked keeping it unattached from our bed so we could roll it around the house and use it for naps when he was a newborn. That way I could do laundry and he could be napping nearby.
62999
I think that yes, as long as the baby is not too heavy ;)It is very easy to lift the bassinet.
1024737
Would be safe during the day, but I probably wouldn't have the kid sleeping on it. Although, it is unlikely to get "loose" in there. I tend to not have anything in the crib, but my cousin who has two kids, makes up the crib super snug and cozy with blankets. So, while it is a big no-no, I really think that an average person can make up their own mind as to what feels safe and comfortable to them.
1144656
Remember there is a weight limit on the bassinet. The mattress will take away from that 15 lb. weight limit on our Baby Trend Playard "Scooter". I would never take that chance.
1490758
The bassinet is good for an infant (I think up to about 4-6 months). We use it for our newborn now and we use our stroller as a double one for our two children (16 months and 4 weeks old - with bassinet and seat). We personally prefer the bassinet for longer walks, because then the baby can lay down comfortably instead of being "stuck" in its car seat. Also we think that in warm weather the car seat is much warmer for longer periods, in the bassinet the baby has more space.
1966283
Absolutely! The bassinet portion detaches from the base and is curved on the bottom so when you set it on the floor you can rock your little one. When we used ours for overnight sleeping we did take the hood off, but it works fine with it on too. There are also cloth straps that tuck into zippers on the outsides of the bassinet so once you take baby out you can pick it up easily.
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Hello Melissa, This is one of my best buys and highly recommend it for a changing table or an attachable bassinet to the new parents bed. I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed with this purchase... I hope this helps. Congratulations!!! Kindest Regards, Bella Imbriale
1245098
This question requires a rather subjective response, but for my family I would certainly consider it comfortable. It is really quite solid to the touch which is nice. Unlike some plastic based models.
676793
I was also having a hard time deciding between the two. I think I have finally decided on the graco pack n play with bassinet. It is cheaper and can later be used as a playpen/crib when the baby is more than 15 lbs. Also, it folds up and is easy to use for travel, I am not sure the co-sleepers do that.
1144657
Personally I would not. I believe it would be too high on the bassinet top and become a safety issue. It works much better after the bassinet has been removed and the baby has moved into the toddler portion size for the playard.
572977
I suppose it could be used as a cosleeper, but it's soft all around (i.e. you can't pick it up with baby in it, the bottom would likely collapse), and the sides would squish in if you were sleeping next to it and happened to press against it (which would make it smaller).
1421010
Definitely not! The bassinet is big and bulky. It doesn't even fold flat with the regular stroller seat on.
2175457
My wife and I would say no (but you could get differing responses). It's not a good substitute for a bassinet because a bassinet is meant to mimic closeness to mom/parent and at the same height as their bed. The Travel Crib is great as a substitute for a real crib and it packs up quite nicely. I am currently responding to you on vacation with my wife and 5.5 month LO in Playa Del Carmen Mexico and she is sleeping soundly in it right now!
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Yes, my baby ( 3 months) still sleeps in it next to our bed. We are starting to transition to her crib slowly... It is a great height for easy access from the bed. It was a lifesaver for us. It keeps the baby at a slight incline which they seem to love and it is very cozy for them. Definitely worth it. We had a standard bassinet initially to use next to our bed but it was too hard and flat and our baby hated it, once we got this (she was about 7 days old) she loved it and stayed asleep when we put her in it. I love this product!
1664754
Yes-the side that is down in the picture can be raised up so it's just like a bassinet. I used mine like that for my second baby, and it was great. Both side are mesh and breathable. Hope this helps!
505742
We use the included pad for overnight sleeping and baby sleeps well. All in all the Cruz bassinet has been excellent for overnight sleeping IMHO. We think it's one of the best purchases we've made for our newborn.