Suitable as a bassinet? I was wondering if this ensemble is suitable for a newborn baby's bassinet to keep in our bedroom for about 3-4 months until we decide to put our little boy into his crib. Is it comfortable or safe enough? Suitable as a bassinet? I was wondering if this ensemble is suitable for a newborn baby's bassinet to keep in our bedroom for about 3-4 months until we decide to put our little boy into his... » Read More Suitable as a bassinet? I was wondering if this ensemble is suitable for a newborn baby's bassinet to keep in our bedroom for about 3-4 months until we decide to put our little boy into his crib. Is it comfortable or safe enough? « Show Less
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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!
828864
Thank you for the advice. You told me what I needed to hear about this before I made my purchase.
1497640
i put my newborn in it...at 3 or 4 weeks, she was fine in it. No reason why a newborn couldnt be in it. It doesnt have to be completely flat to have a newborn . (just make sure that they are on they're back and have the newborn head supports , and are all cozy, confined and swaddled. Its all good )
1296513
We used ours until our daughter was actively rolling around. At 5 months she would sometimes get 'wedged' or 'cross-ways' in the bassinet while trying to turn on her back in a circle. Typically though if she was tired and ready to be asleep it wasn't an issue. However, once your baby starts rolling, I'd highly recommend discontinuing the bassinet. For that reason, I'd also never use it on an elevated or uneven surface. Our daughter never came close to tipping it, but certainly if left unattended she may be able to get it over. She's now 7 months and 17.5 pounds.
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For newborn maybe in the early weeks but I wouldn't recommend it once they start moving around on their own....the bassinet is not very deep so they could roll out and it is made to be tilted. I used a sleeper for my bed and never really used this part but if you don't want the baby sleeping with you I would rather let it sleep in the crib than in the bassinet
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.
494091
It's great for new borns to sleep on your bed with you .. After one month my baby started to sleep in his crib. But he was still fit it for when we went to grandma! So I say about 2 months before baby out grows it...
1598792
I bought this for a bassinet for my son. It was firm enough. I did regularly rotate the mattress so that it didn't get too indented. He is 3 months now and still sleeps in his bassinet with this mattress.
623773
This works perfectly as a bassinet, the interior is more soft than it is fluffy, but can also be removed. I used this Rock 'n Play, with all of the interior, every single night those first few weeks when my son was born. Kept him right next to the bed which worked great until I decided on an in-bed co-sleeper instead. However, I'm still so thankful to use this for his naps. :)
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My daughter is almost one and still sleeps in it, but we took out the bassinet insert as soon as she started sitting up, so it's more like a small pack 'n play. It's starting to get small for her now length-wise, so we'll be assembling her crib soon.
1279769
I love this bassinet. Our bed is high (box spring and 12" mattress), so it is at a perfect height to reach in and grab baby at night. But, to be honest, I've mostly just been sleeping with my baby next to me in bed. Babies and moms sleep SO much better this way because the baby feels safe and warm next to mom and can easily breastfeed. This basinet is great for those times when co-sleeping isn't safe like if my husband or I have been drinking or have taken sleep-inducing medication.
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That's what my husband and I have used this for all along. The mattress is the right kind for a newborn - you don't want something too cushy. I do have to agree with a previous commenter who said that you would need a lot of space next to your bed - you do need a fair amount. But so easy to set up!
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I agree with one of the previous posters. Our pediatrician recommended not using this as an overnight sleeping option. We used it when we were traveling when our son was younger (up until about 3 months), but after that our son could roll over and preferred to sleep on his stomach. Not sure how tall your baby is, but our son was around 23-24" at 3 months and still fit but didn't have a lot of extra room.
710770
My daughter is almost 6 months and still sleeps in ours. I will probably keep her in it as long as she is comfortable. I know Leachco does not approve this as a sleeping device, but it has been the best thing for us. It seems like you can use it well into toddler stages. It has an adjustable Velcro strap that allows you to adjust snugness on it to allow it to grow as your baby grows. Good luck!
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This portable crib does not come with a bassinet attachment. What you see in the picture is what you get. I wouldn't recommend this for daily use as a crib as the mattress and support underneath the mattress is very flimsy. It is also a bit smaller than standard pack and plays so the Dream on Me 3" padded mattresses don't fit in here. We use this when grandkids come for a visit (from ages 16 months to 2 years old)- when their stay is relatively short. This is compact though for storage if you don't have a lot of room. To return to your original question, there are many more options for portable cribs that actually have bassinet attachments that might work better. This portable crib does not come with a bassinet attachment. What you see in the picture is what you get. I wouldn't recommend this for daily use as a crib as the mattress and support underneath the mattress is very flimsy. It is also a bit smaller than standard pack and plays so the Dream on Me 3" padded mattresses don't fit in here. We use this when grandkids come for a visit (from ages 16 months to 2 years old)- when their stay is relatively short. This is compact though for storage if you don't have a lot of room. To return to your original question, there are many more options for... » Read More This portable crib does not come with a bassinet attachment. What you see in the picture is what you get. I wouldn't recommend this for daily use as a crib as the mattress and support underneath the mattress is very flimsy. It is also a bit smaller than standard pack and plays so the Dream on Me 3" padded mattresses don't fit in here. We use this when grandkids come for a visit (from ages 16 months to 2 years old)- when their stay is relatively short. This is compact though for storage if you don't have a lot of room. To return to your original question, there are many more options for portable cribs that actually have bassinet attachments that might work better. « Show Less
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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.
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Our baby is 15lbs and approximately 25 inch tall at 4.5 month and there is still room in the bassinet. I would say that we would probably able to use it until our boy is 6 months old. I am not sure about the weight restrictions but the bassinet feels very well-built and sturdy. It appears that the length capacity will be exceeded before weight capacity.
2172013
I didn't use mine as a bedside bassinet for that reason. I let my baby sleep in it one night and she slid to the bottom and her little legs were all crunched up. I only used it during the day for naps.