Has anyone used this on the original Pack n Play mattress for a newborn? Or is it too soft?
825760
I don't think it's too soft but it's not very much padding just a little thicker that a sheet I bought a portable crib mattress and put this on it , it still feels very firm
825761
For my own peace of mind, I waited until my daughter could lift her head up on her own. That way she would be able to turn her head if necessary.
825762
I just purchased this for my newborn, and I absolutely love it. It definitely made the pack and play more comfortable for my little one, and he sleeps so well in it. The fabric is breathable and I put an organic cotton sheet over it as well. It is soft, but not deep, and you can pull it tight under the mattress as well, although I have not found it necessary. My little one sleeps on his back and he seems to love his pack and play!
825763
I used it when my baby was three months and it was perfect. He slept like a baby! Lol!
825764
I did not use it on the original pack n play mattress, but on the dream on me 3" mattress. My grandson was 7 months old when he first slept on this mattress and pad so I can't tell you if it's good for a newborn.
825765
We use this with our Pack n Play and have since our daughter was born. It fits the pack n play mattress tightly and is not too soft for a newborn.
825766
It is awesome. I put my granddaughter in there for play and sleep and she seems to be very comfortable . Would highly recommend it for any pack and play
825767
I have a Dream on Me mattress since the original pack and play is not really firm enough for a newborn. And the Dream on me fits perfectly with no gaps on the pack and play.
825768
i feel it is is not too firm nor too soft.. ordered 3 for my 3 granbabies and have been satisfied.
1067142
It's not too soft for safety but maybe for long lasting purposes. Our son doesn't like to sleep in the pack n play any more. I think it's bc it's too hard in comparison to the mattress.
1266089
It isn't too plush (in fact I was hoping it would be softer). I bought it for my then 3 month old and it worked well for him as I think the crib mattress was too hard. Newborns don't sleep on their stomach so I would think it shouldn't be a breathing concern. And by the time they can flip themselves over they are usually big enough that the little bit of cushion doesn't cover their noses when they are on their stomach. Also as a point of reference I have the Phil and ted portable crib and that mattress is way softer than this one. And my son slept in the portable crib as a newborn.
2032577
I have had it for several months. I love it. I got the 8 inch mattresses for my kids over a year ago and they love it. No issues. Yes I thought it was too good to be true too, but so far they have been wonderful. It is not a soft mattress. I was a little surprised how firm it was. I prefer it that way. It takes a minute or two to conform. It does get a bit softer over time, but no lumps or dents.
717860
If you are going to use the pack n play as a travel "crib" then I wouldn't buy another mattress. The quilted sheet does pad it quite a bit. I use the "mattress" that came with it with the sheet and it's fine for naps and travel.
461147
Yes, just wipe the hard flooring with disinfectant wipe. I found pack n play sheets at Walmart to fit. The bassinet for newborns is plush material. So just spot that I suppose.
243304
We used this mattress for our daughter from the time she was a newborn. In my experience, it is plenty firm but comfy for baby! This fit perfectly into our graco play yard and we used even when she was in the bassinet position to make her sleep a little more soft than the pad that comes with the play yard. I would recommend this item for sure!
1841281
Very suitable for newborns, we use it in a portable crib.I don't believe you are supposed to use it for a pack n play, would not fit exactly as it needs to for safety.
2216629
We put a few layers of cotton cloth over the mattress and that seemed to do the trick. We were told that the mattress needs to be quite firm for a new born and so did not venture into making the surface too soft.
1001151
Hi Ariana, I did not buy a mattress. Instead I purchased crib batting from JoAnn along with some of their cuddly soft fabric (super soft and kinda fleecy) and wrapped the batting with it. I just laid it in there and cut/folded it under as needed. My little one loved it! We also purchased some cheap Velcro so that we could hold it closed on trips. For the price, this is a great bassinet! Enjoy your little one and congrats! :)
613750
I have a level 6 and was worried it would be too soft, but I have a thick mattress pad on it and it still is not too soft...I might even put a 1 inch memory foam topper on it just because I am used to a bit of that 'cradle' effect, but I don' like the heat of the thick memory foam at all.
588545
yes baby mattresses have to be firm, but this is ridiculously firm. There is no "give", they might as well be sleeping on a wood plank. glad it worked for your baby, my baby screamed until I put a folded blanket on top of it.
200983
It has worked great for us. I didn't really notice any crunchy feeling, but it was softer after a couple of washes. We bought a mattress with a gel topping. We wanted the topper because we have small children who climb on the bed and we didn't want to worry about spills, etc. on the new mattress. It's been great (much better than the other ones I bought for the kids' beds) and I would recommend it.
1025323
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!
1592077
Unfortunately the mattress is not firm. But we placed blankets down and swaddle her. She is now 4 months and just moving out of bassinet. I love it and think it's worth the money. My parents didn't like it because they wanted something bigger. But it's easy to move and place next to bed because of the height
2008844
That is what I got it for. The top part of the pack n play. The mattress that is in there is so hard that my grandson was haveing trouble sleeping. He loves it now and sleeps quite well. The only thing is, is that it raises it a good 2 to 3 inches. So I will have to watch him when he starts to pull himself up. When that happens I will have to put it in the bottom of the pack and play. Good luck sue
799115
We bought the Dream On Me foam mattress to go in the Pack n Play and used the sheet on top of the mattress. The bottom of the pack n play really isn't soft enough for a baby to sleep on (maybe some kids do, but we read it's better to use the mattress so that's what we did).