Considering this in place of a "normal" bassinet - good idea? How flat is it? Worried about baby getting used to the incline. Thanks!
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I think this is better than a regular bassinet because it is portable and easy to travel with. This really doesn't have a incline, she lays flat, it is deep which is good and bad. Good because when your child pulls up it is still deep enough, and bad if it is next to your bed will have to get up to get the baby. I hope this helps
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I borrowed a bassinet for the first 2 and half months for my first DD. We started using this when she was almost 3 months old and we have had no problems with it. The seat reclines but if you want to be sure, I think there is also an bassinet you can purchase that can be strapped to sit on top.
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It sort of works that way...unfortunately, you can't really slide the baby because you have to sit up. It seems like the only way to not sit up is to put your baby in bed. I personally was not comfortable with that. This is the next best and safest thing.It also beats getting out of bed to walk to a bassinet or another bedroom. Worth buying!
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It probably would be too big. Even if you put a fitted sheet over it would be very lumpy and probably too fluffy fat with a dip in the middle. Not sure good idea safety wise, would not want a baby's face to sink into the thickness and not be able to turn.
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The mattress is not neatly as firm as my pack n' play. There is no fold in it and it does lay flat. I haven't used it yet though as my 2 month old exclusively sleeps in the incline sleeper attachment right now due to reflux. However her head always falls off the little pillow into the same position and she is developing mild torticollus and a flat spot even though she is only in it about 6 hours through the night. Now that I've noticed I removed the pillow and turn her head the opposite way constantly. I still love this bassinet and recommend it, just make sure your little one changes his position. The mattress is not neatly as firm as my pack n' play. There is no fold in it and it does lay flat. I haven't used it yet though as my 2 month old exclusively sleeps in the incline sleeper attachment right now due to reflux. However her head always falls off the little pillow into the same position and she is developing mild torticollus and a flat spot even though she is only in it about 6 hours through the night. Now that I've noticed I removed the pillow and turn her head the opposite way constantly. I still love this bassinet and recommend it, just make sure your little one changes his... » Read More The mattress is not neatly as firm as my pack n' play. There is no fold in it and it does lay flat. I haven't used it yet though as my 2 month old exclusively sleeps in the incline sleeper attachment right now due to reflux. However her head always falls off the little pillow into the same position and she is developing mild torticollus and a flat spot even though she is only in it about 6 hours through the night. Now that I've noticed I removed the pillow and turn her head the opposite way constantly. I still love this bassinet and recommend it, just make sure your little one changes his position. « Show Less
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There isn't an actual bassinet that comes with it. I may have called it the wrong thing... The mat sits up higher in a netting with support bars underneath. I chose this one without the bassinet feature because little ones outgrow it so quickly that I thought it wasn't worth the extra cost. I have a two month old & I swaddle her using a blanket, wombie, or Velcro swaddler and she does just fine. I also use a small cradle at night upstairs. My little one is over 11 lbs and in the 97th percentile for height. We have room for a crib, but we choose not to use one yet.
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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
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I use it like a bassinet. It's deep enough that a young baby would be hard pressed to climb out! Until they actually start grabbing and pulling themselves out of things I think the restraint is unnecessary. The angle and shape of this bed holds them in the right position much like a car seat but more reclined. I've been considering cutting out the buckles because I feel like once we actually will need them we'll be moving our babe to the portacrib.
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I was wondering is the matress on the co sleeper firm? I've been using a pack n play with bassinet and I dont like that it doesnt lay completely flat.
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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
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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.
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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.
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The high chair collapses, so by nature, the tray is not as stiff as a "regular" high chair. We've had round food roll toward baby and make a bit of a mess... So, it doesn't necessarily slope downward, but it is soft and not perfectly flat.We haven't had issues getting baby out, but it is a bit of a tight fit, so depending on the size of the child, it could happen. (She's about 20lb right now)
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We used it like a bassinet. It's very sturdy and cradles the baby, offering cozy comfort. A much older baby who is fighting sleep may require the restraints , but otherwise, I don't think so. We loved ours and have given them as gifts to very grateful friends.
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Hmm.. I'm not sure. I liked it because it just felt like it would cradle him more. I like how it supports his head. This way we can put him down with his head on either side and he still has a little pillow cushion. Now that my son is getting older, he tries to crawl off the changing pad a lot and we have to distract him with toys. The curvature keeps the toys on the pad with him and also slows him down a tiny bit. I don't think there are any drawbacks I can think of, maybe a few very small benefits in my book.
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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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Stephany, we used an uppababy stroller bassinet and it worked great. Check your dimensions for your bassinet to the uppababy. I think we even tightened up the curved plastic pieces to make it a little more snug - rescrewed them - but that was just to make sure the bassinet did not shift by maybe an inch. It was still very secure before we did that. It worked out great and we were so glad we didn't purchase a more expensive, seperate bassinet. Kathy