Is there any indication/label on which is the soft side for toddlers vs. the firm side for infants?
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The side for infants is much more firm and hence it is clear which side is intended for infant or toddler. It was so obvious that I did not look for a label.
1450065
I didn't see any written indication. I just felt it and could tell. You could always call Ouef NYC and they could guide you. Good luck!
1450066
Not that I noticed, but it was easy for me to tell by just feeling it - the infant side is very firm
1450067
You'll be able to feel it. One side is definitely firmer (for a baby) and one side is much softer/cushier for toddlers.
2205689
I am not sure of the exact price difference - but I did not notice a huge difference. The mattress does seem to have more of an indentation where my toddler son sleeps, versus the infant son (they have the same mattress- I bought them each one (meaning we own two total). But, that may have more to do with weight of the kid rather than firmness. In other words, it does not seem to be a huge difference - at least to me.
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I have the one that is rated at 5.5 pounds density and it is very firm. I'm a big gal and I don't "sink" into it. I would think a softer density would be better for a child, but honestly don't know.
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They both recline, but the front seat has very little recline. I switched my almost 3year old to the back as she is now too big for the front. My 1year old is now in the front and is able to sleep but she doesn't look very comfortable in it as it doesn't recline very much. Months ago when my oldest fell asleep, I would have to switch her to the back and my youngest to the front. She (my youngest) would slide down the front a little so I had to put a blanket around her to keep her in place. Back is better for sleeping babies
1676516
No, it's perfect firmness. My 4-mo old loves it, even to play and practice his tummy time. If it were softer (like our bed) he wouldn't be able to do tummy time so well (hands would sink a little into mattress).
1181098
This is a mattress. One side is for infants and the other side is for toddler stage.
694751
I am really not sure why it says that to be honest. But, what I can tell you is that from about 4.5 years experience of using this (2 children later!) it has not been an issue after they were able to sit up. I would think that if they tried to stand on it, the material is soft enough that is would just mash down flat. Although, it is definitely sturdy enough not to look floppy or saggy per say! I have loved it and it is definitely worth the piece of mind and purchasing! As I stated in my review, it also keeps arms and legs in the crib which can be alarming when they wake up crying because a limb is stuck between the slats! Hope this helps! :)
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I know you are not supposed to, but I always used the toddler side because my baby slept better on the softer side. Technically, you are supposed to wait until they are a year old, but you really just have to do what works best for your family.
1687663
HiI have one toddler n a bub. It is quite easy to manuvor it. But beware the seat is not that big. Lying is abit uncomfortable for a toddler. K
1676517
Yes, I think it is a bit too firm for my baby, too. Agreed--firm is necessary for safety--but we have found she seems to sleep more soundly on the (toxic chemical-infused, not-at-all-green) crib mattresses at each of our parents' houses, and those are both much softer. Any ideas for softening it up?
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The gentle ease uses a different set of proteins I believe to be easier on the stomach. The infant ones use less broken down proteins than the newborn ones because at that point their stomachs can digest them better. At least that's my understanding. I highly recommend calling Enfamil or asking through their FB page though - their customer service is stellar!
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We plan on flipping it when we convert to a toddler bed... perhaps around 15 months. I imagine it's mostly just important to have the infant side the 1st year--when SIDS is a higher risk. There isn't a dramatic difference between the two sides.
1077721
The toddler side is still very firm,but my grandson still sleeps well on it
640162
We got this after my daughter outgrew the bassinet, so I can't say on that, but she seems to sleep fine on the bottom pad. It is very firm, but I haven't seen a playard pad that was any softer. They all seem to be about the same.
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It's not super padded on the head but most of the bassinets I looked at weren't either. I used a yellow foam bath pad on the head area to add softness--the type you use to keep babies from slipping in the bath but I also didn't use this rocker until he was a couple of months old and had head control to move. If you're looking for something for a newborn, I'd recommend the FP Rock n' Play Snugglebunny. It's ideal for newborns and very soft. We used this Portable Rocker after he outgrew the snugglebunny since it's larger with a higher weight limit.
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Telly, I agree, The one we bought only has two positions all the way up for newborns and all the way down for toddlers. We had a terrible time putting this thing up as the instructions confusing. However we like the crib very much and have gotten good use for it. P/S We fold it up and slide it under our bed till we need it.
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Used 17 months now with no sagging. Only thing is, we used the infant side until 12 months, then I flipped it and the toddler side now seems firmer! That's because she broke in every square inch of the infant side. When we use it for a new baby, we'll just have to put it on the toddler side. They are both super similar anyway--I'm not worried a bit.