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!
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Thank you for the advice. You told me what I needed to hear about this before I made my purchase.
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The bassinet is fairly large, but I do not think it would fit twins appropriately. At most, you would only get by for a month before they would outgrow it.
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It's padded enough for a baby to sleep comfortably. Extended period of time? Maybe for a nap but not overnight, unattended. It that's what you're looking for then you might want to buy a bassinet.
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I used it as a primary place for my baby to sleep up up until she was 3 months. She slept better in the backnplay bassinet then she did in her expensive crib. Just make sure baby is always properly secured.
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It's fine for newborns, up to 6 months or so. But there isn't a lot of room for rolling back and forth after that. And if your infant can stand, either unsupported or by supporting him/herself, I wouldn't use this cradle, even if you lock the cradle so it can't rock. It just isn't that deep.
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I would say that this mattress is great for any child that no longer sleeps in a crib. This mattress has no way to keep a child in it, so for me personally, I would want to make sure that my child is mature enough to know to stay in a bed, whatever age that is. I probably wouldn't use it for a young infant either.
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Kasha, I'm sorry for my delayed replied had been out of town for a while....to answer your question the answer is absolutely yes, this will make a perfect side bed for the first 3 months. once the baby begins to roll over his/her back it is not as it may roll and fall out of it. This item comes along with a bassinet that goes on top which is what is just perfect as a side bed so you wont have to lean down in order to check on your baby at night as you are in your bed, just turn around and simply look at your baby almost at your same bed level (depending on what bed and mattress you have), hope this works for you! Regards, Grace. Kasha, I'm sorry for my delayed replied had been out of town for a while....to answer your question the answer is absolutely yes, this will make a perfect side bed for the first 3 months. once the baby begins to roll over his/her back it is not as it may roll and fall out of it. This item comes along with a bassinet that goes on top which is what is just perfect as a side bed so you wont have to lean down in order to check on your baby at night as you are in your bed, just turn around and simply look at your baby almost at your same bed level (depending on what bed and mattress you have),... » Read More Kasha, I'm sorry for my delayed replied had been out of town for a while....to answer your question the answer is absolutely yes, this will make a perfect side bed for the first 3 months. once the baby begins to roll over his/her back it is not as it may roll and fall out of it. This item comes along with a bassinet that goes on top which is what is just perfect as a side bed so you wont have to lean down in order to check on your baby at night as you are in your bed, just turn around and simply look at your baby almost at your same bed level (depending on what bed and mattress you have), hope this works for you! Regards, Grace. « Show Less
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I'm not sure, but our pediatrician told us not to let our baby sleep in it much past 2-3 months. She said she had seen patients that flipped and rocked out of it. Our baby loved it too, but at about 3 months, we transitioned to the pack and play for about a month or so, then the crib.
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I used the mattress in an antique bassinet that was in the family. It fir just fine for that. I would be concerned about the fit if the baby was old enough to roll around, for a new born it worked fine. Hope this helps.
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anytime. it is just a portable crib, so safe for baby from birth, but i personally think that babies prefer a smaller space when tiny so I always liked using a portable bassinet when they were really little, like the Brica fold and go travel bassinet.
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I have twin daughters and we purchase every option with this stroller. If I could go back I probably would not have purchased the bassinets. Most of the time we used the car seats and when we did use the bassinets it was very warm for the girls, a breeze can not get to them. I stopped using the bassinets at 3 months. I will say I did appreciate having them when I was in a very crowded place, people didn't ask to see or touch my babies. I also noticed they would sleep longer with bassinet, maybe comfort, less noise and darkness. You also can not swap between stroller seat and bassinet very easy. The bassinet uses the stroller seat frame, it is a 10 minute process to change them out. I hope this helps. I have twin daughters and we purchase every option with this stroller. If I could go back I probably would not have purchased the bassinets. Most of the time we used the car seats and when we did use the bassinets it was very warm for the girls, a breeze can not get to them. I stopped using the bassinets at 3 months. I will say I did appreciate having them when I was in a very crowded place, people didn't ask to see or touch my babies. I also noticed they would sleep longer with bassinet, maybe comfort, less noise and darkness. You also can not swap between stroller seat and bassinet very... » Read More I have twin daughters and we purchase every option with this stroller. If I could go back I probably would not have purchased the bassinets. Most of the time we used the car seats and when we did use the bassinets it was very warm for the girls, a breeze can not get to them. I stopped using the bassinets at 3 months. I will say I did appreciate having them when I was in a very crowded place, people didn't ask to see or touch my babies. I also noticed they would sleep longer with bassinet, maybe comfort, less noise and darkness. You also can not swap between stroller seat and bassinet very easy. The bassinet uses the stroller seat frame, it is a 10 minute process to change them out. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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The company disclaimer says it is for napping but since newborns really only nap anyway, there isn't much difference! We didn't use it for nighttime sleep but personally I would not feel unsafe doing so. There is so much air circulating around the sides - much more than many bassinets - that I can't see how it would be unsafe. We used this downstairs in our living room because it was nice-looking, compact, and easy to move into other rooms. Upstairs we used a slightly larger travel crib.
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My baby is 8 months now. He is starting to crawl and lifting himself up by holding onto the bars, trying to cross over to our bed. So it's time to remove the bassinet! You will know when it gets dangerous for them :)
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Where does it say that? This is for newborns and it's actually recommended that once the baby is sitting up, rolling around, s/he be moved to a crib because they are now to active for the small space. My son has been sleeping in this since we brought him home and he will be four months old next week.
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I bought it for my daughter when she was 6 months and I ended up giving it away. It wasn't comfortable for her to sleep in. My brother has it now for his older children and he loves it, but I wouldn't recommend for under 2years. Maybe it is my car seats? They could be more inclined
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This bassinet is intended for newborns and young infants. I think most babies would outgrow this in length before weight.
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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!