Is it comfortable &amp; safe for a 2 month old to sleep in the bottom? My 2 month old is over 15 lbs (so can't use bassinet). Does it hurt your back to bend and pick baby up from the bottom portion?
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It is safe and comfortable for the baby to sleep on the bottom. I'm 5' tall and I just had a bit of a problem reaching the bottom...not much, but a little. My back is in pretty good shape so it didn't hurt my back, that will depend on you. Sorry I can't be more specific. Hope you love the pack n play!
1019581
That's exactly what I've been using it for. I just adjust his head every so often to make sure it's supported because since this is on an incline, his head can slump down a bit sometimes. However, since you're feeding every 3 hrs you have plenty of opportunity to reposition. It's the only thing my newborn will sleep in. He wouldn't use the flat co-sleeper bassinet/pack and play we bought--I think because it made his stomach hurt because he couldn't get his burps out flat on his back. This is one of the few incline sleepers. It's very easy to pack from room to room.
811545
I would check the manual for weight on the bassinet accessory. Once baby is able to roll around I would take them out of bassinet part. I remember the manual has info on that. As for years, we have traveled and used the playpen as a bed until three yrs old.
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.
155855
Personally, I wouldn't put a newborn in the fully reclined toddler seat. It doesn't seem very safe and comfortable when they are so little. I have used the bassinet for my baby from 0 - 7 months and now (she is 8 months) I am using the toddler seat. I think Britax also says that the toddler seat is not for children under 6 months.
1638405
I have not had trouble in the 2 months I've had it. I think it is very easy to recline a sleeping baby and then to put it up easily when she wakes.
2214837
I saw the negative reviews as well before we purchased, but our Pediatrician (w/o making a brand recommendation) highly suggested we go with a mattress on the firmer side. Our four month old at the time took to it immediately and is still sleeping soundly on it today. We have rotated the mattress, because it has given in slightly over the time. I hope this helps!
1019580
Yes, my baby ( 3 months) still sleeps in it next to our bed. We are starting to transition to her crib slowly... It is a great height for easy access from the bed. It was a lifesaver for us. It keeps the baby at a slight incline which they seem to love and it is very cozy for them. Definitely worth it. We had a standard bassinet initially to use next to our bed but it was too hard and flat and our baby hated it, once we got this (she was about 7 days old) she loved it and stayed asleep when we put her in it. I love this product!
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...
384403
When the baby is so small that you have to bend all the way over to pick her up, the mattress is at the highest level so you are not reaching far. By the time the baby is bigger and more mobile, you have to drop the crib down to the lower/lowest levels (to keep her from climbing out). By that time, she can stand up and reach for you to help out. If you had to bend over the rail and reach all the way down to the mattress placed on the lowest level, yes, it would be uncomfortable (I am 5'4" and this only occurs when my now-toddler refuses to wake up and I have to persist), but that should not happen often at all. When the baby is so small that you have to bend all the way over to pick her up, the mattress is at the highest level so you are not reaching far. By the time the baby is bigger and more mobile, you have to drop the crib down to the lower/lowest levels (to keep her from climbing out). By that time, she can stand up and reach for you to help out. If you had to bend over the rail and reach all the way down to the mattress placed on the lowest level, yes, it would be uncomfortable (I am 5'4" and this only occurs when my now-toddler refuses to wake up and I have to persist), but that... » Read More When the baby is so small that you have to bend all the way over to pick her up, the mattress is at the highest level so you are not reaching far. By the time the baby is bigger and more mobile, you have to drop the crib down to the lower/lowest levels (to keep her from climbing out). By that time, she can stand up and reach for you to help out. If you had to bend over the rail and reach all the way down to the mattress placed on the lowest level, yes, it would be uncomfortable (I am 5'4" and this only occurs when my now-toddler refuses to wake up and I have to persist), but that should not happen often at all. « Show Less
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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.
145021
Your baby is heavier than mine, but it is a firm mattress and our son does not sink in it. If your baby is sinking and the mattress is the issue (assuming you've ruled out the crib based on your question), I would stop using the mattress immediately for safety. That is not normal, and you should be able to return the mattress.
597156
when our son first flipped over we had to take him out of his standard bassinet (at 4 months). i am not a fan of putting him in his room yet since our rooms are on different floors, and I have used this for his 'bassinet' for over a month now and love it. he really moves in his sleep now, so knowing he is right beside me is comforting.
1473425
I have a dual, and by the time my daughter was 12 months, her use of the infant side made it actually softer than the toddler side. So now our next baby gets to use the toddler side for better firmness.
720549
It perfect for an 18 month through almost five year old-depending on how big you child is. My daughter started in hers at 2 and will be 3 soon and is still very comfy in it! I used the mattress from her crib. That's the only size that fits. Only bummer to it is it won't hold adult weight and we constantly have to catch ourselves from sitting on the edge of it :)
713153
Im not an expert just a mom... I bought a sleep curve mattress for moses basket and used it until my daughter was 4 months and then bought the pillow. You should definitely consider sleep curve mattress it is great and quite affordable in moses basket size! She slides off the pillow now so half the time she is not even on it. So I can't say it is safe to use for a tiny baby because I started using it after four months.
1501925
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 :)