Is it OK to use as a bassinet for a newborn everyday?
456512
I used this as a bassinet until my son was 4 months and we transitioned him to his crib. It worked great! No need to spend a bunch of money on a bassinet. Now we use the placard when traveling or outside... Multipurpose piece of baby gear :)
456513
When I babysat my grandson, we had the bed platform at the highest setting and he slept there just fine.
456514
Yes. Our daughter slept in the bassinet every night for the first few months. We didn't transition her over to the crib until she was 4 months old.
456515
Yes, its is durable and stable - but as with all sleeping areas for infants, keep ALL toys, blankets - anything - out of the bassinet whenever baby is inside!
456516
Why not, hadn't thought about that, but in fact it is a great idea! I would just add a small pillow to make the space a little narrower. :D
1152867
I would not use this tub for a newborn. It is slippery and bath seats or bath slings for newborns are so much safer that they would be a better option.
2175457
My wife and I would say no (but you could get differing responses). It's not a good substitute for a bassinet because a bassinet is meant to mimic closeness to mom/parent and at the same height as their bed. The Travel Crib is great as a substitute for a real crib and it packs up quite nicely. I am currently responding to you on vacation with my wife and 5.5 month LO in Playa Del Carmen Mexico and she is sleeping soundly in it right now!
440719
No, this is made for a mini crib or a pack n play. It is a thin mattress that is rather soft as well - I would not recommend for use every day.
623773
This works perfectly as a bassinet, the interior is more soft than it is fluffy, but can also be removed. I used this Rock 'n Play, with all of the interior, every single night those first few weeks when my son was born. Kept him right next to the bed which worked great until I decided on an in-bed co-sleeper instead. However, I'm still so thankful to use this for his naps. :)
1372504
No. So it's really only good for newborns. Once the baby starts moving around, there won't be alot of room.
277676
Yes, I'd say this item is essentially a bassinet. We use this as a bassinet at night and for occasional naps during the day. The bed is not heavy so it's easy to move around your home if needed. We don't have the matching bouncer but find this works well on its own. Our baby is three months old and in the 90th percentile for height but it looks like this will fit her for while. Bottom line, if you love the design I'd go for it. I think our baby would probably sleep just as well in something cheaper, but I'm glad to have something neutral and simple around.
1930166
i didn't use a bassinet, i used a maxi cosi car seat and it worked great till 10 months when she was too long. i felt it kept her more supported than a bassinet.
638938
Yes. My child has slept beside my bed in this bassinet since he was born he is 3 months old and still sleeps in it. I like it because theres a mesh siding for if he turns his face and wiggles his way to the side he can still breath...Its worry free!
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.
883669
No, I would not use this for a newborn. A baby should be able to sit up on their own before you use this product for sure. We didn't start using it until our baby was about 5.5 months old.
1562805
It is and it can be! For the price, it's WAY cheaper than any free standing bassinet and it's got more usability than those others! We actually just spent the weekend in a hotel and our 5 month old slept it in on the floor. He slept very soundly too!
1144657
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.
317024
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.
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.
2088600
Our baby is 15lbs and approximately 25 inch tall at 4.5 month and there is still room in the bassinet. I would say that we would probably able to use it until our boy is 6 months old. I am not sure about the weight restrictions but the bassinet feels very well-built and sturdy. It appears that the length capacity will be exceeded before weight capacity.
1421010
Definitely not! The bassinet is big and bulky. It doesn't even fold flat with the regular stroller seat on.