are the sides of this product firm enough to prevent someone from rolling on top of the baby? or are they totally squishy? thanks!
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I would say the sides are in between squishy and firm. They are made of foam, so it's rigid and holds a form but can be squished with enough pressure. We used it in bed with us and never had a problem. Yes, someone could potentially still roll over on the baby, you just need to use discretion and decide what you're comfortable with.
445328
They provide somewhat of a barrier but I strongly discourage relying on this product to prevent rolling on top of a baby.
445329
I believe the sides are firm enough to prevent someone from rolling over on the baby.
762573
I agree with the answers below. It is firm and is only one sided. We love it.
883361
It has a firmer and a less firm side, but, both are fine for an infant to use. I still use mine with my toddler now, two years later. It's a great mattress.
201514
You're welcome! I understand. You're being cautious of course! Another item I used for all 3 of my babies was a "wedge" that kept the baby on their backs.. Course they can't roll anyway ... BUT it keeps them firmly in place - which is good.. And gives the parents more peace of mind. Good luck!! :)
1155612
My baby rolls onto his tummy too and I think this mattress is firm enough. I would just keep the baby with adults in the same room for a few nights or naps to be sure the baby is ok. Because every baby is different. We used it for our trip and coming back home we use it as an alternative to his crib for naps in another room. He likes it more than pack and play.
1351983
It is firm enough to be safe, but soft enough to be comfortable. We love our MamaDoo! Get it now before family travels over Thanksgiving and Christmas, and you will not regret it. Oh, and look at the recommended sheets and waterproof pads for it, it is a soft material that needs protection. Hope that helps!
961345
We had this item for few months now and our baby love it! The mattress is very decent, not to firm or flat. It does not have any folds on it. Our baby is 5 months now and this is the only product that she was able to sleep very well since we had it. I highly recommend this item especially with babies that has acid reflux. This item has an incline position as well as regular flat bed. By far, this is a great investment for us. I hope this helps.
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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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Firm. We also have the squishy cooshie one and the soft gear one - the kids like those. They don't like to sit on this one. I'd recommend against it for long sitting at homeschool.
1167257
If this baby is used to sleeping on their tummy, than no. But, if your baby rolls over during the night, this will stop them from rolling over.
1266085
I bought it for my toddler but would have felt safe if he were an infant. I actually use a soft mattress pad because it isn't plush
892246
It is comfortable. It has a back side with some support. I do not think this product needs padding. My child loves the product. Music, not so much. When my child wants the bouncer, it is usually a good amount of time. I see nothing wrong this this product. I believe my baby loves the bouncer. I think if the baby cannot touch the ground, it will be uncomfortable even with 'padding'. Children will get bored of any product, so having different type of toys will help. I do not believe there is a "one toy / bouncer / play ground" that will entertain a baby for a long period of time. It is comfortable. It has a back side with some support. I do not think this product needs padding. My child loves the product. Music, not so much. When my child wants the bouncer, it is usually a good amount of time. I see nothing wrong this this product. I believe my baby loves the bouncer. I think if the baby cannot touch the ground, it will be uncomfortable even with 'padding'. Children will get bored of any product, so having different type of toys will help. I do not believe there is a "one toy / bouncer / play ground" that will entertain a baby for a long period of time.
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I did not had problem with rolling down. I had my son. On the 24th September and I still wore it. It supors my back! Goop porches!
1526209
Everywhere I read they stressed on the firmness of the mattress for the new born and affect on the spine, hence the firmer mattress. I am happy with the firmness of the mattress and plus it is waterproof on the infant side which helps as well. Not sure about the cover pads, everyone's opinion is a little different, so I decided to skip that for now
793538
Any way you want. For me, I chose the rough side up so there's traction for my baby. The foams don't shift anyway even if the smooth side is down on the floor or the carpet.
1381540
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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I have 2 of these and have not had that problem at all. One is now being used in a toddler bed and rolling to the edge is still not a problem. And to respond to the other persons comment about comfort- my son is now 3 and able to tell me whether he's comfortable and he still sleeps well on this bed. At this point, he's slept on adult mattresses at grandparents' houses and we've had no problem with this mattress when he comes home. An infant mattress is supposed to be firm and this is but I don't find it to be uncomfortable or excessively hard.