Graco Pack 'n Play Playard With Newborn Napper Station, Inman Park Review
This is a fabulous product. Really, REALLY useful in the newborn period (we have it right up next to our bed), and my husband and I don't know what we would do without it for our 7 week old. Here's what we like and don't:
PROS:
1. the newborn napper: It is awesome. Very soft and comfortable and our little guy loves it. It is much more comfy than a hard flat bed, but very safe. When swaddled his face never ever has come near the side so we are not afraid of SIDS in the least with this. It seems more womb-like to me (maybe that's why he sleeps like a rock in it verses not so great in our other bassinet), and I tucked some breast pads around the headrest part to get mommy's smell in there. I can't imagine a better place for him to sleep.
2. the changing table: I love that it is right there - so convenient for nighttime changes. I also think it is much safer because of the sidewalls - I am never worried about him rolling out by accident.
3. the bassinet portion: we don't use it as a bassinet, but it is fabulous for storage. We put a ton of diapers, wipes, an extra swaddler, extra clothes, etc. in there and it is super convenient.
4. the design: It's gender neutral and very nice looking unlike many of the other styles, IMO.
CONS
1. The newborn napper cannot be removed and used separately. Not a huge deal, but would be nice.
2. The changing table leans. Actually, I knew this before buying and thought it would be really irritating, bt it doesn't bother me at all. It doesn't affect the functionality of it so far. My friend with an lder (heavier) baby says her's works just fine for her too.
3. The bassinet only hlds up to 15 pounds. This renders it useless as a bassinet for us, but it's so wonder ful as a storage area that this doesn't matter too much either.
4. The newborn napper cover is a bit difficult to remove. Hasn't been a hige problem - he sprayed it during a diaper change once and so we had to change it, but we don't feel the need to wash it very much anyway.
That's about it. Seems to fold up prety easily. We don't need the extra bells and whistles of the sounds and vibrating stuff (our baby sleeps very well without it) although it seems to work well enough. Haven't used it as a playpen, but look forward to that in the future. Overall, a fantastic product and would purchase a million times over. Hope this helps!
Graco Pack 'n Play Playard With Newborn Napper Station, Inman Park Feature
- Napper station and full size removable bassinet
- Changing table for quick diaper duty
- Push-button fold makes folding easy to store and transport in handy carry bag
- Handy wheels for added convenience
- Enhanced electronics includes vibration
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Napper was the only place our baby would sleep - Wrench - Portland, OR
The napper was the only place our baby would sleep besides our arms. I would say this was the most useful item for us besides a motion monitor that allowed us to get some sleep. Our daughter was born with acid reflex and with milk protein intolerance, so her tummy bothered her all the time. She didn't like sleeping in any of the nappers, swings, bouncy chairs, or sleep positioners (bought and returned a lot of them) and only slept in our arms and the napper. The napper creates about 30 degree angle which helps with digestion and food staying in. Most importantly, our baby loved to sleep on her side so we were able to position her on the side in the napper with a few rolled up blankets in front of and behind her. We were terrified when she outgrew the napper. We also were able to place a motion senser under the napper propped up by a few books. Anything to get 2 hours of sleep without holding her.
The only drawback was that the mattress for using the actual crib bulges up a bit when you put a sheet on it. So it's not a smooth surface. It really bothered the grandma, but it didn't seem to bother the baby. She slept in the pack n' play until about 5 months and was not too happy to transition to hard mattress in her crib afterwards.
We also used the vibration feature all the time, but she didn't care about any music or sounds. The changing table was handy too until she outgrew it. She actually loved the changing table and it was her happies place where she would smile the most and would lay calmly. We never figured out why.
expected better for the money I spent - Claudia Brundage - San Antonio, TX United States
I purchased this item and was all excited after reading the reviews.
Well after 3 weeks my newborn could not use the newborn napper anymore because it was to short and my baby is average size.
Now she is 7 weeks old and the diaper changer is hanging down on one side...so baby rolls to the side.
Also the diaper changer is an ackward hight so your back hurts like hell.
Other than that it is an okay item ...is a pain in the rear to put together.
Now they have never once where the diaper changer is secured on both sides...i would recommend getting on of those.
I know wish I would have gotten a bassinette instead...sigh
Jul 09, 2010 05:50:11
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