Reviews about Cribs & Bassinets

cmyamamo says "a great item to have" about Graco Pack 'N Play Portable Playard

cmyamamo — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:47:05 GMT

I was fortunate enough to be able to use my sister's pack n play when my daughter was born. We loved it. It had a changing area, wipes holder, the whole nine yards. Instead of a bassinett she slept in the bassinett portion of the pack n play. It worked great.

Then my sister had another child and we had to give it back. I opted to buy a used Evenflo pack n play thinking they were all the same. Boy was I wrong. It was a night and day difference. I promptly sold it and bought another Graco pack n play.

Here's the thing about the Graco pack n play. It works like it is supposed to. Even the ones without all the extras works great. You don't have to buy the top of the line one. The simple version works just as well. It's nice to have a place to put the diapes and wipes, but not necessary. Plus your baby won't be small enough to fit on the changing area/bassinett attachment for that long.

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zorgkk says "Very practical!" about Kolcraft Cuddle N Care Rocking Bassinet with Light Vibes

zorgkk — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:24:22 GMT

The Kolcraft bassinet is a life saver. It takes up almost no space at all and is perfect for someone living in a small apartment or someone who has little space. The storage underneth is spacious and I was able to fit all my blankets in it (along with my cat who acted like it was her new bed). The matress is firm but thick enough to be comfertable for a new baby. Most bassinet sheet fit this matress so there is no buying a pricey sheet if you don't want to. The moblle for the bassinet is cute but some of the music is very crepy. One of the songs it plays has a woman singing opera. That is problably the biggest down side to this bassinet. The color is unisex so there isno worrying about boy/girl theme. You will need double A batteries so I suggest getting rechargable batteries because your baby will love the vibration mode. Speaking of vibration made, you will enjoy the fact that it is not so loud as to keep your little baby awake.

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snpynme says "Easy to assemble and convert." about Delta Canton 4-in-1 Convertible Crib

snpynme — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:36:12 GMT

This convertible crib is stylish and easy to assemble. The model we chose was the cognac which a deep, rich brown color which has been easy to match as we add furniture to our growing toddler's room. The side rail easily removes without unscrewing when it is time to convert to a toddler bed.

The only downside is that the storage drawer beneath the crib is not as sturdy as we would have liked. Storing more than a few light blankets overloads the drawer and it comes off its track. I would also recommend adding a teething cover to the side rail of the darker color models as it does show when a little one has been using it for teething.

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soccermomlynnette says "Graco pack and play is a must have for parents on the go." about Graco Pack 'N Play Portable Playard

soccermomlynnette — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:36:14 GMT

Graco pack and play portable crib is a must have for busy parents of babies/toddlers on the go.

First off this comes in many colors/themes. Mine happens to be dark blue with cute elephants on it.

It folds up neatly and easily and the padding on the bottom doubles as a reinforcement around it when it is packed up. (It has one hard side and one padded) When putting it together, you take the padding off, snap each of the 4 sides up, push the center down and then put the padding, hard side down inside and it is ready for your baby/toddler.

Taking it down and packing it up is just as easy. You take the padding out. There is one button for each side. You press them one at a time and pull up on the center and it folds right up. You then place it on the padding, and the padding folds up and has velcro to hold it together. This is then placed in a "bag" of sorts, and there is a hole where there is a handle inside to make it easy to carry. It is very easy and convenient. The only draw back is that...

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Taterbug08 says "good deal and great for keeping baby close" about Burlington Bassinet with Bedding and Storage in blue

Taterbug08 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:04 GMT

We are very satisfied with this Burlington Bassinet with Bedding and storage in blue. I read the previous previews and saw the pictures and couldn't decide if I wanted it as it didnt look too sturdy, but then decided to buy it and return it if it wasn't sturdy enough. this was for my firstborn, and i was very concerned for the sturdy factor, I must say I was pleasantly suprised. Its very handsome. I was 38 weeks pregnant and it took my husband maybe 5 minutes to put together. I did wash and iron the liners but I expected it would be wrinkled from packaging. I gave it 4 stars because the mattress pad is very thin. however you will have that problem with most bassinets that i saw. also, after washing the sheet it was still very rough, and i bought extras that i used instead as they were softer. And also the liners are very hard to put on the baskets;however, they do come in handy. I used the baskets for diapers and wipes and ointment I used the bassinet for 5 months and my son was...

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snookumsnort says "Practical and durable - Graco Pack N Play" about Graco Pack 'N Play Portable Playard

snookumsnort — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:56:54 GMT

We have 3 children and all of them used the same Graco Pack 'N Play Portable Playard (specifically the one with a Bassinet). The price is very reasonable especially if you get a lot of use from it. When my first child was really small, the size of a crib would overwhelm her and she would feel more comfortable using the Pack N Play bassinet to sleep in. The product is fantastic since it's versatile as sort of a baby "cot" and as a playpen when the children get bigger. It comes with a toy bar that the babies would find interesting at first but not for long because it doesn't really do much. The Pack N Play is easy to set up. Although after years of use, it can take a while to lock the bars when setting them up. The mat is a standard mat too that you can easily find covers for. It can be heavy to lug around but it is portable nonetheless. When the children get bigger, I think the limit for the bassinet is 30lbs, the bassinet can be removed and the pack n play can be used...

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juststardust says "The Graco Pack 'N Play Playard offers several features." about Graco Pack 'N Play Playard Broadstreet

juststardust — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:10:37 GMT

I was somewhat overwhelmed when I began my shopping for my first baby last year. The options and styles of everything that's out there was leaving me feeling unsure of what to pick on many things. However, when choosing a portable baby playpen, I had less confusion on what to choose. The Graco Pack 'N Play Playard offered an easy to setup/breakdown playard, plus a bassinet - handy when baby needs a place to sleep away from home - and removable changing table. Those features alone sealed the decision for me; a bonus was the super-cute Classic Winnie the Pooh style that they offer. My son is 9-months old now, and we're still using the Graco Pack 'N Play Playard whenever we need to set him down quickly in a non-child-proofed room, or for a quick diaper change away from the usual changing table we use. Living in an upstairs-downstairs duplex, the Pack 'N Play remains permanently setup downstairs, while our son's room is upstairs; no matter where we are, we have an option for changing him or...

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greenegurls says "this is a cheap crib, dorel brand 3-in-1 crib" about Dorel Brand 3-in-1 Sleigh Crib

greenegurls — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:12:38 GMT

i have taken apart this crib twice, and each time a have taken it apart and moved it, pieces have broken. the drop side clips broke on one side the first time and the second time the other side broke. and my husband fixed it. but i feel it is unsafe and should be recalled. im not comfortable using it. unfortunately i have a very limited budget and can not afford to purchase another crib. and i have been through a enough problems with the first crib that was purchased for my son. that one was recalled, but i will go through the process of getting this one recalled.

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heatherfeather34 says "Good crib" about Simplicity for Children Ellis 4 in 1 Sleep System 8674 Crib

heatherfeather34 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:04:52 GMT

We purchased an Angel Line Saf-Crib when we realized our second son was outgrowing his bassinet but our older son was not quite ready to move up to a toddler bed. We wanted something that was safe and inexpensive, just for a few months until my older son was ready to pass down his much nicer crib to his younger brother. We saw the Angel Line Saf-Crib online and felt it would fit our needs, and to a great extent, it did. I would not recommend this crib, however, to parents who are looking for a more permanent sleep solution for their young child.

Features

The Angel Line Saf-Crib measures 54.5 inches by 30 inches by 45 inches, and it weighs 50 pounds. It is a standard size crib and most standard crib mattresses should fit very well in this crib. It has a very nice natural wood finish, which has not chipped or scratched yet, and we have been using this crib for almost a year now (which is quite a few months longer than we intended!). There are four mattress height positions, so you can lower...

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SpokaneMan says "Glide Your Baby to Sleep With This Outstanding Cradle." about Babi Italia Natural Glider Cradle

SpokaneMan — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:32:00 GMT

The Babi Italia Glider Cradle was something we fell in love with the minute that we saw it in the store for the first time. We needed to have a cradle in our bedroom when the baby first came home from the hospital, and this one the one that we both fell in love with while we were searching the stores. It turned out to be a really good decision, because not only did we enjoy having it in the room for the baby, it is extremely portable so that it can be moved all around the house. The wheels on the bottom of the cradle can be locked when it's not in use so you don't have to worry too much about rolling out of control, and the portability of being able to move it around the bedroom just puts it over the top.

The Babi Italia Glider Cradle comes completely disassembled, so it does take about an hour to put it together out of the box, but the steps are really simple to accomplish, and the directions are very well explained. The lightweight feel of the entire cradles makes it easy for...

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SpokaneMan says "This is One Very Beautiful Crib for Your Baby or Toddler." about Delta SoHo 5-in-1 Convertible Crib

SpokaneMan — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:41:03 GMT

One of the main things that I wanted with our purchase of a crib, was for it to be able to live beyond just the first few months of our baby's development. That meant that I wanted it to be more than just a crib, and we got exactly that with the Delta SoHo 5-in-1 Convertible Crib. Not only do we have something that is going to serve multiple functions during its time in our house, but we have a baby product that is going to be able to last because of its durability. The durability was discovered later on, but when my wife and mother-in-law were putting the crib together, it became quite obvious to me that this was going to be a great and stable baby product.

Just by looking at the picture above, you can see that this Delta SoHo crib is a beautifully constructed piece of furniture. It has a nicely curbed back, with a solid wood frame, and it is a very sturdy crib to have in your baby's room. It removes all thoughts of having an unsteady "device" in your nursery, and gives you...

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Kristi24 says "You get what you pay for" about Burlington 253W Cradle

Kristi24 — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:24:48 GMT

The Burlington cradle is the most inexpensive bassinett I have ever seen. It also has cute fabric patterns. I ordered this cradle from the Walmart website. When I received it I was a little let down by the fact that it was made out of plastic. I bought this a few months before my daughter was born. I went ahead and put it together right away. It was very easy to put together. I had no trouble with it. Which was one of the good things. After it was moved a few times, it seemed very unstable and shaky. I only moved it a couple feet to vacuum. It concerned me, but I left it alone. Then one day I moved it and the legs fell off! Thats the bad part. My fiance screwed the legs on and put in screws anywhere else that looked as if it need it. We are using this cradle right now and have not had any problems. Only because we firmly screwed everything in place. When you put the cradle together the parts just snap together, which is probably the reason it was so unsteardy. So, in conclusion you get...

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bjoy says "Better in concept than functionality" about Arms Reach Co-Sleeper

bjoy — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:40:10 GMT

I saw an advertisement fort the Arm's Reach Universal Cosleeper in Mothering magazine and thought it would be perfect for us. We are advocates of attachment parenting and like the idea of cosleeping. Unfortunately my baby is a light sleeper and would wake up after feedings when I tried to move her off of our mattress and back into the cosleeper. Luckily we have a king size bed. For the most part it is just holding our burp cloths and extra blankets right now. It is hard to get out of the bed because it is very large and you have to scoot down to the bottom of the mattress to get out (very difficult after a cecerean). It took a while to set up and is heavier than something like a pack'n'play so is therefore less travel worthy than a product like that, and it also does not convert as easily. We will probably just use it as a playpen once our daughter begins to sit up and move around. For now, it's not really serving a purpose, and it was not cheap. It is more attractive...

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teenymarie says "Graco Pack N Play is great" about Graco Pack 'N Play Portable Playard

teenymarie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:11:04 GMT

The portable Graco Pack N Play is great. My daughter takes naps in it every day but it is still super easy and simple to pack up and take with us when we go somewhere. The bassinet was great for when she was a newborn, it was alot easier to lay her down and get her out and not have to lean all the way over and risk waking her up. Then the bassinet just easily removes once they are too big to sleep in it. It comes with a bag that you can use to carry it once its folded up and helps keep it clean. Its very easy to set up and take down, theres a push button that collapses it. It is pretty heavy for me to carry when its all folded up, but when its open it has wheels on the bottom that makes it easy to use. It does fold down to a pretty small size, so its easy to take somewhere and not worry about how much room its going to take with. Very easy to travel with. The one down side is theres not much padding for the baby to sleep on.

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alenasavoy says "Very safe, never recalled, and an overall great product!" about Delta Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Bassinet

alenasavoy — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:56:52 GMT

If you are looking for a great deal and a safe product, then the Winnie the Pooh Bassinet is the product for you!

As a first time mom, I was looking to buy a bassinet for my baby when he was a newborn because I wanted him to be safe. I looked around at a few different kinds at the store and I noticed the Winnie the Pooh Bassinet from Delta. As soon as i saw it, I knew that I had to have it! It was a little more expensive than some others that I had seen, but I didn't care. I wanted the best for my baby. It was really easy to set up and the directions were very easy to read.

I like the features that this bassinet has. It has wheels on the bottom of it to make it easier to move. There is a storage area on the bottom of it to put diapers, wipes, etc. It also has a mobile that features lights, vibrations and sounds that run on 3 C batteries.

This product also serves as a changing table. It comes in handy when you don't have a lot of money to buy many different kinds of products. The weight...

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tashinawilcox says "Lauren crib is absolutely beautiful." about Graco Lauren Crib

tashinawilcox — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:01:38 GMT

The Lauren crib is relatively inexpensive (under $200) for a budget conscious mommy. I ordered it online through Walmart and had it shipped to the store for pickup. I came home and was able to assemble it by myself. It took a total of two hours to put together. The only items needed were a screwdriver and mallet. There are three height levels for the mattress. It is absolutely beautiful. The style is more modern because it can be disassembled to use as a headboard for a twin bed. It can also be made into a daybed. I am expecting my second child in December so although I have not used the crib yet, I am thrilled to have the Lauren crib for my son. One drawback is that there is no plastic on the front for a teething baby. The front of the crib comes down for easier access to the baby and I did notice that making it come down is not that hard. This, however, could be an issue when the baby is able to stand up on his own. I will have to watch out for...

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alis says "Best buy for a growing child" about Storkcraft Baby Angelina 3-in-1 Crib

alis — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:39:39 GMT

Storkcraft Baby Angelina 3-in-1 Crib

This 3-in-1 crib is best for a growing child. This is a convertible crib and can be transformed into a toddler bed and then into a day bed as the child grows. This has an extra drawer to solve the ever happening storage needs. It is neatly designed with curves and delicate designs. Also has an adjustable mattree support and one hand drop rail. Me and my husband could easily assemble it without much fuss. It is all wood construction and therefore very sturdy. I am very happy with this product!!

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doodlebug674 says "Great portable crib" about Graco Pack 'N Play Portable Playard

doodlebug674 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:14:28 GMT

I had put this on my registry before our son was born and we weren't honestly sure if we would even use one. Boy was I wrong! We have used it for naps, as a place I could safely put our son while I was cleaning or even showering. I would leave the door open and put it right by the bathroom door so I could poke my head out and keep my eyes on him. After opening it and taking it out of the box I quickly found out how easy this thing was for my to open and close so we could store it later when we weren't using it. It also came in very handy when we would visit relatives..again a safe place for our son to nap and to sleep at night. I liked the cushion that it came with and I was able to buy a pack and play sheet for it as well. My son has grown out of it but it is still around for when I babysit. I can defintely say that I have gotten its use out it and then some. Great product to have for a baby then a toddler.

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snakan0 says "Who says this can't be a crib?" about Graco Pack 'N Play Portable Playard

snakan0 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:56:39 GMT

The Graco Pack 'N Play Portable Playard is great because it's collapsable so we can take it with us on vacations. It took a little while to figure out how to collapse it and fit it back into the bag, but after we learned, it is easy enough. It is a little difficult to fit it back into the bag though. It is also convenient as it has a diaper changing table on top that is removable. When you don't have a lot of space, this definitely helps out. You also can't beat the price since you don't have to buy a separate changing table or a separate travel crib and play yard. It's nice that it is soft so you don't have to worry about your baby getting hurt. Even though the mattress isn't washable, I have found little fitted sheets to use, which are definitely handy. The vibrating and light feature don't work anymore, so I don't really have much to comment about those features. It also has wheels to make it easier to move around.

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LoveTypeThing says "Affordable convertible crib looks beautiful and is sturdy" about Delta Canton 4-in-1 Convertible Crib

LoveTypeThing — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:43:47 GMT

My husband and I bought the Delta Canton 4-in-1 Convertible Crib for our first daughter, due in November. We got the crib in the cherry color. This crib was affordable, we only paid $200, yet once we put it together it looked like we had paid at least double what we actually paid. It is very sturdy, and looks beautiful. This crib is low enough to the ground that it does not matter that it doesn't have the drop sides, even though I am only 5 feet tall. This crib was also relatively easy to put together, also. My only complaint on this crib is that it's a little bit easy to scratch; when we were putting it together we accidentally scratched it with one of the tools; fortunately it is not easy to see. The only reason this is a concern for me is that the baby might have an easy time scratching as well. This crib will last us a long time, as we will be able to convert it into a toddler's bed, day bed, and full sized bed.

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