why is it better than a pack n play? But what is the advantage, if any, of getting this over, say, a pack n play with bassinet, which I could keep next to my bed?
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I have had a fantastic experience with our co-sleeper. The only real difference between this and a pack n play is that it's almost the same level of your mattress, and attached, so lifting baby in and out in the middle of the night was so easy. It was a lot easier keeping my boy asleep when I didn't have to sit up and lift him over the edge of a pack n play. It's not essential, either one would work, but I found it very helpful for us. Granted, he still ends up snuggled between us half the time - but it's nice to have a spot to stick him when I want a little room to stretch. My boy's almost a year old, and on the larger end of the scale, and he's still using ours. It's snug though!
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I was also having a hard time deciding between the two. I think I have finally decided on the graco pack n play with bassinet. It is cheaper and can later be used as a playpen/crib when the baby is more than 15 lbs. Also, it folds up and is easy to use for travel, I am not sure the co-sleepers do that.
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This portable crib does not come with a bassinet attachment. What you see in the picture is what you get. I wouldn't recommend this for daily use as a crib as the mattress and support underneath the mattress is very flimsy. It is also a bit smaller than standard pack and plays so the Dream on Me 3" padded mattresses don't fit in here. We use this when grandkids come for a visit (from ages 16 months to 2 years old)- when their stay is relatively short. This is compact though for storage if you don't have a lot of room. To return to your original question, there are many more options for portable cribs that actually have bassinet attachments that might work better. This portable crib does not come with a bassinet attachment. What you see in the picture is what you get. I wouldn't recommend this for daily use as a crib as the mattress and support underneath the mattress is very flimsy. It is also a bit smaller than standard pack and plays so the Dream on Me 3" padded mattresses don't fit in here. We use this when grandkids come for a visit (from ages 16 months to 2 years old)- when their stay is relatively short. This is compact though for storage if you don't have a lot of room. To return to your original question, there are many more options for... » Read More This portable crib does not come with a bassinet attachment. What you see in the picture is what you get. I wouldn't recommend this for daily use as a crib as the mattress and support underneath the mattress is very flimsy. It is also a bit smaller than standard pack and plays so the Dream on Me 3" padded mattresses don't fit in here. We use this when grandkids come for a visit (from ages 16 months to 2 years old)- when their stay is relatively short. This is compact though for storage if you don't have a lot of room. To return to your original question, there are many more options for portable cribs that actually have bassinet attachments that might work better. « Show Less
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I think having two separate ones offers more flexibility down the road if you have the space for both. We ended up getting this as a gift. We loved it the first several months next to the bed, but we ended up borrowing a second normal pack and play for traveling until they were about three.
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Mine came with a bassinet, but I haven't used it. I bought the pack n play to accommodate an 18 month old grandson who was visiting. It was great for that, and I know my daughter has used her pack n play for a crib, but keep in mind that it has only a pad - not a mattress. Sorry I can't be more helpful!
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Dear Carrie,Thank you for your interest in the MamaDoo Kids Smart Mattress Topper and for writing!The Mattress Topper needs to be place on top of the existing "mattress" that came with the pack n play.If you have any other questions, please write again. I will be more than happy to answer.All the best,Jennifer Max
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I also own a bassinet on wheels, it's a normal size as any other bassinet including a storage shelf on the bottom. The Hauck crib is exactly the same length, height, and width of the bassinet so I'm not sure about it fitting in the tent comfortably. If your tent is one with separate rooms then that may work better with this crib, otherwise it may be a little awkward as far as space and room. It's not as wide as the pack n play but it's definitely as long and as tall. If you can find something without the large storage part underneath the actual crib then I think that would work better, I'm thinking almost like a Moses basket to fit the 9 month old. I also own a bassinet on wheels, it's a normal size as any other bassinet including a storage shelf on the bottom. The Hauck crib is exactly the same length, height, and width of the bassinet so I'm not sure about it fitting in the tent comfortably. If your tent is one with separate rooms then that may work better with this crib, otherwise it may be a little awkward as far as space and room. It's not as wide as the pack n play but it's definitely as long and as tall. If you can find something without the large storage part underneath the actual crib then I think that would work better, I'm... » Read More I also own a bassinet on wheels, it's a normal size as any other bassinet including a storage shelf on the bottom. The Hauck crib is exactly the same length, height, and width of the bassinet so I'm not sure about it fitting in the tent comfortably. If your tent is one with separate rooms then that may work better with this crib, otherwise it may be a little awkward as far as space and room. It's not as wide as the pack n play but it's definitely as long and as tall. If you can find something without the large storage part underneath the actual crib then I think that would work better, I'm thinking almost like a Moses basket to fit the 9 month old. « Show Less
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I personally did not use a bassinet sheet. I tucked a blanket around the pad. This bassinet has a pad that is detachable. You would definitely be able to place a sheet on it if it was the correct size. I truly love this bassinet. We use it all the time.
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I think this is better than a regular bassinet because it is portable and easy to travel with. This really doesn't have a incline, she lays flat, it is deep which is good and bad. Good because when your child pulls up it is still deep enough, and bad if it is next to your bed will have to get up to get the baby. I hope this helps
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I went with the original because of the size and it can be used as a regular play yard when not in use as a sleeper so it was dual purpose. I didn't see any value in getting the mini. My baby was big and the mini wouldn't have been any bigger than a bassinet which we found to be too small.
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anytime. it is just a portable crib, so safe for baby from birth, but i personally think that babies prefer a smaller space when tiny so I always liked using a portable bassinet when they were really little, like the Brica fold and go travel bassinet.
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I used the Graco Pack and Play next to my bed. I used it for both of my kids until they turned 6-8 months and moved to a crib. After that we used it when we traveled until my kids were two. It was probably the most used baby item I purchased! I loved that I could easily move it from room to room depending where I needed baby to sleep! I actually wanted to arms reach but I am sooo glad I got a pack n play!
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I found that the mattress pad it comes with is a bit wider than an average bassinet pad. Its also quite thin, so I generally put it on soft surfaces when he's in it. It comes with a fitted sheet.
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It depends. You need to get one on the smaller size. If you get a regular bassinet sheet, you may have to tuck it underneath and sometimes it bunches up, especially if the baby moves around. I picked out some small sheets and pull them tight so that they stay. I think if I were to do this again, I'd look into a different bassinet. I'd find one that at least had sheets to go with it, because this one does not.
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I liked using the napper outside of the pack n play and laying it on the sofa or bed as a soft place for baby to lay down on. I like the shade on it too to keep the light out of it's eyes. We did not use it as an overnight sleeper, because we were not sure it was good for the baby to not be on firm bedding, so we did not take the chance. The higher sleeping area is where he first slept. The baby will not sleep overnight anyways.
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I used mine with a separate mattress. I think you could use it directly on the pack n play, but it may not fit snugly.
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The mattress pad for the bassinet is very thin, which is fine for a newborn. We never used the bassinet attached to the bed, instead we kept all four sides up and used it as a traditional bassinet just right next to the bed. I was always afraid I would toss some covers on my baby while I slept ( I get really hot and restless in the southern summer nigths down here). We also liked keeping it unattached from our bed so we could roll it around the house and use it for naps when he was a newborn. That way I could do laundry and he could be napping nearby.