I am still debating between this one and the "Dream On Me 3" Foam Graco Pack 'n Play Mattress". Which one is better for a newborn? Too many choices!
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My grand baby is not here yet, although I have raised 4 kids and the firmness of the mattress seems appropriate to me for a newborn and older child. In reading reviews for the foam mattress I thought there were too many comments about the foam one being hard like the pack and play bottom. I was trying to provide something more comfortable than this while remaining safe.
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This one is great. Nice and thick and will last through the 2 years that the play and pack will hold my grand baby.
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You will want something supportive for an older baby too. A newborn can sleep on anything that isn't too soft. Really, your baby won't care too much until he's older so it depends on your use( everyday, grandma's, etc. )
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I had this mattress for 2yrs & it worked great until I became pregnant. Then the mattress felt too soft & not enough support. My body changed permanently after birth so I had to buy the tempurpedic (the firmest model) which is much more comfortable & therefore worth the price. Guess it just depends on how much support you need.
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I was not happy with the thin mattress the bassinet came with, so I ordered this one & used wonderfully soft Carter's bassinet sheets. The mattress is AMAZING - firm, custom stiched, and great quality. My little one slept like a dream on it and I even used it as a changing table when I had it wheeled out into the living room. I see others have complained about the outer fabric on the bassinet (the curtains) but I found it durable and very easy to clean. Transitioned my son into his crib around 5 month and gave this lovely bassinet to my friend who just had a baby. But, I really do recommend getting a different mattress. Here is the one I used: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UGB6YU/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I would agree with trying different brands as every baby is different. But these and grovia shells with soaker pads are my favourite. My baby is quite slim around the hips and thighs so these are the slimest fits out there. In the first few months you can go through a lot of nappies every day. I reckon if you can get 2 uses out of each shell with changing the inserts, you should look at a least 16 shells and 32 inserts to start. The mistake I made with cloth diapering is that I bought a lot of brands on recommendations but unfortunately some did not suit my baby. Take it easy and build your stash slowly over a few months. I would agree with trying different brands as every baby is different. But these and grovia shells with soaker pads are my favourite. My baby is quite slim around the hips and thighs so these are the slimest fits out there. In the first few months you can go through a lot of nappies every day. I reckon if you can get 2 uses out of each shell with changing the inserts, you should look at a least 16 shells and 32 inserts to start. The mistake I made with cloth diapering is that I bought a lot of brands on recommendations but unfortunately some did not suit my baby. Take it easy and build your... » Read More I would agree with trying different brands as every baby is different. But these and grovia shells with soaker pads are my favourite. My baby is quite slim around the hips and thighs so these are the slimest fits out there. In the first few months you can go through a lot of nappies every day. I reckon if you can get 2 uses out of each shell with changing the inserts, you should look at a least 16 shells and 32 inserts to start. The mistake I made with cloth diapering is that I bought a lot of brands on recommendations but unfortunately some did not suit my baby. Take it easy and build your stash slowly over a few months. « Show Less
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God love you. Same thing happened to me. I bought the 11" memory foam. Only one person mentioned that the mattress was very firm and that was unfortunately after I purchased it. Damn thing kept getting harder, and I kept buying more foam toppers for comfort. Fortunately, my mom needed a new mattress and she has to have very firm. I gave her the hard 11" and ordered an 8" pressure relief memory foam and I love it. Feels so good to sleep on my side and not wake up hurting! So forget trying to "fix" that hard mattress and just get another one. You will quickly forget about the money you threw away! God love you. Same thing happened to me. I bought the 11" memory foam. Only one person mentioned that the mattress was very firm and that was unfortunately after I purchased it. Damn thing kept getting harder, and I kept buying more foam toppers for comfort. Fortunately, my mom needed a new mattress and she has to have very firm. I gave her the hard 11" and ordered an 8" pressure relief memory foam and I love it. Feels so good to sleep on my side and not wake up hurting! So forget trying to "fix" that hard mattress and just get another one. You will quickly forget... » Read More God love you. Same thing happened to me. I bought the 11" memory foam. Only one person mentioned that the mattress was very firm and that was unfortunately after I purchased it. Damn thing kept getting harder, and I kept buying more foam toppers for comfort. Fortunately, my mom needed a new mattress and she has to have very firm. I gave her the hard 11" and ordered an 8" pressure relief memory foam and I love it. Feels so good to sleep on my side and not wake up hurting! So forget trying to "fix" that hard mattress and just get another one. You will quickly forget about the money you threw away! « Show Less
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I just bought the bassinet mattress recommended to go with it and it fits great. The naturepedic I've heard is quite big.
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Zarett, what did you end up doing about the mattress? I went ahead and purchased this mattress and really don't feel safe about how it fits the bassinet. I'm thinking on ordering a custom made mattress from Naturepedic instead. Thanks!
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Purchase the 3 inch mattress from Dream on Me Your baby will love it, its firm and a good thicknessAll the others that are 1 to 2 inches give no support
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There is a pack n play Graco mattress if I am not wrong. I bought mine which fits the Pack n Play quite well from Amazon. I can't remember the brand, look under Graco Pack n Play what other related things people have bought and you should be able to find a variety of accessories that fit Graco Pack and Play
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Hi, we are adopting and need a travel crib for the new born baby until we can fly home. Do you think this would be a good option. We do not want to use the hotel one due to germs and want something clean and safe for the newborn. Thoughts?
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I have only used this bed for a child old enough to be in a toddler bed. For younger kids, I recommend a pac n' play. They are made with a firmer mattress that are okay for small babies to sleep on. I would worry about a really small baby getting his face up against the bumper and not being able to breath well.
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Personally I feel that the Dream On Me Evenflo Baby Suite Selection 300 Foam Mattress with Square Corner (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009RPH72I/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) is a better fit, even though its not as firm. As another reviewer mentioned, the mattress is a bit narrower than the Evenflo Portable Baby Suite, there are some noticeable gaps, not HUGE gaps, but definitely doesn't fit as snug as the other mattress I mentioned.
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Hi There,I would go straight for the larger pillow. Best pillow ive ever brought. My son drinks his milk and watches tv on it. Getting infant one will be a waste of money as they grow so fast.
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I would suggest sticking with a spring mattress if you are concerned about weight/sagging. If you notice the store floor models of the solid "memoryfoams" they all have a bit of a sink from people just testing them --- I went with a combo model - individually wrapped coils/springs with only the outer layer memory foam. for us it was much better and breathes more cooler.
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I have given one to each of my now 10 grandchildren, and they have become the favorite thing to sleep on. ... Some have been stomach sleepers, some back sleepers, and there have been no problems. If you're a bit worried, I'd just wait til baby was 6-mo or so.
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Probably soybean is little better ( just 5%) soybean.. It still has the same problem: baby sinking in the middle of mattress.. And this mattress not gonna stay for 2 years.. So u need to buy another one.. So instead of buying 2-3 times mattresses.. It's better to buy one in babies r us for 250 plus insurance and this mattress will be ok even for next baby! Believe me price matters;)
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I used both. I didn't move the bed around too much, and having both seemed better for the baby. The one that comes is really thin and hard, with some padding. I felt the mattress that came with the travel lite crib supported this mattress better than not using it.