Has anyone used the DaVinci Kalani Crib as a co-sleeper (nestled up next to their own bed like a sidecar)? Does it work well in that capacity?
879739
Yes it works until unless ur mattress is of standard size by height. My mattress is little bit high than the usual mattress . But it does work and its a beautiful crib. Go for it I am using for my month old son.
203138
I'm a side sleeper as well and have been quite comfortable. With a really good padded mattress cover I think you'll enjoy a good nights' rest on your side, back or stomach.
2037846
It fits pretty well with our DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 crib. I don't think there is any sizing problem. Maybe good to also check your crib.
572977
I suppose it could be used as a cosleeper, but it's soft all around (i.e. you can't pick it up with baby in it, the bottom would likely collapse), and the sides would squish in if you were sleeping next to it and happened to press against it (which would make it smaller).
2042677
Yes, I usually sleep on my side and it is comfortable enough. Now, I only use this one or two nights a week so I can't speak for using this as a main bed.
2132635
I have, but it's kind of heavy for me. I'll usually lay in bed, position it on my lower back and press against the bed. It works much better when you have help.
836923
I am in the process of installing it so we have yet to sleep in it. The Murphy bed accommodates only an inner-spring mattress (no box springs) and no comfy pillow top. Just a plain vanilla inner-spring mattress. So I do not anticipate that I would want to use it as my primary bed. However, if you are young and hardy and have no other choice then it could work. I expect it to be more comfortable than a futon bed and about as comfortable as a good convertible sofa bed. In fact, had I purchased a convertible sofa bed for the man-cave instead of a regular sofa, then I would not be assembling the Murphy bed. I am in the process of installing it so we have yet to sleep in it. The Murphy bed accommodates only an inner-spring mattress (no box springs) and no comfy pillow top. Just a plain vanilla inner-spring mattress. So I do not anticipate that I would want to use it as my primary bed. However, if you are young and hardy and have no other choice then it could work. I expect it to be more comfortable than a futon bed and about as comfortable as a good convertible sofa bed. In fact, had I purchased a convertible sofa bed for the man-cave instead of a regular sofa, then I would not be assembling... » Read More I am in the process of installing it so we have yet to sleep in it. The Murphy bed accommodates only an inner-spring mattress (no box springs) and no comfy pillow top. Just a plain vanilla inner-spring mattress. So I do not anticipate that I would want to use it as my primary bed. However, if you are young and hardy and have no other choice then it could work. I expect it to be more comfortable than a futon bed and about as comfortable as a good convertible sofa bed. In fact, had I purchased a convertible sofa bed for the man-cave instead of a regular sofa, then I would not be assembling the Murphy bed. « Show Less
1200957
It looks like the same one we used which was probably a 2012 or 13. We loved it and the baby slept extremely well for about 5 1/2 months on it. We actually put it a top of our co-sleeper which was right next to my side of bed/mattress. Our little one was actually sleeping 8 plus hours straight starting at 2 weeks old. No joke. At first I thought something was wrong with him because he wasn't waking to eat but the Dr said, Let him sleep. If he's hungry or irritated, he will wake." So, who knows if it had anything to do with the lifenest but I will certainly be using it again if we have another. Good luck. It looks like the same one we used which was probably a 2012 or 13. We loved it and the baby slept extremely well for about 5 1/2 months on it. We actually put it a top of our co-sleeper which was right next to my side of bed/mattress. Our little one was actually sleeping 8 plus hours straight starting at 2 weeks old. No joke. At first I thought something was wrong with him because he wasn't waking to eat but the Dr said, Let him sleep. If he's hungry or irritated, he will wake." So, who knows if it had anything to do with the lifenest but I will certainly be using it again if we... » Read More It looks like the same one we used which was probably a 2012 or 13. We loved it and the baby slept extremely well for about 5 1/2 months on it. We actually put it a top of our co-sleeper which was right next to my side of bed/mattress. Our little one was actually sleeping 8 plus hours straight starting at 2 weeks old. No joke. At first I thought something was wrong with him because he wasn't waking to eat but the Dr said, Let him sleep. If he's hungry or irritated, he will wake." So, who knows if it had anything to do with the lifenest but I will certainly be using it again if we have another. Good luck. « Show Less
364508
it comes with a slim mattress that for my purposes works fine, I think it would be a regular crib matress, not a mini. As a daycare provider I love how it folds flat to store, I can "wheel it out flat or open, and yet it is sturdy!
2092780
The side goes down to use the unit as a "co-sleeper". As a bassinet, it's not easy enough that you would want to put the side up and down in the middle of the night with a crying baby; but with the side rail up, it's only 30" high and about 12" deep to the mattress, so it's much easier to get your baby out than from a full size crib.
700380
I think it does a good job for sleeping on ones side. My wife sleeps on her side nightly and has not had one issue with it.
1229254
I think it works well for side sleepers as well as back sleepers. My interest in this mattress was its support for people with back issues (my daughter and son-in-law) and this was recommended for both back and side sleepers with back problems. So far it seems to be great for both of them. Hope this helps.
244830
We have a "mini crib" and we have used it for a little over a year now. We have not had any issues. It's very good quality.
1359963
Yes. I sleep on my side primarily and on my back at other times. It's an amazing mattress.
756012
No problem for me and my family. It sleeps great . We went one step further and put a very thin memory foam cover on top. The guests love it
836924
I am in the process of installing it so we have yet to sleep in it. The Murphy bed accommodates only an inner-spring mattress (no box springs) and no comfy pillow top. Just a plain vanilla inner-spring mattress. So I do not anticipate that I would want to use it as my primary bed. However, if you are young and hardy and have no other choice then it could work. I expect it to be more comfortable than a futon bed and about as comfortable as a good convertible sofa bed. In fact, had I purchased a convertible sofa bed for the man-cave instead of a regular sofa, then I would not be assembling the Murphy bed.
82916
no--I own this and it's a great travel crib, but because you have to bend over pretty far to pick up a little baby out of the crib, it would get tiring very fast. I highly recommend the arms reach mini co sleeper for a bassinet. I used it with my older child and my twins, until each was about 3-4 mos old, then graduated to crib. I LOVE this travel crib, but not for a regular crib/bassinet for newborn.