I'm expecting in May and moving to a new house in July. My babies are often big (both over 9 lbs). Will I be able to use this as a nightly bassinet
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Yes. The bassinet can handle a baby thats over 9lbs. Even without the bassinet the crib mode is just as nice. This pack and play is very good quality. I still use it with my 20 month for trips. It can definatly take a beating. One more thing... The mobile that comes with it is a little on the boring side but everything else is very useful.
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Yes, absolutely. It is even a little higher, so you don't have to bend as far to pick the baby up when you are recovering.
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My wife and I would say no (but you could get differing responses). It's not a good substitute for a bassinet because a bassinet is meant to mimic closeness to mom/parent and at the same height as their bed. The Travel Crib is great as a substitute for a real crib and it packs up quite nicely. I am currently responding to you on vacation with my wife and 5.5 month LO in Playa Del Carmen Mexico and she is sleeping soundly in it right now!
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I think that yes, as long as the baby is not too heavy ;)It is very easy to lift the bassinet.
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Hello Melissa, This is one of my best buys and highly recommend it for a changing table or an attachable bassinet to the new parents bed. I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed with this purchase... I hope this helps. Congratulations!!! Kindest Regards, Bella Imbriale
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I love this bassinet. Our bed is high (box spring and 12" mattress), so it is at a perfect height to reach in and grab baby at night. But, to be honest, I've mostly just been sleeping with my baby next to me in bed. Babies and moms sleep SO much better this way because the baby feels safe and warm next to mom and can easily breastfeed. This basinet is great for those times when co-sleeping isn't safe like if my husband or I have been drinking or have taken sleep-inducing medication.
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Yes. Never use extra mattress in bassinet mode and only use it in stage 2 and 3.
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Absolutely. When you change from bassinet to toddler seat it works the same way because it is the same seat. Very convenient. It's a great feature and a good stroller.
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Absolutely! The bassinet portion detaches from the base and is curved on the bottom so when you set it on the floor you can rock your little one. When we used ours for overnight sleeping we did take the hood off, but it works fine with it on too. There are also cloth straps that tuck into zippers on the outsides of the bassinet so once you take baby out you can pick it up easily.
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You can slide the baby in and out to nurse if you have it set up that way (as per included instructions). I have it set up as a bassinette at the moment.
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No, a bassinet mattress won't fit in it. For safety, I wouldn't recommend using anything else other than the pad that comes with it. My grandson is 5 months old now and still sleeps through the night in it. I haven't measured the pad but I think the size is on the web site
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Yes, if you have the Fisher Price Loving Family House, the measurement of the inside of the bassinet where the baby lays is about 2 1/2 long and 1 3/4" . Hope this helps you.
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I used the mattress in an antique bassinet that was in the family. It fir just fine for that. I would be concerned about the fit if the baby was old enough to roll around, for a new born it worked fine. Hope this helps.
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They don't so much specify height over weight. They say 25lbs is the limit to the bassinet. Therefore, unless you have a large baby, it should last quite a few months. My baby is 2 months and is only 10lbs (which is extremely average) so it should last about 5 months or so.
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We used ours until our daughter was actively rolling around. At 5 months she would sometimes get 'wedged' or 'cross-ways' in the bassinet while trying to turn on her back in a circle. Typically though if she was tired and ready to be asleep it wasn't an issue. However, once your baby starts rolling, I'd highly recommend discontinuing the bassinet. For that reason, I'd also never use it on an elevated or uneven surface. Our daughter never came close to tipping it, but certainly if left unattended she may be able to get it over. She's now 7 months and 17.5 pounds.
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i didn't use a bassinet, i used a maxi cosi car seat and it worked great till 10 months when she was too long. i felt it kept her more supported than a bassinet.
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Kasha, I'm sorry for my delayed replied had been out of town for a while....to answer your question the answer is absolutely yes, this will make a perfect side bed for the first 3 months. once the baby begins to roll over his/her back it is not as it may roll and fall out of it. This item comes along with a bassinet that goes on top which is what is just perfect as a side bed so you wont have to lean down in order to check on your baby at night as you are in your bed, just turn around and simply look at your baby almost at your same bed level (depending on what bed and mattress you have), hope this works for you! Regards, Grace. Kasha, I'm sorry for my delayed replied had been out of town for a while....to answer your question the answer is absolutely yes, this will make a perfect side bed for the first 3 months. once the baby begins to roll over his/her back it is not as it may roll and fall out of it. This item comes along with a bassinet that goes on top which is what is just perfect as a side bed so you wont have to lean down in order to check on your baby at night as you are in your bed, just turn around and simply look at your baby almost at your same bed level (depending on what bed and mattress you have),... » Read More Kasha, I'm sorry for my delayed replied had been out of town for a while....to answer your question the answer is absolutely yes, this will make a perfect side bed for the first 3 months. once the baby begins to roll over his/her back it is not as it may roll and fall out of it. This item comes along with a bassinet that goes on top which is what is just perfect as a side bed so you wont have to lean down in order to check on your baby at night as you are in your bed, just turn around and simply look at your baby almost at your same bed level (depending on what bed and mattress you have), hope this works for you! Regards, Grace. « Show Less
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Yes, I'd say this item is essentially a bassinet. We use this as a bassinet at night and for occasional naps during the day. The bed is not heavy so it's easy to move around your home if needed. We don't have the matching bouncer but find this works well on its own. Our baby is three months old and in the 90th percentile for height but it looks like this will fit her for while. Bottom line, if you love the design I'd go for it. I think our baby would probably sleep just as well in something cheaper, but I'm glad to have something neutral and simple around.