Are the pads that come with this comfortable enough for a baby to sleep on? Both bassinet and the bottom? When I saw it in the store they seemed hard.
640162
We got this after my daughter outgrew the bassinet, so I can't say on that, but she seems to sleep fine on the bottom pad. It is very firm, but I haven't seen a playard pad that was any softer. They all seem to be about the same.
640163
the pads are too hard for my child to sleep comfortably and unfortunately, they do not make a mattress pad so baby can sleep in the bottom. So its stinks that I cannot use this as a portable crib! I would suggest if you also want to use this as a portable crib, buy something else where they do make softer pads that can be changed out.
640164
No absolutely not. Very poorly designed bassinet. Thin, hard board with gaps and almost zero padding.
2048171
There is already a pad included with the one I bought. Are you talking about extra padding because yours should also have a pad with it. My husband says it comes with a firm, rubber pad,and he just used a pad from a cot we already had. Hope that helps.
317024
There isn't an actual bassinet that comes with it. I may have called it the wrong thing... The mat sits up higher in a netting with support bars underneath. I chose this one without the bassinet feature because little ones outgrow it so quickly that I thought it wasn't worth the extra cost. I have a two month old & I swaddle her using a blanket, wombie, or Velcro swaddler and she does just fine. I also use a small cradle at night upstairs. My little one is over 11 lbs and in the 97th percentile for height. We have room for a crib, but we choose not to use one yet.
1381540
It's not super padded on the head but most of the bassinets I looked at weren't either.I used a yellow foam bath pad on the head area to add softness--the type you use to keep babies from slipping in the bath but I also didn't use this rocker until he was a couple of months old and had head control to move. If you're looking for something for a newborn, I'd recommend the FP Rock n' Play Snugglebunny. It's ideal for newborns and very soft. We used this Portable Rocker after he outgrew the snugglebunny since it's larger with a higher weight limit.
406776
It's definitely for breathability. We sent it back because it was incredibly rough. Even with a sheet over it it was so rough feeling & we would not have our baby sleep on that. If you want cushioning I would go with a quilted mattress pad or a blanket under the sheet. Really anything but this.
1351982
Fairly firm. But way more comfy than the hard bottom of a pack & play. A bit softer than a contoured changing table pad.
968374
There was no sheet that came with the bassinet. Our son lays in the little hammock that you can use over the bottom mattress of the bassinet. My wife did buy a mattress sheet for it, but we have yet to use it because we feel more comfortable placing him in the hammock attachment, due to the fact that we can strap him in for safety. The mattress itself is lined with a thin plastic like they use on baby changing pads. I think this is for ease of cleaning and to keep the pad itself leak proof. We really like our Cuddle N' Care bassinet. Our son lays and sleeps very comfortably in it. It's very well made, easy to assemble and it's surprisingly lightweight which makes it easy to move. There was no sheet that came with the bassinet. Our son lays in the little hammock that you can use over the bottom mattress of the bassinet. My wife did buy a mattress sheet for it, but we have yet to use it because we feel more comfortable placing him in the hammock attachment, due to the fact that we can strap him in for safety. The mattress itself is lined with a thin plastic like they use on baby changing pads. I think this is for ease of cleaning and to keep the pad itself leak proof. We really like our Cuddle N' Care bassinet. Our son lays and sleeps very comfortably in it. It's very... » Read More There was no sheet that came with the bassinet. Our son lays in the little hammock that you can use over the bottom mattress of the bassinet. My wife did buy a mattress sheet for it, but we have yet to use it because we feel more comfortable placing him in the hammock attachment, due to the fact that we can strap him in for safety. The mattress itself is lined with a thin plastic like they use on baby changing pads. I think this is for ease of cleaning and to keep the pad itself leak proof. We really like our Cuddle N' Care bassinet. Our son lays and sleeps very comfortably in it. It's very well made, easy to assemble and it's surprisingly lightweight which makes it easy to move. « Show Less
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Yes, I think it is a bit too firm for my baby, too. Agreed--firm is necessary for safety--but we have found she seems to sleep more soundly on the (toxic chemical-infused, not-at-all-green) crib mattresses at each of our parents' houses, and those are both much softer. Any ideas for softening it up?
1677211
It is safe and comfortable for the baby to sleep on the bottom. I'm 5' tall and I just had a bit of a problem reaching the bottom...not much, but a little. My back is in pretty good shape so it didn't hurt my back, that will depend on you. Sorry I can't be more specific. Hope you love the pack n play!
1668515
Im perfectly content with the 6" mattress myself. Many a nights it is slept on actually. So I guess if you want it extra chushy then maybe get the pad too, but I think the mattress is very comfortable.
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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:Ikko Bassinet Pad- Small, White 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... » Read More 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:Ikko Bassinet Pad- Small, White « Show Less
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I use a different mattress with a bassinet sheet. The original mattress is a super thin pad. Just a little thicker than a changing pad that comes with a diaper bag. I don't think they make sheets small enough to fit the original pad. The new mattress fits perfectly and I love this bassinet!
1414912
No, it comes with a pad that also serves as the carrying containter. It is hard on one side and soft on the other. It has about an inch of padding. My baby slept on it just fine when we went out of town last weekend. I hope this helps.
271183
I bought the suggested mattress below and the fitted sheet. Then I just swaddle him in the bassinet . Works well. Love all 3 items I bought off here
700561
I would recommend this mattress. We got this for our \7 month old who was having trouble sleeping in her crib. We noticed that she fell asleep on our bed very quickly, but not in her crib. We figured that the mattress we had was not comfortable for her. It is an older mattress. We purchased this mattress for ability to have something more comfortable now and into the future. I did notice a slight difference in the two sides. We put the infant side up for our little one. She fell asleep the first night no problem. It seemed to make a big difference.
505744
The mattress pad is fine - thin but comfortable. My baby slept on it every night for the first 2 months and was always comfortable.
395161
I use it as a changing pad. It is stiffer, but I think it would bunch up if your child try's to sleep on it and moves a lot like my daughter does. It works great as a take along changing pad! I got the froggy design so the baby also likes looking at it when they get older;)