20 Best Ftm Pack And Play (2023 Updated)

I wanted to LOVE this item the versatility idea is AMAZING! My 3 yr old loves the cot. HOWEVER, it specifically states that everything is compactable leaving me to believe it could all somehow fit into 1 unit size.

So you have the pack n play itself that compacts and rolls up with the mattress. But then you have the cot, and the cot again love it but I WISH it had more like I feel like the designer stopped short.

I would have LOVED to be able to get a second mattress for this item for 2 reasons and not have to spend an additional 21$ on top of the 329. 99$ price point. I also would have LOVED to see some sort of clip to hold the cot closed when not in use so it can’t essentially just open as you are attempting to carry it or be able to ALSO wrap it in a mattress.

These are my biggest issues with this product. The smaller details like the bassinet and the changing station I basically need a bigger accessory bag or you have no real way of storing any of this stuff and it’s just exposed to the elements of every day living.

I will say I love the option to be able to disconnect the bassinet and it vibrates and can stand up essentially anywhere. I do with there was a bit more of a netting on the storage compartment or shelves or something as it kind of reminds me of a compact car set up with 2 cup holders and a tiny little center console.

I also worry about storing the side storage because it doesn’t seem as though the clips come off once installed and that concerns me that while being stored they could break and then given the parts crisis everyone is having right now I will be out of any storage with this item.

I do also love the fact that this pack and play with the travel bassinet and the 2 newborn accessories it is set for a bit taller than a typical pack and play so you do not have to slouch over to change the baby.

Over all I am content with my purchase for my kids. But there are a few things that really should be reevaluated for this product.

I honestly don’t understand how this pack n play is not more popular – it is GREAT. I’m a first time parent, and I’m so glad I picked this. Baby is now 5 months old and I’ve used every feature. The changing table – great, sturdy, easy to clean and access, as well as the side caddy (I’ve put SO MUCH STUFF in there!).

Super helpful for night changes. The bassinet setting – excellent. I had an unplanned csection and was able to pick up and lay down the baby easily. Once she reached the weight limit I set it down to the base level.

Still good, no issues, as she can be laid down awake for sleep. But my favorite feature is the rocker/recliner. The canopy we could not figure out how to put on correctly, but we’ve been using it indoors, so doesn’t much matter.

This seat is lightweight and easy to carry while also carrying the baby to wherever you need to use it (while using the bathroom, showering, folding laundry, cooking, eating, etc. ) especially once baby is a little more alert and it isn’t safe to leave them on a floor/activity mat while doing something else, or you have a two story home and don’t want to reset the floppy/large mat, or you have pets and can’t leave the baby unattended at all, even to go #1.

I also love the different sit/laying settings, that it can be set to rock (or not), it has vibration, and can be used for a toddler. My one gripe with this pack n play is that the mattress is an odd size – the fitted sheets will fit but need to stretch it over the mattress while the its laid flat on something or it be buckled and the sheet wont be as flat as it should be, but it can be done.

I saw this in a store while pregnant and researched it and knew it was what I wanted when having my second child. We travel a lot and I knew I’d need something that I could use for both kids. I wish I would’ve done more research before buying.

This is advertised as being able to use for two kids at once. The only way this is possible is if you’re using the vibrating seat for your baby, which it has a warning on it to not use as a place for baby to sleep.

You cannot use the play yard and the bassinet/cot at the same time since there is only one mattress pad and both require the mattress pad for use. Babies don’t stay small that long to use the vibrating seat anyways, so being able to use both the play yard and cot for sleeping was what I needed.

The whole thing is not easy to transport. The play yard alone is easy as it can be packed up like most pack n plays and has a case. Everything else though, that has to be carried separately. There’s no case for the bassinet/cot, changer, vibrating seat, and storage organizer.

It’s listed as being easy to transport, which is only half true. I will say the height is nice, especially for c-section moms because you don’t have to bend as far when using the raised bassinet. I do use all the features of this pack n play set, but I’m disappointed that I can’t use it for the reasons I bought it for.

It’s very expensive and doesn’t live up to its advertisements. Had I done more thorough research, I would’ve just bought two separate pack n plays for my two kids.

The play yard part is the usual reliable Graco pack-n-play. Easy to set up, easy to pack. But I wanted the bassinet part that stood up from the floor for travel while baby was still very small so I wouldn’t have to bring the whole pack n play and for a smaller cozier space.

However bassinet part is definitely a pain to take apart and set up again. Also REALLY wish the handle could be dropped out of the way to make it easier to lift baby in and out. (Also I see Graco has a travel day to dream bassinet now, sigh…although I did want the higher height so baby wasn’t on the floor at my parents house…basically you can’t have it all!) However, the bassinet part ended up being super useful due to having a c-section.

Two story house so changing station on the first floor was also a life saver for my abdominals not just a convenience, but the bassinet when in the pack n play is a pretty high napping space, great for not being able to bend much.

Although after the first few days, once I could bend a bit more, we had it free standing next to the couch so the pack n play itself (since it’s much bulkier) could be tucked more out of the way. My 2.

5 month old is now 24 inches and kicking up against the ends, which has me a bit sad as I feel like he likes the sleeping surface of the bassinet better than the newborn height of the play yard mattress (it sways) but still it was definitely worth it for the first month at home recovering if nothing else.

I’m so glad we purchased this particular pack’n play. We live in a city apartment and really didn’t want to buy tons and tons of large baby gear (limited storage), so we decided to use this as our daughter’s main crib and bassinet.

We agreed we’d try it out and if she didn’t like it, we’d get a traditional crib. This has worked out so well for us! Not having to buy a separate bassinet was so helpful, after all they’re not in them for long.

Overall this whole thing is easy to assemble if you thoroughly read the instructions, which for the main crib are also included on the floor where the mattress goes. Very easy to pack both up for out of town trips, though taking the changing pad and storage attachment isn’t really an option.

I do wish the bassinet stood a little taller…our bed frame is pretty low and the top of the rim sat at our mattress height. I had an unplanned c-section, and while in the beginning I couldn’t even sit up by myself and my husband had to pick her up for me, I had to stand up to get her out of it even when I recovered.

Once she hit 6 weeks, she didn’t like sleeping in the bassinet. It does tend to wobble when they move a lot and she started to get really strong around that point, so we switched her to the larger crib and she seems to love it.

The wobbling wasn’t an issue until then. We bought Graco sheets for that and I made her sheets for the bassinet to fit really snug. I’d recommend doing SOMETHING for the bassinet, the pad is a fleecy material and was too hot for our baby without a cotton sheet.

The changing attachment is our main changing table and works great for us. Despite a couple annoying things, we’re still very glad we chose this product and it suits our lifestyle so well.

This has the potential to be a great product. The pack and play itself is fine. The changing table is good. My issue is with the bassinet. I loved the idea of a free standing bassinet which is the whole reason I purchased this set, BUT be aware the bassinet mattress pad velcros into the bassinet, does not come with sheets, and there are no sheets that will fit it safely and properly.

My baby spits up a lot—and the only way to fully clean this pad is to put it in the wash on delicate cycle and then let it air dry. Which is a huge hassle and very time consuming to have to do every single day.

If your baby poops or pees through the diaper in the middle of the night, there’d be no way to quickly clean the pad. So we barely use the bassinet now. Graco did not get back to me when I contacted them asking if I could purchase additional mattress pads.

This product would be amazing if Graco either sold additional separate mattress pads so we had extras, or if they made the pad wipeable or create fitted sheets for it.

I had added the room two and twin nursery center to my registry. Both parts were gifted to me and I was beyond excited to receive both pieces as gifts. The room 2 itself was easier to pop up than my last pack n play and I really liked the playpen part.

BUT I HATE the twin divider for the bassinet and the way the changing table attaches. Also there is no place to keep diapers and wipes. The twin divider is so hard to zip on, it makes you want to beat your head against a wall.

It will have to be rezipped anytime you want to wash the sheet. The divider is also flimsy. I love the space the changing table has, but it is very hard to snap on and off, and is not something you want to have to mess with every time you change a diaper.

The fact that there is no place to store diapers or wipes also makes it inconvenient.

We bought this for our twins to sleep in when downstairs. The play yard and the newborn insert we’re both gifted to me. I like packing up one thing and keeping track of one thing when traveling. We used it for a few trips.

The changing table aspect was great as it kept everything in one spot. However, we mostly used it at home and it lacked some things that we needed, like diaper and wipe storage. The newborn attachment also shifts because of the way it attaches, the divider is flimsy (we ended up not using it) and the middle does dip down.

After they are out of the super sleepy newborn phase though this ends up taking up a lot of space, at least for us, because our girls would not play and hangout in it.

purchased this for my 2nd baby and it has been a great purchase for us! It’s the perfect size for our small home, it does not take much space. It has two wheels which helps to move it from location. The padding is soft yet sturdy (it is a little heavy too).

My son (8 months) uses this daily, and big sister (3 yrs) joins in on the fun as well. He’s not a crawler yet but sits up great and moves around a lot so it’s great to keep him safe for a bit when not on the walker.

If packages great and take it to grandmas when he’s over there!.

Life with twin toddlers and a preschooler can be a lot of fun, but it can also be very stressful at times as a Stay at Home Mama. There are many times when I need to cook or do an activity like weeding our garden where I’m not able to keep my eyes on them while completing the task.

The trouble they can get into with their teamwork and the speed with which it can happen has made me change plans until I have someone to help me on more than one occasion. Sometimes it’s a simple kitchen mess like spilling a dinner ingredient all over the floor and then touching everything, but other times it’s scaling the cabinets and pulling all the knives from the knife block while I’m draining pasta at the sink.

Thanks to the Graco Litetraveler, I have added peace of mind. It’s very easy to open/set up and take down so I’m not focusing on that while they’re making mischief. It also folds down small enough I can tuck it aside for quick access.

The large size when it’s open makes it excellent for keeping both twins (and also the preschooler when he chooses to be) in there with plenty of room to spare. We added some balls to make it more of a shallow ball pit which allows me to get a meal made without worrying about them turning the knobs on our gas stove or touching the open oven door.

I also used it in our front yard while I was weeding the garden so I didn’t have to worry about them running towards the road. One of my favorite features is the high sides! While they may try at kick their legs up, the walls are high enough to keep them from climbing out.

They’re about 34” tall at 2 years old and have been able to launch themselves out of a standard pack and play for several months now. If I could make any changes at all, I think I’d like the bottom to be made of a slightly padded/quilted material since it’a sitting directly on the floor.

It’s okay because we use it on my hardwood floors most of the time but if we take it to my in-laws, they have tile floors so I worry about someone bumping their head. I really want to say thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this playard.

I probably wouldn’t have thought to try a playard for solving this issue given their age, but it’s been the perfect solution to containing twin toddlers.

The Graco Pack ‘n Play LiteTraveler Playard has the easiest, and quickest setup I have ever witnessed in a playard. Even with my wiggly toddler I am able to get the playard out of the zippered storage bag and set it up with one hand, and when playtime is over it is so easy to close it with just a quick squeeze to the release and a pull to the middle.

I love the breathable mesh sides so I am able to see inside the large playard easily. My daughter can be a little messy at times, and of course she has had a few spills while playing inside the playard.

This was one of the best features I definitely have to mention, the ease of washing! It is so easy to unsnap and just pull out the soiled fabric, and just toss it in the washer. After that you just hang it to dry, and I can tell you it does not take very long to dry at all.

After it is dry it just snaps right back on to the frame. The floor of the playard is thick and sturdy also. I love the way my daughter’s eyes light up when she see’s me grab the playard bag, she know playtime is about to commence.

The yard was a little damp outside when we set it up, but did not leak through and kept her and her toys dry. The Graco Pack ‘n Play LiteTraveler Playard is very light to carry in the handled storage bag, and it is not bulky and will fit nicely in your vehicle’s trunk, or backseat.

This is my 3rd child, so I have had several other playards, and I absolutely loved the ease of setup and putting away the most, the easiest I have ever used in a playard overall. I really can’t say a bad thing about the product, I’ve had nothing but positive results with every aspect.

I would definitely recommend the Graco Pack ‘n Play LiteTraveler to any parent or caregiver who needs a lightweight, yet very sturdy and easy to care for playard. I definitely want to say thank you to The Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this playard to try out.

I was super excited to receive this product to try through the stellar product testing panel. I have used other playyards with my two kids, and I was excited to try something a bit nicer looking, with Super breathable layers.

A few of the things I loved about this uppababy play yard was the infant insert was stored in the carrying case. Other brands do not have this feature, and I loved that it all fit into one bag. The finishes, colors, and aesthetics of this play yard were pretty and blended in well with our home.

The breathability and higher standards of the mattress and insert were nice, and it was a nice surprise to come with a sheet. The truly one hand one step setup is great. The problems with this play yard unfortunately outnumbered the good things.

The carrying case was flimsy, and the carrying handles were uncomfortable when slung over a shoulder. This play yard is heavier than others I used, so it shifted on my shoulders when I was carrying it into the place we were staying.

When I went to set it up, the mattress and infant insert were not only not intuitive, it took several times reading through the directions to figure out what went where, what zipped where, and I never did figure out why there was an extra zipper on the outside of the play yard.

When I finally did get it set up, I was not impressed with its sturdiness. The infant insert helped to stabilize it, but the frame was shaky and felt like it could break if it bumped into something wrong.

The soft bumper along the top appears wrinkly and isn’t taught, so it looks a bit sloppy. The zippered entrance was nice, but my toddler wasn’t interested In crawling in by himself. The sheet on the mattress was already pretty taught, but there were a lot of extra Velcro straps to thread through the sheet to get it just a bit tighter.

However, it was pretty complicated so I just tucked them under the mattress. I need a play yard that is effortless and easy to set up when we’re arriving at a destination around bedtime, and unfortunately this play yard did not fit the bill.

The UPPAbaby Remi is a gorgeous, high-end playard which must be the easiest I’ve ever had the pleasure to set up and take down. It has a lovely aesthetic–I have the gray melange and it is a beautiful fabric which will match any decor.

It has a bassinet attachment that just zips right in, no unwieldy metal sticks flopping about, and best of all, the mattress is WASHABLE, so when your little is constantly spitting up or has that blowout of all blowouts, you don’t have to fret about whether you can salvage it!! I also appreciate that it is Greenguard Gold Certified, which makes me feel better about owning the product.

The playard is light, a breeze to open and close, and a great size–even my giant 3 year old can fit in it comfortably. The carrying bag has a spot for the bassinet attachment, which makes putting the playard away easy and it feels very well organized.

I also love that there will be accessories to add, such as a changing table, diaper organizer, and canopy, which will make this a mainstay of my main floor while the baby is in diapers. While it is an amazing product, I wish the fabric didn’t get so wrinkled in storage, though it’s a minor issue.

I also had a little difficulty with getting the bassinet to zip on as the zipper itself was very stiff. I also don’t have much use for the zipper window at the bottom, but I can see it being useful for children who need the extra comfort of a parent’s hand, or whose caretaker can’t easily get them in and out of the playard.

Lastly, while I am psyched that the mattress is washable, I wish there was a cover available for the mattress when in bassinet mode so that I didn’t have to worry about washing it so frequently–spit up happens and often! Thankfully it looks like a waterproof cover will be sold for the full mattress.

The price is a little high for not including all the available add-ons, but UPPAbaby means quality (and amazing customer service!), and you get what you pay for. Thank you so much to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this playard.

I was provided the UPPAbaby Remi playard by the Stellar Panel in exchange for my honest and thoughtful review. I have two kids (4 and 1) and we travel frequently, so I have my fair share of experience with travel cribs and playards.

Let me tell you, the REMI is a step above anything I’ve used in the past. Here are my thoughts: Pros: – SUPER intuitive to set up and take down (you literally just push a button down to set up and pull a handle to take it down – that’s it!) – The mattress is super breathable and WASHABLE (not just the sheet, the actual mattress) – Comes with a super-soft organic cotton sheet that my son seemed very comfortable sleeping on.

It has held up well in the wash so far – One of the side panels unzips to allow easy access to the baby (or in our case, to allow big sister to crawl in and play with/steal her little brother’s toys when I’m using it as a playard) – The see-through mesh on the sides makes it really easy to set up a video baby monitor when traveling (this might seem small, but the amount of times I’ve struggled to find the right angle for the monitor while traveling with other travel cribs is not small) – Compact fold, despite being roughly the same size as similar travel cribs, it folds up marginally smaller and is significantly lighter – Beautiful finishes: the fabric is high quality and a beautiful color and the leather handle and labels are a nice touch – I like that it is Greenguard Gold certified, keeping my kids sleep and play environments as healthy as possible – It comes with a bassinet attachment that is very easy to install/uninstall once the playard is set-up.

My son had outgrown this feature by the time we received the REMI, but I can see us using this in the future. I love how the attachment easy packs into the carrying case for travel (and can be removed once no longer needed) Cons: – The carrying bag seems a bit flimsy and I wonder how long it will hold up when we inevitably check it as luggage for airline travel – This playard is definitely more expensive than a traditional playard/travel crib, but the beautiful design, ease of use, and quality features warrant paying the premium, in my opinion I didn’t think the perfect playard/travel crib existed.

I’ve tried so many over the years. The REMI is about as close to perfect as I’ve seen. If you’re looking for a beautiful, functional, safe, environmentally conscious playard, look no further than REMI.

The assembly instructions with this are dizzying. I’ve assembled a lot of baby stuff and plenty of tents and other types of things from scratch and this was awful. Nothing was marked. Instructions were confusing.

Despite the product being on the heavier side, it didn’t seem super stable. I never could figure out the infant seat but honestly after reading all the warnings for the infant seat it didn’t seem that safe to use and just put it in the box in the closet.

Probably would have returned if it wasn’t 40% off. Luckily we just wanted a place for our son to be in our basement living room when we were watching tv that was off the floor away from our dogs. Given its weight it’s not super portable and will probably eventually buy a lighter one for when we do resume travel with our infant.

The pros are definitely the changing table attachment which was confusing to assemble but easy to attach and remove for daily use but again would’ve been a huge travel pain. This is a decent option if you just want a safe place to put your child in your home but not necessarily travel with.

I spend a lot of time behind the screen reading reviews, watching videos, looking for complaints – anything that helps me pick the right product for me. In the end I purchased the and we are very happy that I did! Assembly wasn’t terribly difficult, though the directions weren’t the most clear, but I was able to figure it out knowing what the end product is supposed to look like.

Since this has a changing table we kept it in the living room so we didn’t always have to run to the nursery to change. The changing table is rigid and very easy to clean – great for newborns! Prior to purchasing I read some reviews that stated it did not lay flat, but was unlevel where the baby is always on the verge of rolling.

I did not have this problem with mine. I believe if it is installed correctly it should be level as mine was. There is a storage accessory that attaches to one end of the pack n play and we used that to store diapers, creams/powders, wipes, and toys that would keep our infants attention so their hands didn’t go wandering into a mess.

It was very convenient having everything right at our fingertips during a change on a pack n play! The bouncer works great with a gentle vibration option that our baby loved. The ability to set the infants bed higher in the pack n play was a back saver as well! I’m 6’4, so it was great not having to reach all the way to the bottom to set down/pick up our infant.

Tearing down and putting up takes about a minute and couldn’t be easier. Everything (aside from the bouncer, changing table, and storage accessory) easily fit into the transport bag.

This is the pack and play I used for both of my kids. I love Graco products! Their strollers, car seats, pack and plays and baby gates are all great quality and easy to use. This pack and play in particular is great for babies up to 1 year.

The floor mat can be raised up or dropped down, to accommodate newborns or older babies/toddlers. The changing table is removable, it can only hold to a certain eight, so when baby is older it’s of no use.

But it was very handy the first 3-4 months for me. The mobile is also removable and more catered to newborns to a few months old. This pack and play is easy to open or fold up and tuck away. It comes with a carry bag and all pieces will fit into it, except for the changing table.

This is easy to clean, mainly spot wash and lasts.

The Lullaby Zip All-in-One Portable Playard is a very nice product. This is the second Playard we have owned. We used a Pack and Play with bassinet and changing table with our first two kiddos, so it was very easy to compare the Playards and accessories from our previous experience.

The main Lullaby Zip Playard was very easy to assemble. The side rails quickly locked into place and there was no struggling with rails or the bottom legs, which wasn’t our experience with our old equipment.

I also love that everything zips off to be washed. This is a wonderful feature that other playards have not had. The mattress fits the bassinet well when used in that position, which is also another plus in comparison to other playards.

The bag for diapers and other items is huge and easily accessed when using the changer. I also like that the changer can detach and store on the side of the playard when not in use. Again, this feature was not available in other models we’ve used, which made the functionality of the bassinet nonexistent.

The playard seems large, and the bag is almost double the size of the pack and play bag. I’m concerned that this will make it more cumbersome to travel with. I will again refer to the fact that the main playard’s assembly was a lot easier than others, which may help to offset the size.

However, if space is an issue when traveling, the size may be something to consider. Lastly, the playard comes with a mobile that plays various music and sounds. The mobile is nice and has a bendable arm that can be positioned in many ways.

This is a great feature. Unfortunately, the volume level is extremely loud, even in its softest setting. We had to put tape over the speaker to get the volume to a reasonable level. This is not something that should deter you from this playard, but it would be something that I hope Chicco would fix for future models.

I am very pleased with this playard and look forward to using this and all its features as our baby grows.

We are greatly impressed with the quality and functionality of our Chicco Lullaby Primo Organic All-in-One Portable Playard – Lakeshore model. Here are the quick highlights of features we love about this playard: * All-in-one functionality: Playard, bassinet, and detachable changer all in one product * Handy parent organizer clips to the side of the playard for easy access to baby accessories * Mattress pad (used for both playard bottom and bassinet) is sturdy and comfortable * Easy and quick conversion from bassinet to playard * Wheels on one side allow you to move playard easily from room to room without lifting * Simple collapsing design and easy to pack in the included carrying bag * Cute mobile with nightlight and comforting nature sounds and music (volume also has 3 adjustable levels) * Sturdy and solid frame that will weather much use The Lullaby Primo Portable Playard is the complete package.

It’s versatile with having a bassinet, playard, and changing table all in one. It’s portable with simple collapsing capability and storage in one bag. The design and colors are stylish and modern to blend well with any room.

The icing on the cake is the playard is organic and Greenguard certified so we know the fabrics and pieces are all safe for our baby.

I invested so much time reviewing pack n plays, this one is perfect if quality is what you want! There are many options with bells and whistles but true quality and comfort for baby is more important to us.

It has such an elegant look to it. Not cheaply made at all! It has all you need to bring baby home and do everything in one place. No bulky bassinet to store when baby grows out of it, an easy attachment changing table that’s COMFORTABLE, a bassinet piece that’s COMFORTABLE.

Huge storage for convenient diaper changes, and even the little mobile is pretty darn cute. It is a bit bulky to store but would still be great to travel with. I can’t wait to have my girl sleep in it! I do however think it’s a tad bit over priced for all it is, they have another model that’s $50 cheaper without the mobile.

And as cute as it is, it’s not worth extra money. It’s just kind of boring. But like I said the quality is definitely here, it’s sturdy and looks great. I know my baby will be happy(and again, comfortable) sleeping in this and mama will be happy to have all she needs in one place.

Great purchase!.

As a first time parent, it was obviously overwhelming to try to research through all the available bassinets and play yards out there, and then decide if we should get either a bassinet and a play yard or perhaps even a 2-in-1.

When we found out about the Graco pack n play foldlite playard, it made the decision making process so much easier. I could have something that’s lightweight, so easy to move around the house, while also saving space- I don’t need to have two separate products- the bassinet piece comes as an attachment with this playard, it’s perfect.

With only a 15 pound weight limit, I do wish it could be a little bigger capacity so that I could it for my baby a little longer. Although I did need to use the instructions to set this up (I do like to try to figure it out myself, so I was humbled in this process, although I was able to set it up by myself!), once I got it set up I’m so happy to have gotten this.

It’s diaper changer is made of a nice wipeable material that makes it super easy for clean ups and doesn’t stain. The mattress that comes with the playard seems to come with a similar material, again, really easy to care and maintain.

The storage compartments on the side are perfect because I don’t need to bring around a diaper caddy to hold all the changing products, I just stick them in the side compartments. I do like the portable seat- the baby seems quite comfortable in it so I don’t feel nervous about placing her in the seat (of course, while I’m monitoring her nearby).

The play yard folds pretty easily- of course keep in mind that you need to remove the attachments on the top first. I do wish the wheels were slightly easier to move around the home. I think my favorite thing about this playard is that I don’t have to depend on other products when I am looking to place my baby in a safe, comfortable spot.

this is especially helpful when I need to fold laundry, clean nearby, etc. I trust that my baby is safe when I place her in the seat or the playard. Thanks to Stellar Product testing panel for providing me with this playard.

I got this pack and play for my firstborn, and the playpen/bassinet are fine, typical, sturdy, but it just isn’t the extra cost for the reversible napper/changer. As other reviewers mentioned, it gets a bit tilty when you try to use it as a changing station.

But worse: you can’t wash it! I decided to try to wash it for my new baby, as the cloth “napper side” had gotten a bit gross. I had to remove the support bars inside: difficult, but not impossible. “Great!” I think, I can toss it in the machine, but wait: there’s some kind of support board SEWN IN under the changing pad side.

I look it up: some have a plastic support board, some cardboard. Warning: the support board, which CANNOT be removed, it cardboard! I took a chance and threw it in the washer and now there are chunks of support board loose under the changer side.

So, not great long-term since you can’t wash it after months of spot-cleaning my first baby spit-up, plus dust-bunny accumulation in storage. Honestly, you’re better off getting a baby seat or swing as a napper and using a folding changing mat directly on the pack and play mattress raised to bassinet height instead of messing with the flipping attachment.

Save your money and get a regular pack and play without the napper/changer.

Not my favorite pattern, but it was on sale. This is the second one we’ve bought. Exact same model and pattern. The first one is 3. 5 year old, but we needed a second. The one that is 3. 5 years old is in great shape still! This product functions exactly as I need.

Instead of spending $100+ on a bassinet, we spent $50-ish on this and just use the bassinet part for the baby. Then when they’re too big for that, we have a Pack ‘n Play for regular use. Great purchase! The only downside is that if can be difficult to find a mattress cover/sheet that fits tightly enough so that it is a safe, smooth, flat surface.

We eventually found one. Other than that, this product is great!.

MOSTLY Love this, you can bring it anywhere. Compared to full sized options it is super light. I thought it would be difficult to assemble but it wasn’t. I thought the bassinet would be way more flimsy than it was, but once assembled it is sturdy enough.

However. As other reviewers mention, there are not really any sheet options for the mattress. Furthermore, there aren’t any acceptable cleaning options for the mattress. It says wipe clean. Which would be fine in a perfect world.

But babies puke, sometimes diaper blowouts happen, etc. So when your baby pukes in there and you wipe the residue off of the surface, know you will have milk/formula seeping into the foam to rot and stink.

And just make sure the diaper is done up right, because if your babysitter doesn’t do it well and there is a blowout, you have to live with any absorbed juice odors for the rest of the useful life of the product.

Grako, this could be solved by having a zipper on the mattress so you can disassemble and clean properly.

We got this with our first child. It worked great and we loved it. The infant sleeper piece and the reversible changing station was good. Although, looking back I may opt for one of the choices with the separate sleeper from changing sections.

Holding a messy infant while you flip it over was gross, and sometimes not possible if the sleeper side was gross itself. We removed that section eventually and used the bassinet, and then used the full pack n play when he got big.

Overall we got a lot of use with our first. Now we are expecting our second, and I just wish that there was a way to get the cover off the reversible sleeper and changing table. My first definitely spit up on the sleeper a few times, and I remember trying to get it off to wash, but couldn’t (or couldn’t figure out how).

So I must have just handwashed it somehow. But I wish I could fully remove and wash it before this baby. Or buy a new cover or new reversible section. I’ve looked for replacement parts but can’t. It’s baffling how any infant equipment isn’t built to be taken a part once put together for storage or cleaning.

I absolutely love the Graco Pack ‘n Play Newborn Seat Elite. It is very High Quality. The entire set is made from high quality materials. I think this is important because my baby spends so much time in it.

It’s also very multifunctional. It has a bassinet, a changing table, and even spacious storage for all the things parents need to carry around, such as diapers, wet wipes, baby powder etc. Its roles change as your baby grows.

And not only is it high quality and multifunctional, it’s also looks very comfortable it because of the quilted mattress that comes with it. It’s also convenient, which is a must, because of the folding system that makes it very easy to fold it and pack.

And last but not least, I would say that it’s also Innovative. I mean it has its own dock station so that you can plug your MP3 player into and play music to help put your baby to sleep with. They say music helps with mental development.

So to sum it all up, I love my Graco Pack ‘n Play Newborn Seat Elite. I won’t travel ANYWHERE without it!.

This is an incredible product that I highly recommend. One of my favorite baby purchases. It’s super easy to assemble and disassemble (it takes minutes!). Easier than I expected, actually. Also, there’s a tag with instructions on the actual crib so you can always look at it if needed (such a helpful idea!).

Once setup, it’s very sturdy and safe. It has a pretty good size but is not bulky, which is great as my baby won’t outgrow it too quickly as he did with another bassinet. Planning on using this on multiple trips within the next yr or so.

It’s hands down the best, most portable option for a travel crib I could find based on research I did and friends’ recommendations. I can’t speak of carrying it on a plane yet, but when disassembled it folds down into a small, not-too-heavy backpack that I’m sure is easy to bring it as a carry-on as it was on a car.

This travel crib is not cheap, but if you can splurge to get it, it’s totally worth it for being a quality product that will last a while and does what’s supposed to do well. I got the complete set that also includes an organic crib sheet and the sun shade; both great buys and useful add-ons.

The crib sheet is good quality and I like how it has holes at the bottom so it can be secured within the base to not move around. The shade has been especially helpful on a recent trip. The room my baby slept in didn’t have blackout curtains so we ended up using it at night to make the space darker for him.

It’s simple to put in and remove; it stays in place securely. All in all, 5 stars and can’t recommend this travel crib enough!.

I am truly shocked at how easily my daughter transitioned from her bassinet to the Lotus. We plan on taking a trip in a few months, and wanted to get something we could take with us so we wouldn’t have to rely on what the hotels have.

We had bought a cheaper travel crib months ago, only to realize there are no sheets that fit it. And she also screams every time we put her in it. So I was nervous about buying the Lotus, but we also needed to move our baby out of her bassinet, since she just passed the weight limit and is starting to get too mobile.

I shouldn’t have wasted any of that time worrying! The very first night she slept in it like a champ, and has every night since. It’s been about two weeks, and she has only woken up ONE TIME during the night.

When she did, I just unzipped the side and laid down next to her so she could hold my hand, and she drifted off again soon after. The zipper is a bit noisy – which is my one complaint- but even so, I was able to get it zipped without her fully coming to.

I love the instruction tags for folding and unfolding that are conveniently attached to the crib, so I don’t have to find them online later. The mattress is comfy and wipeable, and the sheets are soft and pretty easy to get on and off.

Great product and I am so glad I bought it!.

I originally was gona purchase a pack and play from a Target near where I was vacationing and leave it at the rental for someone else to use but I’m so glad I didn’t! I couldn’t let my baby sleep in an uncomfortable pack and play and honestly the Lotus crib is just amazing.

It’s pretty easy to pack up once you attempt a few times and get the hang of it. I didn’t want to bring it on the beach since I was worried it would be horrible to get the sand out of to use at night but I’m so glad I did.

The sand shook out of it SO easy! I was worried it was gona get caught in the mesh parts but nope it didn’t at all. It was so convenient to have at the beach and the sunshade made it even better. I was hesitant at first to get it because of the price but it was on sale and after using it on our most recent vacation even my husband said that it was worth every penny.

He never says that about any baby product btw. It’s very sturdy, attractive looking, had no issues when checking it for our flight. If I had to complain about one thing I’d say if you have other kids be cautious of the zipper.

My 3 year old loved to let his baby sister out of “baby jail” as he called it. I just flipped it around so the zipper side was facing a wall and the issue was resolved. Do yourself a favor and get this.

The UNiPLAY Foldable Travel Crib is easy to assemble and lightweight, which makes traveling easier. The crib folds in half into a suitcase-like bag. After unfolding, setup is as easy as popping in the four legs and slipping on the braces.

Once assembled, this crib is a good safe place for a small infant or baby to play or sleep. Compared to other travel cribs/play yards I’ve seen before, I would say the mattress included in the set is more comfortable and a little bit thicker.

The area inside the crib is a little on the small side, so this product is probably best for only babies or small infants. The construction is of good quality and seems pretty sturdy. If you do a lot of traveling with little ones, I think this is a great choice that is easy to travel with.

I have a couple of different pack n plays or play yards, but nothing from this brand. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I really like it! It’s a lot nicer looking then most, and kind of modern. It was soooo easy to put together and didn’t take long at all.

It does have the bassinet option, which we are using for our baby right now. The mattress is firm and snug and even came with a sheet. It can also be unzipped for easy washing which is awesome. Depending on what you want this for the size may be an issue.

It is quite a bit smaller than my other play yard. I can put our 6 week old in other one sideways with room to spare. I cannot at all in this one. So I will be switching them out soon and using this one for on the go.

It will work out great because none of the grandparents have one. It is super easy to put up and down, you only need one hand! It would be perfect if you don’t have a lot of space. So like I said, it just depends what you want it for! Overall I is a really nice, quality play yard that is easy to use.

I would absolutely recommend it!.

First thought when I saw this play yard was this is the best, high quality play yard and bassinet I have ever owned. The material is amazing and thick, but what I’m thankful for is that the inside of the play yard is machine washable, which makes my life much easier and saves me time, because my baby drools a lot, so I can just throw it in washing machine on gentle cycle and relax.

Another thing that surprised me is that it included organic sheet, which makes it breathable and perfect for my sons sensitive skin. The whole structure of play yard is pretty unique to me, cute, solid bassinet turns into play yard for older babies in seconds is a life and space saver for me, as I can have both in one.

The set up is easy and takes literally a few minutes, I do it by myself with no help or any problems. Overall, I’m glad I have it, I think it’s going to take care for my baby’s sleep for a long time.

I am impressed by the quality of this product! I noticed that some people complained about the smell of chemicals – honestly it just smells like packaging to me and after an hour of sitting out (which is required for foam expansion anyways) it seemed fine! I pressed my face up to the mattress and it really does appear to be breathable! Something to note that I wasn’t fully clear on, which was just my poor interpretation of the product description, is that this is a hybrid infant/toddler mattress BUT is not dual-sided like most hybrid mattresses.

If the mattress ends up being a little too firm as our little graduates into toddler-hood, we will get a cover to help soften it up a bit. I intend on updating this once we get some use. I will say my first impression is that it is a great alternative to the luxury brand mattresses that are twice the price!.

I have spent more time than I would like to admit trying to find the perfect mattress. With price ranges from $40-$400, it was overwhelming. At first, I ordered a $400 mattress as I am a new mom and I want the best.

But $400! Do I really need such a pricy mattress?! After doing a lot of research, I found that this mattress has everything that is being offered from the luxury mattresses but for a fraction of the cost.

High quality organic, breathable, hypoallergenic materal which is Greenguard GOLD certified as you want to keep chemicals as low as possible. It also has a cool-gel technology that’s supposed to help keep the baby cool which is believed to help reduce SIDS.

All in all, I think this was a great choice.