I thought I'd start the first product guide. Please review what you've used in the past and feel free to ask any questions.
For STMs+:
- Crib, bassinet, and/or co-sleeper used:
- Link/picture:
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Is there another one you don't have but are considering? Why?:
- Additional thoughts on cribs, bassinets, or co-sleepers:
Me: 36 DH: 36
TTC #1 since September 2015
*TW*
BFP #1: CP, April 2016
BFP #2: 10/5/16, MMC 11/3/16 at 7w5d (embryo stopped @ ~6 weeks), misoprostol 11/11/16 (EDD 6/16/17)
Dx: Luteal phase defect, uterine polyps, stage 2 endometriosis, low morphology
Uterine polyp removal (laparoscopy) 3/28/17
BFP #3: 6/19/17, MMC 7/11/17 at 6w3d, misoprostol 7/17/17 (EDD 3/1/18)
BFP #4: 8/25/17 EDD 5/4/18
Re: Product Guide: Cribs, Bassinets, and Co-sleepers
Married: 11/2013
M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
We just had his crib in our room for the first nine months. Never used a cosleeper or bassinet or anything. We did cosleep often (flame away, I never thought I'd do it, but there is a safe way!)
Also, we used this pack n play and took the top part for him to sleep in when we traveled until he outgrew it. The "cuddle cove" just clicks on and off.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2N0E3M?ref_=pe_527950_33920250&th=1
edit to add, I really liked this pack n ply, it grew with him, so very worth the money. I liked having it downstairs at home, so there was a changing table downstairs as well as upstairs.
Her crib is the Kendall from Pottery Barn Kids. We moved her into it at 4 months. It's normally $599, but on sale for $319 right now! https://www.potterybarnkids.com/m/products/kendall-fixed-gate-crib/
We actually got it used from my husband's boss. He bought it for his grandchild and they only used it 3 times. Be careful of used cribs though. Make sure it meets the new standards and no dropsides. It's a nice solid no frills crib and DD (16 months)loves it.
The pack n play we got was the Chicco lullaby https://www.target.com/p/chicco-lullaby-dream-all-in-one-playard-indigo/-/A-50796484?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Baby+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Baby&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=1016439&gclid=CjwKCAjwgvfOBRB7EiwAeP7ehkI1EYbYyVrWIQ8uEwPwab67YZ4QO9SRrk6J92f5xY0scohqXzf3MhoCvk4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I think it was a little on the pricier side and we actually didn't use it too much after he was out of the napper.
The crib we got was from bru, https://goo.gl/images/QaFemB
Its a convertible so will transition to a toddler bed then a full size bed. Love it it was 399.99 but I'm pretty sure we had some coupons.
With the new lo we will prob do a similar set up. In the napper with us for a few weeks then transition to a crib in their own room.
For naps, ds wouldn't sleep anywhere but on me for the first 3 months. Prob a ftm inexperience thing, but I couldn't resist the cuddles and snuggles during napping with him.
Eta new link for pack n play, didn't mean to share a link for lemon muddy buddies
*TW!!! he had an issue that traumatized me at the hospital and I was afraid he was going to not make it if he slept on his back. He was on his back in his bassinet in my hospital room, when he spat out a reddish bile, which he proceeds to choke on... so I was deathly afraid to put him alone on his back when we went home. ** END TW.
That was all I had for co-sleep stuff because we hadn't set up the pack n play. I'd use that if I had to, but am looking for a little cosleeper bed (side crib? not good with words currently).
I had a hand-me-down crib, and will be buying a new one for this bebe. I'll start with the cosleeper bed thing and then for naps a couple months in, start introducing the crib. Sorry I don't have more advice.
BFP 10/2/13, EDD 6/3/14
Gave birth to my beautiful son, Owen Robert on 6/4/14!
BFP #2 8/28/15, EDD 5/5/16
Graco PnP in our room until 6 months, then crib in baby room.
This time, might move to crib earlier.
Bassinets are expensive and in the best case you use them for 5 months. Money better spent elsewhere.
I think she was in it for first 5-6 months. And she was a big, long baby. Loved it. Easy to fold, pack, move around.
Cons: no sheets so you have to wash the whole pad. Never a problem for us, but could see it being an issue.
DDs crib is a Delta brand we purchased from Amazon. They don't carry that style anymore so I can't link to it. Overall the brand is good but it does scratch easily. On the lower price point but DD is 3 and still sleeps in it as the toddler bed. It will last another few years with baby #2.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004JU0H6O/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1507805507&sr=8-3&keywords=pack+and+play+mattress&dpPl=1&dpID=31nmK1LwwEL&ref=plSrch
@Pearlvirus I put a think blanket under the mattress when little, and pillows when big enough to not worry about suffocating
eta: kids in many countries sleep in boxes just fine. We over do the need for lush accommodations here
@thunderberry pack n plays are easily collapsible, and portable. They can be used for sleeping, or playing in a contained environment. I like the ones with a little bassinet and changing table on top bc they are nice when they are little, and when they are bigger and starting to move around, it is nice to be able to set them in there while you make dinner, pee etc and don't have your full attention on what they could get into. They are also used for sleeping in place of a crib. Most convenient when traveling.
@hollieileen I've seen those baby boxes and I'm sure they're fine, but both mine had/have a really hard time with sleep, so I'll do anything that might make it a little better - and it did seem to help a little!
The safety warning on the pack and plays strongly warn against lose blankets or pillows so I just felt more comfortable with a mattress / snug sheet.
Moved to crib around 4 months. https://www.toysrus.com/product?productId=101909056 We plan on re-using it for this baby and eventually converting it to a full bed. DD now has her own separate full bed - we knew we'd eventually want another baby and didn't want to have to buy another crib. Loved that the crib had several height levels and it was super easy to change. MIL bought it, so we didn't have to put any cost into it. I think it was around $350 at the time? We also got the separate changing table that matches.
Also had a pnp for the living area, very similar to this one. https://www.toysrus.com/product?productId=88342326 I loved having the easy-to-clean changing area and a napper on it. The one we got also had a little music player. DD hated being in the big bottom part when she was awake. She wanted to roam!!! We rarely moved it, so whenever we did take it down, it was a pain because I didn't know what I was doing lol. I'm sure if I had read the directions and did it more often, it wouldn't have been as hard. Also was another gift. May have been around $125??
BFP 2/25/14 EDD 11/5/14 BD 11/4/14
BFP 8/26/17 EDD 5/5/18
We used the rock and play for both kids for the first ~4ish months and then worked on transitioning to the crib. But we still occasionally used the RnP because they were both ear infection prone and our younger one also had reflux so sometimes we'd make an effort at the crib and if it was obviously going to be a rough night, we'd give up and convert back to RnP.
We have the plain old, original RnP. No music, doesn't move without us rocking it, etc.
We used a pack and play for naptime downstairs during the day. We did this much more with our older child since once he napped there wasn't a bunch of noise. Second kid ended up in the nursery mostly after the first two or so months because otherwise he would've been woken up by big bro playing. Really, this was probably unnecessary because the RnP is so light and portable, but I do like having something I don't have to move around for the first couple months, especially if you were to have c section and not want to carry stuff and walk up and down (I never had one, but this is what I hear...)
Our crib is baby cache brand. It was expensive but grandma bought it. We moved into our new house like a week after we got our first BFP and the nursery needed to be painted so I just chose a color (aqua) but I didn't want white furniture so I ended up picking the crib based on the furniture color. Because I'm a grown up like that.
I might get a bassinet this time. I do love the RnP but I might use it for daytime and use the bassinet at night. I get a little hyped about the risk of the RnP.
In addition to the napper attachment of the pack n play and the crib I previously mentioned, we used the snugapuppy Fisher Price swing and a simple Fisher Price bouncer for nap time in the living room. She loved her swing! I liked that it could lower or tilt to be flat or inclined, again a lifesaver for reflux. There were some days she was inconsolable but she'd fall asleep in the swing. Looks like it's on sale now too!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DGA06JQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1507828627&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=snugapuppy+swing&dpPl=1&dpID=41Qp7LgEE0L&ref=plSrch
Bouncer. Fisher-Price Baby Bouncer, Luminosity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IVNEFCM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Sq63zbY9NJ6EA
edited for redundancy and grammatical error
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For the twins, I put a couple mini cribs on my registry. I haven’t chosen what they’ll sleep in when they’re itty bitty yet. Debating between the rock n play or a pack n play with the twin bassinet attachment on top.
Baby Trend Twin Nursery Center, Circle Tech https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZFK54W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AN83zbSMC9NCN