Bassinet or co-sleeper?

WinsyWade · March 2009

I am having such a hard time deciding what to buy. DS had a pack n play with the bassinet. He hated it because it was so big. He ended up in our bed most nights (and it took forever to get him to sleep alone!)

I was set on getting the Arm's reach co-sleeper, but now I am reconsidering. Other than the side that folds down, it seems the same as the pack n play. It's also just as big with out any of the little doodads (like the vibrating attachment or changing table). Should I stick with this or get a bassinet? I was looking at bassinets that are also a Moses basket so it can be moved around the house.

Examples:

https://tinyurl.com/d7ssn3

https://tinyurl.com/dm5o8u

My other option is a pack n play style playyard with the little "newborn napper" seat in it. Like this...

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3417592

I just have issues with graco's quality though, so I'm hesitant to buy it. I like the "napper" feature though.

What did you choose or what would you pick for your future baby? (I have about $200 to work with)

LauraLeigh08 · March 2009

I'm either going to get the kolcraft or the arms reach mini.

DesignsOnYou · March 2009

I actually registered for the Arm's Reach Mini-CoSleeper as well as a PNP.

Ideally, the cosleeper will be stationary attached to my bed for several months whereas the PNP can be used as a newborn napper, changing table and when they get older as a playard. Of course, it also seems more suitable for travel.

I guess I'm no help Stick out tongue