We have used a craddle.....he is quickly outgrowing so we have a pack n play also...I tried his crib a few times, nothing different, but got really sick of going up and down our steps all day long for his short 20-30 min naps!
DS used to take naps in the living room on the floor (on a comforter). MIL watches him during the day and I found out that she was doing this instead of putting him in his bassinett (located in my room). We just recently put up his crib in the nursery and ever since he has been taking naps there because I need him to get used to being in it (alone). So far so good.
Re: Napping
Used to be the bouncer, now it's the couch, sometimes on me...not sure when the crib is going to come into the picture!
DS used to take naps in the living room on the floor (on a comforter). MIL watches him during the day and I found out that she was doing this instead of putting him in his bassinett (located in my room). We just recently put up his crib in the nursery and ever since he has been taking naps there because I need him to get used to being in it (alone). So far so good.