Rock n' Play as Bassinet?

JennyLo26 · October 2012

How many of you use the Rock n' Play as the bassinet for the first few weeks? I read so many wonderful reviews about how it helps babies sleep through the night. Now im getting nervous. It looks a little unstable and I was planning on using it next to our bed. Should I opt for a bassient instead and return the rock n' play?

MrsJetSet · October 2012

We used the rnp as a bassinet. It was amazing when dd had reflux. We also had a bassinet that quickly turned into a dumping place when dd had a clear preference for the rnp. We have a rambunctious boxer dog and never had a problem with it tipping. At almost 7 mos we are just now getting to a place where we are worried about it tipping with dd in it.

emilyann26 · October 2012

We LOVED the Rock and Play. We couldn't get our little one to sleep in anything, including the bassinet we had. A couple of people recommended the RNP and we ran out and got it in desperation. It turned out to be a lifesaver. It's not unstable,but it rocks. I was able to just lean over the side of the bed and rock it with one hand (while I was half asleep). Our son slept it in at night for about 3 months and still took naps in it until 6 months. Plus, it's portable, so we took it with us on trips. I would say the RNP-Snugabunny looks a little cozier for a newborn than the regular model we got.

I know I sound like a talking ad, but seriously...saved our sanity! Good luck!

mocknine · October 2012

My FIL built us a beautiful craddle for when my daughter was born. She hated it. For 3 weeks she slept on my chest... until we got the Rock n Play!! It was a life saver, and that is where she slept until we moved her to the crib at 2.5 months.

FemShep · October 2012

DD has slept in her RnP since birth. We're planning on transitioning her to her crib in two weeks (just about 4 mo old), more because she's starting to show real interest in rolling than because of any stability concerns.

We love the RnP, it's been fantastic.

Nechie122 · October 2012

The RnP is approved for safe infant sleep. You're good.

MelleTX · October 2012

I am having twins and just got a 2 RNPs - a bunny and a lamb. It's what I plan on having them sleep in at night by my bed. Not sure I will let them nap in it all day as i want them to try and sleep in different places, but in the beginning, whatever works!

bethCT · October 2012

Sidney still sleeps in the RNP, the twins will be 16 weeks monday

Happily Overwhelmed · October 2012

We used the RnP for the first 8 weeks (then DS moved to his own room/crib). It was right next to our bed and I breastfed. It was awesome. I didn't think it was too unstable at all. Just enough to provide some rocking comfort. I don't see it tipping over any easier than a standard bassinet would.

I loved it because--
A--It was a money saver (it only cost $30 after coupon)
B--It's fold-able. We live in a large home--yet I still wouldn't know where or want to store a bulky bassinet.
C--Easy to travel with if you want to visit friends/relatives.
D--It created a safe angle for LO to sleep. This is huge if you LO has any sort of reflux issues.
E--DS was born in December in the midwest---super cold! The RnP allowed us to safety tuck a blanket over LOs lower half when he slept. No chance of the blanket getting over his head.

I highly recommend the RnP. IMO I think a bassinet is a huge money waster. If you don't like the idea of a RnP I'd go with a PnP over a bassinet any day. You'll get more use for your buck!

Angela814 · October 2012

I loved our RnP. We had a separate bassinet, so we mainly used it for naps. I swear DD2 took better naps in there than anywhere else. (I tried at night a couple times, but she just didn't sleep well at night - still doesn't.)

The other awesome thing about the RnP was that DD1 used to pull her around so she could "play" with her sister. They played in their toy kitchen together all the time. DD2 loved watching her big sister.

BLPL101 · October 2012

Estwd2:
One of the reasons I skipped the RNP and just used the bassinet in our PNP is that I've seen numerous posts on here and other boards, plus heard from moms I know that they had one helluva time getting their LOs to transition out of the RNP. Apparently it can be TOO comfortable! lol I didn't want to deal with rough transition issues and wanted DD to be fine sleeping flat on her back from day 1. I decided to only run out and get the RNP if DD ended up having reflux, which everyone says it's great for. Turns out no reflux, no need for an additional purchase, and no need for a rough transition to the crib. Obviously the rough transition is not a thing for all babies, but I see it often enough that it turned me off to the idea. Just something to keep in mind.

I'm not planning on buying one either. I plan on having LO sleep in her crib from day 1. Our bedroom is large enough to have the crib in it.

JennyLo26 · October 2012

Nechie122:
The RnP is approved for safe infant sleep. You're good.

Wow I had no idea it was actually approved. Do you know by whom?

This is great. Thank you for the replies ladies. Makes me feel better knowing that it has indeed worked for all of you.

Nechie122 · October 2012

JennyLo26:
Nechie122:
The RnP is approved for safe infant sleep. You're good.

Wow I had no idea it was actually approved. Do you know by whom?

This is great. Thank you for the replies ladies. Makes me feel better knowing that it has indeed worked for all of you.

"Approved" is the wrong word, I think. I misspoke and I apologize. I could have sworn I read that it was, but now I can't find a source. So "designed" is probably better. At the very least, the manufacturer, Fisher Price, markets it for sleep, differentiating it from a swing, which specifically says it's not for sleep and may even carry a warning against using it for that purpose.

warriormommy · October 2012

We LOVED the RNP and will definitely be getting another one this time around. Our son has slept through the night since he was 2 months old after sleeping in it.

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