Potentially silly PnP question

Cleo421 · June 2013

For the twins' first few months we have decided to use the bassinet sleepers on the pack-n-play so they can sleep in our room instead of their cribs in their nursery. However, the actual twin version of the PnP (2 bassinets in one PnP) gets poor reviews due to babies rolling inward, plus the most conservative sleeping arrangements for twins is to keep them separate (even when they're newborn and can't roll, due to increased heat/carbon monoxide). So, we've decided on getting 2 separate PnPs, but the travel version (since we only want them for sleeping, not playpen, and the full PnPs are much more expensive).

This is what we just registered for two of: https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=15262796&fromRegistryNumber=49605644&product_skn=886781

The question to this long-winded intro is about sheeting. There's a link in the BRU Q&A to what sheets to purchase for it (on Amazon, ironically!) but as a FTM who's had very little exposure to LOs, I can't tell if PnP sheets are to go on the playpen part or the bassinet part **hangs head in shame**. If they're for the playpen part, is there anything you use to cover the bassinet pad, or do they just sleep on it as is? I don't think I'd get the sheets if they're for the playpen part b/c we won't actually use it for that (I'd want a playpen big enough for both when the time comes). TIA for helping out a clueless FTM!

staceymack · June 2013

FTM too, but my understanding is the play yard sheet covers the playpen part. I plan to do the same with my twins, but put them in the same PNP while very small. I think from what I gathered from other's posts is it is safe to put them down in the PNP. The bassinet part looks sketchy to me for some reason, haha.

ETA: I was thinking you were referring to the newborn napper like the one shown here

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=15262786&CAWELAID=1785323171&cagpspn=pla&pla=plab&camp=PLAPPC-_-PID13815325&KPID=13815325

I got my terminology mixed up. I am not sure if the sheet fits that raised bassinet. Seems to me it would since that part just lowers down to become thr bottom of the PNP, doesn't it?

MallardDucky · June 2013

The pad that is the bassinet part is the same for the bottom. You just move it down when ready, so the answer is both lol

There is a sling thing that comes out when you are done using the bassinet part and the pad is moved to the bottom. I can take a pic of line to show you on a bit If you are trying to save money try nobetterdeal.com I got my pnp for 43 with tax. Originally like 150

Cleo421 · June 2013

Thanks ladies, don't I feel silly! Mallard, that would be awesome if you wouldn't mind taking a pic. Stacey, the travel model we registered for doesn't have the newborn napper, just the mattress that comes with it. I genuinely want to know what looks sketchy about it, as maybe I missed something! Should I just upgrade to two full side PnPs that have the newborn nappers?

MallardDucky · June 2013

Give me just a min and I will show ya lol

MallardDucky · June 2013

This is the whole thing

This is the mesh sling that holds up the pad, it comes out and the pad is just placed in the bottom.

I can not get the pad to come through though.

AngelMommy11211 · June 2013

The bassinet portion does have a bit of give to it. They're only rated for 15lbs. An older baby wouldn't be safe in the bassinet. I just use a bassinet, takes up much less room and you can find them on Craigslist for $10-20 and sell when you're done.

jeb2013 · June 2013

When my friend had her twins they slept in one pack n play together. And then moved them into two separate cribs. When they started rolling over.

tittytwistertortoises · June 2013

We used the bassinet for DS with sheet and like PP said but I would also suggest either using a blanket or they have almost like a minky quilted sheet that it much softer. I found the BRU sheets to be pretty thin and rough, definitely not your higher thread count sheet. I know they say babies don't care but the bassinet/pnp mattress is more like a folded up board with very little padding. It always seemed so hard to put DS in. When he would go from his comfy bouncer or swing to his bed, I think he noticed the comfort of it for sure. In the early months and weeks we fold a blanket to the size of the pad so it would be more comfortable than the hard pad with thin sheet.

Cleo421 · June 2013

Good point Angel, but we're only planning on having them in our room for the first few months and moving them to their cribs after that. Mallard, TY so much for the photos! IYO, is the bassinet part firm enough for an infant to use for nightly sleeping, or should we bite the bullet and go for two full size models with the infant sleeper piece, which looks firmer?

Cleo421 · June 2013

tittytwistertortoises:
We used the bassinet for DS with sheet and like PP said but I would also suggest either using a blanket or they have almost like a minky quilted sheet that it much softer. I found the BRU sheets to be pretty thin and rough, definitely not your higher thread count sheet. I know they say babies don't care but the bassinet/pnp mattress is more like a folded up board with very little padding. It always seemed so hard to put DS in. When he would go from his comfy bouncer or swing to his bed, I think he noticed the comfort of it for sure. In the early months and weeks we fold a blanket to the size of the pad so it would be more comfortable than the hard pad with thin sheet.

Great advice, TY! Although I thought firmness was a good thing? My FTMness is showing, ack!

Cleo421 · June 2013

jeb2013:
When my friend had her twins they slept in one pack n play together. And then moved them into two separate cribs. When they started rolling over.

The weight limit for the double pack and play is 15 lbs total, meaning we'd have to move them to the nursery sooner. Otherwise the bassinets start caving in towards each other. We like the idea of the single pack and plays each having a weight limit of 15 lbs but getting two full versions seems excessive. I'm surprised there's not more options for twins, but have to remind myself we're only three percent of the market. The ladies on the multiples board swear by the RnPs but I'd prefer a flat surface.

MallardDucky · June 2013

Cleo421:
Good point Angel, but we're only planning on having them in our room for the first few months and moving them to their cribs after that. Mallard, TY so much for the photos! IYO, is the bassinet part firm enough for an infant to use for nightly sleeping, or should we bite the bullet and go for two full size models with the infant sleeper piece, which looks firmer?

With ds2 we used the pnp for the first few months and plan on using the same for ds3. For twins I not sure because of the weight

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