March 2014 Moms

Pack n Play experience

We registered for a nice pack n play - it has the little music/vibrating thing on the side, and a basket/shelves/netting for all sorts of stuff on the end.  It has the bassinett and changing pad of course as well. It's $200
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Kohls has one on sale for $80 that is much simpler, but still looks nice. The price is pretty normal, BUT they're also doing an extra 25% off $100 (which I have other Chrismas stuff to buy) AND I have $30 in Kohls Cash I could use.  It doesn't have the music/vibrating thing or the stuff on the end...
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I'm probably just over-thinking it - but what would you ladies do who have had experience with these? Am I missing something?
1st FET 2/14/2013 Happy Valentines Day! - BFN
2nd FET 6/14/2013
- BPF!!! -
1st Beta:
1046!!!!! - 2nd Beta: 2754!!!!!
First u/s 7/11/2013 - TWINS!!! 120 and 124 heartbeats <3
Second u/s
7/29/2013 - wiggley babies! 178 and 184 heartbeats!
Third u/s
9/9/2013 - 157 and 161 heartbeats ... a BOY and a GIRL!!!! Cervix on the "shorter side" (3-3.3) - going to check again in 2 weeks.
Fourth u/s 9/23/2013 - Baby A = 157 Baby B = 150 heartbeat. Cervix now 2.3-2.6 ... being referred to a MFM
MFM Appointment 9/26/2013 = Both babies healthy, cervix now measuring at 4 - Playing tricks on me ... will follow up in 2 weeks.
Cervical check 10/7 with regular OB - 2.1cm  --- going BACK to the MFM armed with ultrasound pictures from my OB of my cervix. *sigh*
MFM Appointment 10/8 - confirmed my cervix at 2.1cm - putting me on Progesterone for a week.
MFM Appointment 10/17 - Cervix unchanged! Keeping me on Progesterone - followup 10/29


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Re: Pack n Play experience

  • If you need all that storage on the side then go for it, otherwise the other option is just fine.  Mine only has the changer and little basket on the side and it worked out fine.
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  • Probably wont be moving it around the house, but would take it if we were going out of town...

    I'm thinkin the cheaper one looks like the way to go, too!
    1st FET 2/14/2013 Happy Valentines Day! - BFN
    2nd FET 6/14/2013
    - BPF!!! -
    1st Beta:
    1046!!!!! - 2nd Beta: 2754!!!!!
    First u/s 7/11/2013 - TWINS!!! 120 and 124 heartbeats <3
    Second u/s
    7/29/2013 - wiggley babies! 178 and 184 heartbeats!
    Third u/s
    9/9/2013 - 157 and 161 heartbeats ... a BOY and a GIRL!!!! Cervix on the "shorter side" (3-3.3) - going to check again in 2 weeks.
    Fourth u/s 9/23/2013 - Baby A = 157 Baby B = 150 heartbeat. Cervix now 2.3-2.6 ... being referred to a MFM
    MFM Appointment 9/26/2013 = Both babies healthy, cervix now measuring at 4 - Playing tricks on me ... will follow up in 2 weeks.
    Cervical check 10/7 with regular OB - 2.1cm  --- going BACK to the MFM armed with ultrasound pictures from my OB of my cervix. *sigh*
    MFM Appointment 10/8 - confirmed my cervix at 2.1cm - putting me on Progesterone for a week.
    MFM Appointment 10/17 - Cervix unchanged! Keeping me on Progesterone - followup 10/29


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    Everett Alan James (3lbs8oz) and Eliana Lee (3lbs7oz) born 12/28/13 at 30w6d!
  • My DH insisted on the one with the music, vibration, night light, etc. it really never got used. Definitely not worth it in to us.
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  • Is the kohls one a newborn bassinet or just a changing spot? Because thats what is keeping me from ordering it right now.
    I want the newborn sleeping place!!
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  • 1st FET 2/14/2013 Happy Valentines Day! - BFN
    2nd FET 6/14/2013
    - BPF!!! -
    1st Beta:
    1046!!!!! - 2nd Beta: 2754!!!!!
    First u/s 7/11/2013 - TWINS!!! 120 and 124 heartbeats <3
    Second u/s
    7/29/2013 - wiggley babies! 178 and 184 heartbeats!
    Third u/s
    9/9/2013 - 157 and 161 heartbeats ... a BOY and a GIRL!!!! Cervix on the "shorter side" (3-3.3) - going to check again in 2 weeks.
    Fourth u/s 9/23/2013 - Baby A = 157 Baby B = 150 heartbeat. Cervix now 2.3-2.6 ... being referred to a MFM
    MFM Appointment 9/26/2013 = Both babies healthy, cervix now measuring at 4 - Playing tricks on me ... will follow up in 2 weeks.
    Cervical check 10/7 with regular OB - 2.1cm  --- going BACK to the MFM armed with ultrasound pictures from my OB of my cervix. *sigh*
    MFM Appointment 10/8 - confirmed my cervix at 2.1cm - putting me on Progesterone for a week.
    MFM Appointment 10/17 - Cervix unchanged! Keeping me on Progesterone - followup 10/29


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    Everett Alan James (3lbs8oz) and Eliana Lee (3lbs7oz) born 12/28/13 at 30w6d!
  • @McSweets thats awesome! I do believe i am about to buy it! Thanks for letting me know about it!!
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  • Its also on sale for $79.99 on amazon as well. And if you have amazon mom its free prime shipping!!
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  • Honestly I never used or even open my pack and play until he was 8 months. I use it all the time now! But as an infant, not so much!
    As for the bassinet and change table parts of my pack and play, they are still in the box!
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  • I have a two story house and I'm thinking that we will set up the P&P in the living room downstairs so that we don't have to walk upstairs for stuff all the time. My sister did the same thing and it's worked out great. I'm going to check out the one on Amazon since I have a prime account it would be nice to have one with free shipping! Thanks for the PSA!!
  • @Mcsweets oh then You are getting a fabulous deal!! I should have saved my $30 kohls cash but the peacock relic purse called my name haha!
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  • @Andreabills FYI Kohls has free shipping too... if you have a Kohls close it might be worth doing it with them in case you end up wanting to return it.
    1st FET 2/14/2013 Happy Valentines Day! - BFN
    2nd FET 6/14/2013
    - BPF!!! -
    1st Beta:
    1046!!!!! - 2nd Beta: 2754!!!!!
    First u/s 7/11/2013 - TWINS!!! 120 and 124 heartbeats <3
    Second u/s
    7/29/2013 - wiggley babies! 178 and 184 heartbeats!
    Third u/s
    9/9/2013 - 157 and 161 heartbeats ... a BOY and a GIRL!!!! Cervix on the "shorter side" (3-3.3) - going to check again in 2 weeks.
    Fourth u/s 9/23/2013 - Baby A = 157 Baby B = 150 heartbeat. Cervix now 2.3-2.6 ... being referred to a MFM
    MFM Appointment 9/26/2013 = Both babies healthy, cervix now measuring at 4 - Playing tricks on me ... will follow up in 2 weeks.
    Cervical check 10/7 with regular OB - 2.1cm  --- going BACK to the MFM armed with ultrasound pictures from my OB of my cervix. *sigh*
    MFM Appointment 10/8 - confirmed my cervix at 2.1cm - putting me on Progesterone for a week.
    MFM Appointment 10/17 - Cervix unchanged! Keeping me on Progesterone - followup 10/29


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    Everett Alan James (3lbs8oz) and Eliana Lee (3lbs7oz) born 12/28/13 at 30w6d!
  • We didn't use all of the vibrating stuff and music player. The newborn insert was nice in the beginning.
    We never used the changing shelves either.
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  • Mcsweets said:
    Is the newborn sleeping spot even necessary?  Can't you raise the floor to create a bassinet?  Just curious because we opted for a more economical low frills one because it seemed more portable
  • I liked the newborn napper but it totally wasn't necessary. The cheaper one is fine!
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  • @mcsweets, that was nearly the same P&P that we registered for (different fabric) so I know that I liked it in the store. I also went ahead and signed up for the Amazon mom account. My best friend did the diaper delivery thing through them and loved it so I may look into that when baby girl is a few months old and we have settled on a brand. Thanks!
  • @Mcsweets i actually ended up ordering it from kohls! I had 20% off and got it for $69!
    If anyone else wants to order it use promo code CANDYCANE
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  • I would get the cheaper one...Ours is currently under our bed and is rarely ever used.  I wish we had bought a cheaper one!

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  • I'd go with the basic one. I got a Graco that was out of style so it was 50% off and I never use the extras.
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  • we had one for DS with diaper storage and a changing table add on thing (similar to the kohls one) we didnt even use those attachments. They dont fit in the main carrying bag so we didnt want to lug around extra non-essential pieces.
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  • Thanks everyone! I'm sold!
    1st FET 2/14/2013 Happy Valentines Day! - BFN
    2nd FET 6/14/2013
    - BPF!!! -
    1st Beta:
    1046!!!!! - 2nd Beta: 2754!!!!!
    First u/s 7/11/2013 - TWINS!!! 120 and 124 heartbeats <3
    Second u/s
    7/29/2013 - wiggley babies! 178 and 184 heartbeats!
    Third u/s
    9/9/2013 - 157 and 161 heartbeats ... a BOY and a GIRL!!!! Cervix on the "shorter side" (3-3.3) - going to check again in 2 weeks.
    Fourth u/s 9/23/2013 - Baby A = 157 Baby B = 150 heartbeat. Cervix now 2.3-2.6 ... being referred to a MFM
    MFM Appointment 9/26/2013 = Both babies healthy, cervix now measuring at 4 - Playing tricks on me ... will follow up in 2 weeks.
    Cervical check 10/7 with regular OB - 2.1cm  --- going BACK to the MFM armed with ultrasound pictures from my OB of my cervix. *sigh*
    MFM Appointment 10/8 - confirmed my cervix at 2.1cm - putting me on Progesterone for a week.
    MFM Appointment 10/17 - Cervix unchanged! Keeping me on Progesterone - followup 10/29


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  • I bought this same one on Amazon for $60....cheaper than on my registry for $100!! Great reviews, too!
  • @Mcsweets i actually ended up ordering it from kohls! I had 20% off and got it for $69! If anyone else wants to order it use promo code CANDYCANE
    Thanks I just ordered it using the promo code ! ALSO it was free shipping, even better . Thanks for the info ladies !!

     

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  • I was wondering same question. I know it'll get a lot of use at my mil house bc she'll be watching the baby frequently, But I couldn't decide if the extra frills are worth it. Thanks for the advice- I think I'll be adding the simpler one to our registry.
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    Born 2/4/14
    Weighing 6 lbs 10 oz and 20 inches long

  • Depends on how you're using it! We have one at my house for the baby if one of my SO's. Because we treat it more like a bed than anything else, all the add-on's were really useful. We used the bassinet and the changing "table" for quite awhile. The down side to all the add-on's was that it was heavier and more cumbersome to move around or pack up and take on a trip. If you're wanting it for travel, the less fussy and more light, the better.
  • I was wondering same question. I know it'll get a lot of use at my mil house bc she'll be watching the baby frequently, But I couldn't decide if the extra frills are worth it. Thanks for the advice- I think I'll be adding the simpler one to our registry.
    Kinley Diane
    Born 2/4/14
    Weighing 6 lbs 10 oz and 20 inches long

  • mn27mommy said:
    we had one for DS with diaper storage and a changing table add on thing (similar to the kohls one) we didnt even use those attachments. They dont fit in the main carrying bag so we didnt want to lug around extra non-essential pieces.
    Yeah, I found the fact that all the extra stuff didn't fit in the carrying bag meant we didn't use the frills (changing table, storage, toy bar, etc!). We used it as LO's bed (by raising the floor to bassinet level) from months 2-5, then moved LO to a crib. Now I use it as baby jail while I shower!
  • I have a no frills PnP and it was fine. I didn't miss the music or vibrations. We have a bouncer that does all of that and music in the crib. The PnP was just an extra convenience.
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  • We have one that has the music/vibration thing and we never used it. In fact, not even sure where that piece is any more. We did use it as a bassinet for the first few months and now we use it when we travel as a crib. My daughter is 2 1/2 now.
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