Bassinet, Pack n Play or Mini crib?

meggyme · November 2015

Hey there, FTM. So DH and I will be moving 2 months after I give birth (EDD6/16). Currently we live in a small house in San Diego, but will be moving into a larger place shortly after the baby is born. I don't want to buy a ton of redundant stuff, but I also don't want to be unprepared during the first few months and cross country drive. I'm obviously concerned about safety as well as convenience. I'm stuck between using a pack n play as a crib, small bassinet in our room or just getting a mini crib that we'd use until ready for a toddler bed. Thoughts? Also, I know I've got lots of time, but DH deploys soon and doesn't get back until right before my due date and I want him to be able to try stuff out in stores before he leaves. Thanks!

redfallon · November 2015

Most pack n plays have a bassinet included.

orangecurls · November 2015

All of those options are great. Pack n play is really versatile, particularly if you travel a lot or have a multistory house. I really like the mini cribs though, so cute and many turn into a twin bed.

GinnyBarrette · November 2015

I got a lot of use out of our Pack n' Play for my son. I mean literally took that thing everywhere. We got our money's worth and then some!

This time, we have a Pack n' Play with a bassinet for our room until Baby is moved to the nursery!

Knottie1442268460 · November 2015

Pack n play mattresses are not thick enough in my opinion and can contribute to flat spots. I'd get a bassinet.

SLGILL1978 · November 2015

Lol! Well to be honest, that will mostly be up to baby. I had a crib (thank goodness it was convertible), a pack n play (baby shower gift) and after my daughter was born, we got a bassinet. My daughter has never once, slept in the crib. I was lucky to get her to sleep in the bassinet that attached to the pack n play but it was very advantageous in other ways. The bassinet I had the most luck with, but most of those you can only use until 2-4 months. By six weeks, we were bed sharing and that's what ended up working best for us. Next time around, we'll start off bed sharing or use a bassinet that can fit in the bed.

lynnernon · November 2015

Please don't bed share or promote it! Not safe! https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/Bed-Sharing-Remains-Greatest-Risk-Factor-for-Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths.aspx

Savanna111911 · December 2015

We are big fans of our pack n play. My parents live out of town and so we travel a good bit so it doubles as a bassinet and travel crib for us.

Anonynon · December 2015

Skip the mini crib. I don't see any upside to it. Get a full sized crib that can convert to a toddler bed. You can't go wrong getting a pack and play. You'll need it as a playpen and a travel bed at some point anyway.

JelloBean1 · December 2015

We used the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Portable Bassinet in our room until she was 3 months old, then transitioned her to a regular crib. Worked great for us! We also had a pack n play for downstairs napping, but wouldn't want her to sleep in that all night long. Here's a link to it: https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/fisher-price-reg-rock-n-play-portable-bassinet/1040811116?Keyword=fisher+price+portable+bassient

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