( 62 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 13 2009
I received this as a present from my baby shower. So far it has been great for my newborn that likes to have me near and is able to sleep in bed with me without me losing sleep over fear of rolling over on him in the middle of the night. It is also great for traveling when visiting relatives for quick trips or over night sleep over's at grandmas. It gives baby a constant security even in a different sleeping environment. It has a convenient battery operated night light at the head of this product that makes it easy to check on baby in the middle night with out waking him with the bright lights of turning a lamp on. The only downside is that the waterproof padding (that comes with it) is not so comfortable and is on the stiff side even if it's covered by a washable cotton cover (also provided with the product). Luckily my Mom improvised by cutting out some memory foam from an old bed liner she had in the shape of the liner that comes standard with this sleeper. The new cushion she created fit perfect in this and has completely improved the comfort of this sleeper for my baby. The foam also prevents flat head syndrome and now it's the perfect product for me and my baby. Another con is its size and most babies will definitely outgrow this after 6 months. So far it has been worth it for me as it gives my baby a safe and secure place to sleep peacefully no matter where we are for the night. (again, just wish the manufacturer would improve the cushion that comes with it.)
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Posted: Aug 10 2009
I love this cosleeper- it is simple and it works. My baby sleeps in it at least a few hours every night without fussing, because he can smell and hear me right on the other side of it... as an anthropologist, I know that cosleeping with an infant has many benefits, not the least of which is that it reduces the risk of SIDS. Still, we are told over an over again in our own society that there is a serious risk of rolling over the baby (although this is actually very rare, unless someone is intoxicated!) This product allows me the peace of mind to know baby is safe, allows him the peace of mind of knowing I am close, and makes it impossible for me or my husband to squash him in our current sleep-deprived state. Some people have said babies legs end up protruding out of the cosleeper - and this has happened with my baby. That is why the bottom half is soft instead of hard plastic! His face cannot get squished into the mattress or sheets, so he can always breath, and he doesn't end up with dents in his legs when he flings his feet out towards me. The top half of his body has never gotten out of the sleeper, and even when he squishes his face up against the side he can breath because there is a net that covers an open air-space in the frame, which prevents suffocation. Bottom line - I love this thing. It is allowing me to get some sleep!
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Posted: Jul 10 2009
The concept of this product is great, but it did not work for us. We have queen bed and with this between us, my husband and I were very uncomfortable. It requires seperate bedding for me and my husband - this was not very practical for us. We used it a couple of times and then stopped. For the times we used it the baby seemed very comfortable. This may be more practical if you have a king size bed.
