Year after year manufacturers make pack'n'play bassinets and playards safer and enhance them with more features. These new models by Graco, Kolcraft, Safety 1st, and Eddie Bauer are great products called 5 in 1. They are design to comfort your baby and give parents many features of convenience.
Some of the features include:
- pivoting, right height changing table makes diapering more comfortable and convenient
- enhanced electronics with: two-speed vibration in mattress
- five classical songs + five soothing nature sounds
- night light to illuminate controls
- auto-shut off timer
- cozy bassinet cushions baby comfortably inside
- baby basics organizer which includes diaper stacker, refillable wipes container, and storage compartments
- innovative squeeze latch is a graceful detail that makes folding even easier
- canopy on bassinet shields baby from light
- wheels make it easy to move from room to room
-carry bag simplifies travel and storage
- some models are design for twins to take naps together or interact with each other
Packnplays are very convenient products for you and comfortable for your baby. Infants don't feel safe and secure in big, traditional, and airy cribs from the beginning. First they need smaller, cozy, spots to nap and night time sleep. New packnplays are perfect models to fulfill your newborn's natural needs. Packed with features make parenting easier right from the beginning! They are great entertaining centers that your baby will love. They will help to develop baby's needs to explore in many areas of his or her personality.
Most packnplays originally were designed for portability- to fit trough a door, be moved around the house, and folded up to fit in the trunk. They are great as portable, traveling beds, easy to pack and carry. That feature makes them very popular.
There are different options. If you are planning to use it for travel, you'll want a playard that's lightweight, folds quickly and compactly, and has its own carrying case. Some carrying bags allow you to roll the model when packed.
If you plan your newborn take naps in it, you should consider bigger, bassinet options. Most playards offer full-sized bassinet. Some feature the bassinet that rocks or locks in place. Packnplays are safe baby bed alternatives if you follow closely manufacturer's directions and recommendations. Some of them are:
- always follow the manufacturer's instructions for assembly
- inspect your playard regularly
- stop using the bassinet feature when the baby reaches recommended weight or can sit up, pull up, roll over, or push up on his arms and knees
- stop using the playard feature ones the baby reaches the maximum height and weight, usually 35 inches and 30 pounds
- chose a model with mesh holes smaller then one-quarter inch. Those that are JPMA certified will meet this standard
- don't tie any items or hang toys from the sides with string or cords; these can be a strangulation hazard
- when you put the baby to sleep, remove all toys, extra blankets, and pillows.
According to Consumer Reports, Playards made by Graco and Kolcraft are one of the best rated for safety, portability, and easy to use features.
In general these new packnplays are very practical and convenient for parents and great entertaining spots for babies. They stimulate and develop many areas of child's personality.
