A Must Have
02/17/2010 by V, New York,
Comments about Graco Pack N Play with Newborn Napper Broadstreet:
I have had my daughter in this since the day we brought her home from the hospital. She is now three months old and I still use it everyday.
To be honest, I chose this model because of my dog. I wanted one that was sturdy enough that if he jumped up against it, it would not fall over.
I assembled it by myself in about thirty minutes. I have it set up downstairs and use it during the day for her naps and diaper changes. It is so nice not to have to run upstairs everytime she falls asleep. The newborn napper was great, however she did outgrow that a few weeks ago. She is still napping during the day in the bassinet part and has so much room to stretch out and roll over.
Great!
01/29/2010 by Mom of Three, New England,
Comments about Graco Pack N Play with Newborn Napper Broadstreet:
I really love this. I had a traditional pack n' play , with a bassinet for my other two and they hated sleeping in it until they were about 4 months old. They both slept in a swing. I HAD to have this when we found out we were expecting our 3rd. I got it at my shower and was so excited. My daughter is now 4 months old and in the 90th percentile and she still fits in the napper. She has loved it and slept so well since the day we brought her home. Imagine hammock meets papasan chair SO comfy. I hate that we have to move her out of it, but they have changed the mattress pad so that's a lot more padded then it used to be. The vibration is great. The nature sounds are nice and clear and the music is nice as well. It's been great right next to our bed and the changing table is convenient... I've been using the bassinet for storage so now that we have to move her into it :( Overall we really like it and she's been sleeping through the night since she was 3 weeks old...not sure if it's the napper or just good genes ;) It took a really long time to set up and is a big pain to break down, but once the napper's gone it won't be so bad anymore. The napper does not wash very well, gets pilly and can't be put in the dryer, so that was a big downfall BUT the sleeping made up for it.
Great Product!
12/24/2009 by New Mom, Illinois,
Comments about Graco Pack N Play with Newborn Napper Broadstreet:
This is a great product and a must have if you live in a two story home. My daughter is 3 weeks old and we've used this almost exclusively. The changing table works great and saves a lot od time going up and down the stairs. She loves the newborn napper.
Newborn napper makes for sweet dreams
12/21/2009 by Collin's parents, Central Coast,CA
Comments about Graco Pack N Play with Newborn Napper Broadstreet:
We love the newborn napper. Our son sleeps in it day and night. We wheel it easily between the bedroom and living room. We don't use the changing table, but have the bassinet set up, so that area next to the napper makes for great storage for other needs. Parts of it (like the napper and changing table) look pink in the photos online, but it is not. It is a really a cream color. Great product.
Amazing Playard!!!!! Love it!
12/18/2009 by Addie's Mom, Midland,TX
Comments about Graco Pack N Play with Newborn Napper Broadstreet:
I LOVE THIS PLAYARD!!! The newborn napper was ideal for Addie when she was a newborn! We used this as a bassinet and kept it in our room. She slept in the napper and I used the diaper changer ALL the time; Addie didn't even use her crib or changing table until she was 2 1/2 months old! She was so comfortable in the napper and when she outgrew that and started sleeping with me, I still used the changer and even used the upper deck of the playard as a place for her burp clothes, diapers and onesies. This playard is so easy to assemble and disassemble. I now keep it at my mother's for when we visit so Addie will have a place to sleep. I love this playard and don't know how I could have lived without it while Addie was a newborn!! LOVE IT!
love it except the changing table
11/19/2009 by Jax's Mommy, Iowa,
Comments about Graco Pack N Play with Newborn Napper Broadstreet:
Got this as a shower gift and love it!! Except the changing table leans when I put my son in it (he is 8 lbs) it needs a prop on the other side, he rolls to one side when we put him in it. But the napper is great. I use the bassinet under the napper and changing table for storage and it's perfect!
LOVE, Love, love it!
09/29/2009 by LJ's mom, Silver Spring,MD
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I really truly love this product. It has been a life saver. We use in our bedroom. He slept in the napper for the first 5-6 weeks of his life (we were renovating so his nursery wasn't even ready), and we didn't mind a bit. He slept so peacefully. The changing station is great, too. Once he was about 2 months his nursery was ready but we still found it convenient for him to continue to sleep in our room. So we moved him into the bassinet. He's 5 months now he sleeps in his crib but he takes naps in it. He plays in it now, too. We took it with us when we went out of town. It fit nicely in our hotel room. I've taken it to work several times it fits perfectly in my office.
Love it!
09/25/2009 by New Mom, Virginia,
Comments about Graco Pack N Play with Newborn Napper Broadstreet:
[...] We put one by our bed and the sleeper is a perfect bassinet for a newborn and having the changing table so close is great when waking up at 3am. I'm so impressed with this product that I felt the need to write a review and my chid is only a week old! A new mom could survive with just this item for probably the first month of your childs life.
Excellent Choice
09/06/2009 by HappyMommy, Union,NJ
Comments about Graco Pack N Play with Newborn Napper Broadstreet:
Excellent pack 'n play. Putting it together initially took some time (approx 30 min), but it was easy and I dont think it will take long to dismantle and setup in the future now that I know how to do it.
Previous posters mentioned that the changing table slants to one side. Graco may have fixed this issue because I did not see this problem with my pack 'n play. make sure the changer has clicked down all of the way and you shouldnt have any problems with sturdiness
the vibrating unit won't be near the changing table end at all if you install everything correctly. If you find that it is at the changing table end, than the mesh basket that holds the vibrating unit needs to be turned around. once you do that you are fine.
my only concern is that when I put pressure on the mattress when its raised up and the vibrating unit is on, the vibrating unit gets louder because of the pressure of the mattress against it. I assume that once baby is in there it wont be as loud since the baby will probably weigh less and put less pressure than I applied with my hand.... at least I hope. It won't affect usability its just a little annoying to me.
Great product for my newborn
08/27/2009 by LM, Colchester,VT
Comments about Graco Pack N Play with Newborn Napper Broadstreet:
This has been perfect for my newborn. He is 7 days old and is 6lb 13oz. This napper is the perfect size, has a slight incline, soft, comfortable, vibrates and he loves it. We use this in our bedroom to eliminate the need to buy a separate bassinet. The changing table is perfect for him and I have not experienced the "tilting" that others have noted. I use the extra space below for storage such as extra blankets and change of clothes. I thought this was "pink" at first; however, it is actually cream and very gender friendly.
Love the Napper!
08/24/2009 by Pearl-Mother of Three, Bakersfield,CA
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The Napper is excellent. My daughter is almost 10 weeks old, weighing 12 pounds and sleeps in the napper. She was born at 6lbs 14oz, so tiny. It snuggled her perfectly. It has a slight incline, which is nice. The changing table is great until the baby starts weighing more, then it starts to tilt-very disappointing. I had to stop using the changing table because the baby kept sliding to the side. Graco could have designed this a bit better. A bit bummed that the bassinet only holds up to 15 lbs, would be nice if it could hold more weight so that I don't have to bend down so far to lay baby down at the lowest level. Baby sleeps in my room. Good size product. Overall very pleased. I have the "girly" color playpen.
very satisfied
08/05/2009 by GRANNY, IL,
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GIFT
One of my most used baby items
07/23/2009 by New mommy, Holton,Kansas
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Every parent should have this. All of our bedrooms are upstairs, so we keep this in our living room, so the changing station gets used alot!! One of the other comments said the changing station slants and we have the same problem. I can also see my son will out grow it probably the same he outgrows the newborn napper. So I guess we will do like someone else suggested and used it for storage. I agree the newborn napper is pure genius. I can't imagine what we would do without it, especially those first few weeks. My son sleeps so comfortably in it. I will say that you can't feel the vibration through the napper, maybe b/c of all the padding? But either way, he sleeps fine without it. Also the actual bassinett is making great storage for extra blankets, clothes, etc. All I can say is this is a great product and well worth the money. Also, the website picture makes the napper look pink and it's not, it's a cream color. I almost didnt consider it b/c I was having a boy. I figured out by looking at the other broadstreet stuff that it wasn't pink...thank goodness!!! Oh and one last thing. When putting it together, read all the directions first It has you putting it together as if you and using the bottom, then you have too undo what you just did for the bassinett, then undo that for the napper. So you really need to skip to the end on the directions.
Super Sleeper!!
07/21/2009 by Jamee's Mommy, Phoenix,AZ
Comments about Graco Pack N Play with Newborn Napper Broadstreet:
I chose this pack n play because of the newborn napper and the changing table - and I am glad I did! It has been the most used baby item during this first month! I am able to wheel it around (even after a c-section)the house as needed so a changing table and comfortable bed are always a few steps away. My daughter has slept soundly in the napper since she came home from the hospital. The natural curves and comforting cushions make for a smooth transition when putting her down. Great buy!
Great Pack N Play!!!
06/28/2009 by KCKC, New York,
Comments about Graco Pack N Play with Newborn Napper Broadstreet:
We LOVE this Pack N Play! The newborn napper is very convenient, and it allowed us to save money on purchasing an infant positioner. Our son fits snuggly into the napper, which makes me feel safe at night. It's also very sturdy.
Also, in regards to the comments on how the vibration/music device can only be placed near the changing table (where it SHOULD NOT it placed for safety reasons) and the comments about how the newborn napper and changing table can only be placed on the same side (due to a manufacturing defect):
those are misinformed comments that are caused by the purchaser not being able to read the directions and use common sense! I assure you that both the changing table and newborn napper can be installed at the same time and on opposite sides of the Pack N Play. The vibration/music device can also easily be installed by the newborn napper where it is supposed to be.
My baby loves this!
06/22/2009 by GoKavMan, Georgia,
Comments about Graco Pack N Play with Newborn Napper Broadstreet:
My baby loves his newborn napper. When we first brought him home, he was a bit small for it at 6.5 pounds but once he grew he loved it. As soon as we place him in the napper, he falls fast asleep. It's snuggles him perfectly.We also use the vibration and music features all the time. It puts our son right to sleep.
The Napper is easy to set up but I recommend reading the entire book before getting started or deciding what items you'll be using and then reading that section first. I put together the pack n' play following the directions starting from the front of the book and then had to take stuff apart and redo to add on all the items I wanted to use.
One con, the changing table slants to one side. It was fine when he was smaller but I don't use it now and only use it for storing wipes, etc.
Safety: When your baby gets older and is able to grab things, make sure the sunshade over the napper is secure (they use velcro) because the baby can reach up and pull it off. I found my son with the bottom part of the shade on his face one time. I have now removed it. Or you can pin it down if you want to keep it on.
I have not traveled with the napper so I can't comment on how portable it is. I use the napper as an overnight sleeping area for my son in my room. Once he's older and is able to turn over, I'll be putting him in his crib.
My only wish is that he wasn't growing out of it! Maybe they can make it bigger! He's now going to have to use the bassinet portion of the pack n' play, so hopefully he'll love it as much as the snuggly napper. I have recommended this product to all of my pregnant friends.