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Close, but not in your bed!
djningr, Jun 14, 2007 7:15:17 PM
Pros: convenient! great design!
Cons: first-time setup, hard mattress
Review: The big debate: Bassinet vs. Crib Last spring before our son was born we were trying to decide what he should sleep in. Crib? Seemed too big and far away from us... Bassinet? Most of the ones we saw were round and bulky- just not for us... AH...
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Bottom Line: If you want to sleep well knowing your child is close, but not too close (in your bed) this is it!
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Arm's Reach Mini Co-Sleeper: For a Good Night's Sleep
ursula_b, Aug 17, 2008 12:56:41 PM
Pros: Compact, easy to move around the house
Cons: Short life span: can't use once baby pushes up or weighs 23 lbs.(about 5 months)
Review: One of our experienced parent-friends highly recommended that I get a co-sleeper when I was pregnant with my first child. This is a friend my husband trusts, so it was the only item he insisted that we get for the baby. Asking my husband to go shopping...
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Bottom Line: This was a great product for a first time nervous mom who wanted her baby in the room. It was also useful as a portable bassinet for the second baby.
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Wonderful for keeping baby near and safe!
blamo5108, Oct 23, 2006 8:32:52 AM
Pros: Ingenius idea for co-sleeping parents; very portable and light
Cons: Price; folding mechanism is tricky; fabric can get dirty; cannot attach some mobiles to it
Review: My colicky baby refused to sleep in our borrowed bassinet at about 3 weeks of age. She would only sleep in my arms -- while I was sitting up. Needless to say, sleeping while sitting up and nursing a newborn around the clock was sheer hell. But at...
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Bottom Line: If you're going to buy a bassinet to keep baby in your room, you should go with the Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper.
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Arms Reach Mini Co-sleeper - terrific for new nursing moms especially after c-section
hkhuang, Aug 1, 2007 9:34:01 AM
Pros: easy view and access to baby, good storage, portable, peace of mind
Cons: difficult to assemble and collapse, baby outgrows it quickly
Review: Why the co-sleeper? We bought the co-sleeper with the impending arrival of our first baby at the advice of my sister, who was also expecting at the same time. Both of us were supporters of the idea of attachment parenting, planned to nurse our babies...
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Bottom Line: Great for easy access to baby and peace of mind for mommy
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What would I do without this?
notjustamom, Feb 19, 2008 1:41:30 PM
Pros: Safe, separate, but close-by sleeping for baby, solid construction, provides peace of mind
Cons: limited colors, a little difficult to collapse, limited time use as it's only a bassinet
Review: This is possibly my most treasured baby gear item from the first few days of my baby's life! We used it a total of 7 months and loved it! It was wonderful to be so close to our baby that I could literally roll over and put my hand on her or just listen...
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Bottom Line: One of my favorite products for newborns! I highly suggest this item for anyone thinking about rooming in with their baby.
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Better than a Bassinet
shele_mike, Aug 13, 2007 10:04:25 AM
Pros: keeps baby within reach, perfect size, easy to set up
Cons: sleeping pad could be better, hard to take down
Review: I received the Mini Co-Sleeper as a gift for my first baby. I was so excited about using it that I set it up a month before my daughter was born. The sleeper was easy to set up, but I found I had to use more effort to take it back down. The little...
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Bottom Line: Better and closer than a bassinet. Great for mothers who breastfeed and prefer to have baby within reach.
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Absolutely love this bed!
superallu, Oct 14, 2005 1:39:25 PM
Pros: Light, easy to fold and take with you, storage underneath, night feedings are easier
Cons: Must buy extra sheets, leg extensions sold separately, Sheets snag on clothes in wash
Review: I love this bed. I actually had my mother ship it to me from the States to Finland because I wanted to have my baby sleep next to me. You get such peace of mind when you can check on your baby just by looking over to your side. You can lay your hand on...
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Bottom Line: I would recommend this to anyone and everyone! Fabulous bed great quality.
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I love it!
wonderwoman76, Oct 7, 2007 8:00:00 AM
Pros: it's portable, easy to pack up and travel with.
Cons: It only is meant for babies up to 6 months or 25 pounds.
Review: My husband and I read up all we could about attachment parenting, and really wanted our little girl to be close to us. Our bed really is not that big, so we feared that we wouldn't have the space. We received the co-sleeper as a registry gift, and I...
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Bottom Line: This is the best solution for those with limited space, and for those who want baby to close to mommy. It's the best solution for nursing mothers.
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great company, great product
mx3s_wifey, May 3, 2008 8:04:11 PM
Pros: great to have for newborns, fits in smaller rooms, great company.
Cons: hard to break down,
Review: I purchased this before my son was born (around may) we used it as a co-sleeper from the time he was born (june) till about the end of the year when he transitioned him to his crib. It was relatively easy to put together. It was perfect for us...
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Bottom Line: I would definately recommend this product, because it give peace of mind and keeps your baby close but still allows you to have your 'space'.
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great for worried new mommies
kadensmomma, Jan 11, 2007 1:03:51 PM
Pros: many wonderful pluses
Cons: i find the sheet that come with the unit do not fit properly
Review: I am a first time mom and wanted to keep my baby close to me at night but didn't want him in the bed for fear of pulling blankets over his head. I live in Canada so I ordered my co-sleeper brand new from ebay. The co sleeper works wonderfully,...
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