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(More customer reviews)We just retired our co-sleeper after 7 months of use with our first baby. I wanted to write a review because when I was pregnant and as a new mom it was so hard to decide if it would be worth the money.
We found the co-sleeper to be a life... rather, sleep-saver, for the first few months. It made exclusively breastfeeding soooo much easier because I didn't even have to get out of bed. I could breastfeed in a semi-awake state and then fall back asleep easily (priceless when you are waking up every 2 hours). We also had our changing table at the foot of our bed so I went back to sleep after feeding and my hubbie took his turn to change the diaper and lay our little one back down without having to make a trek to the nursery.
As new parents, we naturally felt anxious about leaving our baby alone for even a second. We slept with a night light on so we could look over and actually see her whenever we wanted. We didn't lose any sleep worrying if she was ok.
We found the co-sleeper a little tricky to set up and take down but unless you will be doing that daily it isn't that big of a deal. We like the portability of the co-sleeper. We moved it into the living room for our daughters naps so we could clean or just spend some alone time cuddling in our bed (by the way, co-sleeping does NOT ruin *good* marriages). We also took it out of town with us and didn't have to worry about those scarey hotel cribs. It traveled very nicely!
My only disappointment with the co-sleeper is that I wanted to use it longer. We got the mini to fit our small 2 bedroom apartment but I was worried that the weight limit was only 23lbs. Well, at 7 months our little one is starting to pull herself up on the sides which means she could easily topple over the edge. Thus, we have moved on to a full size crib at just shy of 15lbs. Interestingly, the co-sleeper warns that it should not be used with babies over 3 months or those that can roll over. Hmm, I feel sorry for the parents with the 23lb 3 month old!!
So, was it worth it? Yes. However, a standard bassinet that you can probably find easier and cheaper would probably do just as well. The nice thing is that gently used co-sleepers have a great re-sale value online so even if you find it is not worth your money you can get most of it back by selling it.
WARNING TO PARENTS: If I can stress one thing it would be to follow the directions and ATTACH IT TO THE BED. We didn't at first until one night when I fell asleep in our bed while nursing and our daughter slid off my lap. I awoke to find her wedged between our mattress and the co-sleeper with just her little head peaking out!! OMG!! Thankfully her little feet caught the frame of our bed so she didn't slide all the way down. Had we attached it to the bed as the directions say there would not have been a big enough gap for that to happen. So ATTACH IT! - it easily dettaches and reattaches for portability anyway so there is no reason not to.
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The Mini Co-Sleeper Bassinet from Arm's Reach offers a safe and comfortable way for you and your baby to sleep next to each other. The Co-Sleeper Bassinet attaches securely to the side of an adult bed to provide a secure sleeping environment for baby while offering the many benefits of co-sleeping. This closeness results in increased bonding time and easier nighttime feedings.
The Mini Co-Sleeper features a streamlined design that's great for smaller bedrooms. Benefits of the Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper System With the Mini Co-Sleeper Bassinet, adults can sleep comfortably with baby only an arm's length away. This allows new mothers to breast feed during the night without getting up. It also lets parents more easily comfort and reassure a restless child during the night. Sleeping near their infant allows parents increased bonding time during the early stages of baby's development. As an added benefit, using a Co-Sleeper system allows the new mother additional time to rest and recover by letting her care for baby from the comfort of her own bed.
The Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper system is recommended by leading pediatricians and sleep research experts Dr. James J. McKenna Ph. D and Dr. William Sears as a way for parents to connect with their infants. With the Co-Sleeper Bassinet, you can say good-bye to those middle-of-the-night walks to baby's room for feeding. The bassinet is designed to let you simply turn over toward your baby without having to get up.Practical Design The easy-to-assemble Co-Sleeper Bassinet attaches securely under the top mattress of an adult bed and can support up to 23-pounds in the co-sleeping position, making it sturdy and reliable. It's designed to work with any bed that has a height of 24 inches, regardless of size. A separate leg extension kit can be used to adjust the height, making this bassinet compatible with a wide range of contemporary beds.
The Mini Co-Sleeper Bassinet features a streamlined size of 34x20x31-inches (HxDxW) that fits comfortably in smaller bedrooms. Wheels on one end make moving this bassinet around your home easy, and at just 24 pounds including the case, its incredibly portable. You'll value the ability to take your Mini Co-Sleeper Bassinet with you on your next family trip.
Also, the sleeper includes four side pockets and a large storage space under the mattress with a secure zipper closure provide plenty of easily accessed storage.
What's in the Box Co-Sleeper Bassinet with built-in fabric lining, fitted 100-percent cotton sheet, and a mattress.
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