We bought this because we have a king-size bed, but really no room in our room for a bassinet. It worked okay, and we did use it for about 7 weeks after my daughter's birth, but I think I'm getting rid of it. We ended up having to place rolled up receiving blankets on both sides to keep her from slipping down and out of the mesh sides. Neither one of us is large, and we're about the same size, so she would work her way down and out of either side very regularly before we started using the improvised bolsters. It also seems pretty short for its intended use. My daughter is in the 25th percentile on weight and height, but she was as long as the sleeping area after only 3 or 4 weeks. In fact, when we brought her home from the hospital at only 5.75 lbs, we were both surprised at how well she fit in it. I'm not sure my son, who was 7 lbs 3 oz at birth, would have ever fit in it.
On the plus side, it was easy to take with us when we traveled, and we didn't have to worry about whether there was room in our room for a pack-and-play or something like that. And it wasn't very expensive.
However, I never really felt comfortable with her in it, and I don't think she was very comfortable either. In hindsight, I wish we'd have gone on and made room in our room for an Arm's Reach co-sleeper or traditional bassinet. I think we'd have all slept better and been happier in those first weeks.Get more detail about The First Years Close and Secure Sleeper, Colors May Vary.
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