https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:34:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1753995 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 21:22:22 +0000 reyorra 1753995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, if you're concerned about the extra blankets shifting around during naps, you can put the blankets under the mattress pad to provide cushion from the support bars. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1753930 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:49:27 +0000 Silva 1753930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AmeliaBedilia: oh, thanks! My mom ended up getting us the graco one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1753926 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:48:31 +0000 AmeliaBedilia 1753926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: nobetterdeal.com has a pack and play with removable bassinet for $40 plus shipping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1715864 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 09:33:41 +0000 littleveesmommy 1715864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got an additional mattress for DD's naps but it's not collapsible. The material is similar to that of her crib mattress but just a bit thinner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1715458 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 23:27:07 +0000 winniebee 1715458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's more expensive but my son much preferred the bjorn travel crib and it's sooooo easy and light weight. You can get an open box deal on amazon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1715319 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 20:41:48 +0000 avivoca 1715319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the same one that @loveisstrange has. It does the job, but I do want to get a mattress pad for it since it's so hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1715314 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 20:37:40 +0000 skibobrown 1715314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a Graco from craigslist and have always been happy with it. We use a sheet for the mattress that is very plush and supplies a little extra padding. The PNP mattresses always seem so hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1715194 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 19:17:32 +0000 Silva 1715194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks guys! Will send an extra blanket for padding... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1715024 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 15:38:03 +0000 MamaCate 1715024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the basic graco one:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Pack-Travel-Playard-Green/dp/B005UV0UEA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1403469386&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=graco+pack+and+play" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Pack-Travel-Playard-Green/dp/B005UV0UEA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1403469386&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=graco+pack+and+play</a></p> <p>When we went to visit my parents when LO was around 6 months, they got a mattress (not collapsible) for her and it seemed nice:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dream-On-Me-Graco-Mattress/dp/B006Z2BZBU/ref=zg_bs_166820011_2" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Dream-On-Me-Graco-Mattress/dp/B006Z2BZBU/ref=zg_bs_166820011_2</a></p> <p>When we have stayed with other folks, they have put a folded comforter in the bottom to help with softness. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1715023 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 15:37:12 +0000 loveisstrange 1715023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one like this. It does the job without spending a ton.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Pack-Travel-Playard-Green/dp/B005UV0UEA" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Pack-Travel-Playard-Green/dp/B005UV0UEA</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1714996 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 15:09:42 +0000 dolphin 1714996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got the Graco and got an additional mattress so she's extra comfy. DD is 18 months and still uses it at grandma's house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1714970 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 14:41:24 +0000 ChitownRo 1714970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is a little pricey but we love the Lotus travel crib.<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AKKDSNG?pc_redir=1403366516&#038;robot_redir=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AKKDSNG?pc_redir=1403366516&#038;robot_redir=1</a></p> <p>It is light weight, easy to fold up, and has mesh sides with one zipper to open if you want easier side access. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1714968 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 14:38:33 +0000 autumnlove 1714968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just recommend a basic Graco model. We have fancier model and we have never used any of the frills. We use the mattress that it came with! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1714967 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 14:36:58 +0000 Smurfette 1714967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just have a Graco. Came with changing station and Bassinet so you don't need one that fancy.</p> <p>But we do put a blanket on the "mattress" and then the sheet over it. Gives a little more padding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pack-and-play-recommendations#post-1714946 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 13:58:28 +0000 Silva 1714946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As I continue to freak out about my child starting childcare in six weeks or so, I've taken to making obsessive lists about the things I need to get.</p> <p>We need to provide a pack and play (in home childcare) for her to take naps in. I'm looking for something affordable, and comfortable (is there such a thing in pack and plays?). Can you buy an additional mattress that collapses to offer a little more comfort? </p>