While the result was that we felt prepared for just about any situation, it also meant that the house was crowded and a large number of items never really ended up getting used. They were too big or bulky or just altogether not necessary.
Instead, what would have made life tremendously easier was one item that could have taken the place of many. Something that would have provided safety, security and comfort for my baby while providing peace of mind, a little less stress for me (during both the day and night), and would bring a whole lot of convenience to being parents.
Something like the Pack 'n Play Playard with Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat from Graco.
Inspired by the instincts and best intentions of a loving parent, the Graco brand of baby gear provides thoughtful, practical and dependable parenting solutions. From strollers and car seats to high chairs, playards, monitors and more, Graco's broad range of innovative products can help protect, nurture, comfort and soothe babies and children of all ages.
Having always been extremely impressed with the quality and durability of Graco's products in the past, I had no doubt that this Pack 'n Play Playard would be far from disappointing.
I had a moment's hesitation when removing the pieces from the box, as this Pack 'n Play already seemed to have quite a few more pieces than the one I had purchased nearly seven years ago when Big Sister E was born.
Surely this was going to take a great deal of time and effort putting it all together, right?
Surprisingly, it didn't. In fact, Graco not only includes the full owner's manual in its own convenient pocket, but it has the instructions for set up and take down printed right on the back of the small mattress!
In around 10 or 15 minutes, I had easily popped open and secured the base, assembled the bassinet, clipped the changing table attachment, Baby Basics Organizer, Enhanced Electronics Module with Vibration unit and Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat into place, and stepped back to see an amazing piece of gear (that I wished also came in my size).
Talk about features! Talk about convenience! Even my husband took one look at this Pack 'n Play and agreed with me that it was "fully loaded!"
In this first stage, it features the Vibrating Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat, which is perfect for gently soothing your newborn (under 3 months, 15 lbs. and unable to roll over) with the calming vibrations.
I love that the seat locks securely into place in the Pack 'n Play itself, while is also removable (with great carrying handles on either end) so that you can take it along into the next room.
The adjustable and removable canopy is just right for keeping bright lights or sun away from your baby's eyes and the combination of the ultra-soft, cushioned, washable fabric and the gentle vibrations sure would put me to sleep throughout the day!
The vibration unit sits safely underneath the seat but is conveniently controlled by the switch down by baby's feet. |
When your little one isn't resting comfortably in the Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat, moms and dads also have a handy place for quick diaper changes thanks to the included changing table.
Snapping into place quickly and popping right out with the press of a button, this changer is cushioned with a quilted edge, giving baby a soft place to lay while providing an alternative to continually kneeling down on the floor every time a clean diaper is needed.
For use with babies under 25 lbs, I love that Graco made this changing table attachment a piece that can be reached for time and time again as your baby grows.
Even better, with the handy Baby Basics Organizer hooked on only inches away, you can easily grab a diaper, wipes, ointment and more without having to ever take a hand off of your baby.
At the same time, offering the option of using the bassinet (a safe and simple way to raise the mattress from the bottom) is another way that this entire playard is made adaptable as your little one ages.
For use with babies under 15 lbs, the bassinet uses the same vibration unit as the Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat to vibrate, so you have that extra option when soothing your newborn to sleep. Or, with the touch of a different button, your baby can also be appeased by five different nature sounds, entertained by music or more!
Whether kept at Grandma's house, used at home on a different floor than the bedroom or simply in place of a traditional bassinet, this really is a great place for a little one to sleep comfortably and safely!
Once your baby has moved past the infant stages and is heading towards toddlerhood, all that you have to do is remove the bassinet and place the mattress at the bottom of the Pack 'n Play. There, your growing child can play or sleep safely at home or while traveling.
We brought our Pack 'n Play with us on numerous trips for Big Sister E and Little Sister B, as the portability couldn't be beat and knowing that we could pop it up in seconds and have a familiar, safe place for them to sleep while at a hotel made for a much more restful night for everyone.
What more could you need?
The stylish colors (five patterns available); the easy set-up; the breathable mesh sides; the soft light that allows for checking on a baby without turning on a bright overhead light in the middle of the night; the vibrations that would have soothed Big Sister E; the nature sounds that would have been wonderful with Little Sister B... Graco really included it all.
Retailing for $219.99 (or 15% less on Amazon), the Graco Pack 'n Play Playard with Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat is truly packed with all kinds of convenient features for parents/caregivers as well as babies. Plus, when it's not in use, the whole thing packs down (minus the additional pieces) into one compact carrying case for easy storage or travel.
Find out much more about this and all of Graco's full collection of incredible baby gear by visiting GracoBaby.com and connecting with them on Facebook and Twitter.
Plus, thanks to their generosity, one person will soon be prepared to pamper their baby in luxurious sleeping, changing, relaxing, playing (and more), because...
One lucky person will win a Graco Pack 'n Play Playard with Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat!
A big thank you to Graco for providing a Pack 'n Play Playard with Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat for me to review as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 303 Newer› Newest»I love the swing!!
Love the vibrating cuddle cove! Looks perfect!
I love the removable rocking seat! What a neat feature and means one less piece of baby gear that you need.
I like that it has a canopy.
Wow--so many great features, how can I choose a favorite? I think I'd have to say the soft light for checking on baby without waking her (or him) up, though. Genius.
What a great pack n play! I love the cuddle cove rocking seat!
I absolutely love the cuddle cove rocking seat!
I love the detachable cuddle cove rocking seat I have never seen one of those before :)
Oh my, where to even begin...this is the most functional pack and play I have ever seen! I love all of the features, but I'd have to say the soft light for checking on baby without waking him/her up.
I love that the seat is it's own piece, so it can be transported easy. This is an amazing PnP!!!
I love that it has a changing table attachment
I love that there are settings to keep the baby at peace
I love that the bottom moves up to create a bassinet!
Thanks!
I love that you can remove the seat! I wouldn't need to buy a seperate baby seat :)
I like the removable bassinet and the easy set-up
My favorite feature would have to be say the light for checking up on baby.
I like how the Cover Cove Rocking Seat vibrates.
i like the Vibrating Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat
I love that it comes with a removeable rocking seat. I've never seen a pack 'n play with that feature. It's awesome because all babies love to be rocked!
Dee Mauser
http://www.bellasavvy.net
bellasosavvyATgmailDOTcom
My favorite feature is the light enabling you to check on baby during the night.
sflickinger at rocketmail dot com
I love the rocking seat and that you can remove it and bring it from room to room. I also love the organizer.. great to have everything right there where you need it.
Vibrating Rocking Seat
pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
thank you
I love the Cuddle Cove! You can take it anywhere!
I love the removable rocking seat feature
I love the Vibrating Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat!
I love the rocking feature and this nana needs a bed for visiting grandvabies
I like that it pops up in seconds
I like the easy setup
i love the swing
I really love that it comes with the Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat and a bassinet feature!
I love the hook on baby organizer!
I love how it is compact with so many functions!
love the changing table feature!!!
ssgsweeps @ hotmail .com
Love the Baby Basics Organizer!
I love that it has nature sounds built in. As a mom of one very colicky baby, that would help a ton!
Leslie Galloway (LesGalloway //at// hotmail //dot// com) www.facebook.com/GallowayLeslie
I like that it has a changing table.
marcia.goss@gmail.com
I love the removable seat - great for keeping your little one next to you while he/she's sleeping.
i love the vibrating cuddle cove rocking seat!
I love the vibrating cuddle cove and bassinet! Soooo hoping I win! Thanks for the chance! :-)
Cuddle cove rocking seat. Definitely.
I love that the Cuddle Cove™ Rocking Seat fabric is machine washable - this so nice!
the rocking seat! my pnp from 2007 doesn't have that! I want a new one!
the rocking seat! my pnp from 2007 doesn't have that! I want a new one!
I love that the bottom moves up to create a bassinet!
the cuddle cove rocking seat is definitely my fave feature
i like the easy set up and the vibration to soothe the baby
I love the bassinet part. I hated having the separate bassinet when my daughter was born. Just too many things sitting around.
I love the Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat that vibrates!
Easy set up
I love the detachable cuddle cove rocking seat!!! I've never seen one of those before!
I love the removable rocking seat!
Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat
I love the removable rocking seat! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Reneewalters3 at yahoo dot com
What a life saver this would be! I love the soft light so I can peep at the baby whenever I want :)
I like the Baby Basics Organizer. Handy for changes.
i love the removeable rocking seat - very nice!
The removable rocking seat is an awesome idea!
I love the bassinet, and the fact that it would be great for traveling!!
The vibrations in the bassinet so soothing for baby!
I love the vibrating cuddle seat
I love it's multi functions
Thanks for the chance
I like that it has many functions to replace a bunch of other gear.
I love the rocking seat!
I love the changing table feature.
detachable cuddle cove rocking seat
vmkids3 at msn dot com
the do it all versatility
I really like the detachable cuddle cove rocking seat
cc_girly(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the versatility!
I love the Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat. It is a great addition.
I love the versatility, transport-ability, the items included make it great for long term use! I'd love to win it, but plan on buying one soon!
Love the versitility!
The removable rocking seat is cool!
I love the removable rocking seat.
I love the rocking seat!
the bassinet
the bassinet
I like the removable rocking seat
I love the idea of the Pack n' Play! So useful for our newest addition this fall.
The vibration system is amazing. The technology for infants is growing so fast.
I like the baby basics organizer.
The vibrating system...and the fact that it has the seperate rocker?
Love it. We're expecting our first in less than a month.
With money as tight as it is, I was skipping out on the pac n play, but would so love to win this!
I love the diaper changing part. We don't have one and I know we would use the one on the pack and play.
I love the vibrating rocker seat! We're expecting our first baby in a few months, and this would come in very handy!
Love the Rocking seat !
jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com
Quick set up!
i love the breathable mesh
Snapping into place quickly and popping right out with the press of a button is my favorite feature. I had a bassinet for my daughter that was such a pain to assemble and hard to put back away.
I love the portable rocking seat!
I like so many things but will choose that it has a bassinet.
I like the rocking feature.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
I love the bassinet and the soothing vibrating chair area!
I love the Soft Light feature :)
ktgonyea at gmail dot com
I love that it has so many features... The lights, music, vibration, removable rocker, changing bed, pockets on the side.... On top of being so well built in the first place. PLEASE pick me!
I like that it has a sound feature.
I love the removable cuddle cove and the light for checking on my little man!
I love the vibrating rocking seat and the music option for the bassinet. I have an old Graco pack and play- but it had none of the bells and whistles this one has. I'm due in September and would love to donate my old one if I won this one!
I love the removable rocking seat!
I like the Removable vibrating rocking seat
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Like the breathable mesh sides
I love the changing table attachment. Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
the rocking bassinet is awesome
Changing table and the breathable mesh :)
I like that it has the detachable cuddle cove rocking seat.
I love that it has a built in bassinet and swing, by far the best pack and play Ive ever seen!
Alicia Whybra
I like the soft lighting, you never want to wake the baby.
I really like that is have a vibrating feature for little ones. Vibration works wonders in a different chair we have, I would love it for bedtime too.
The pure versatility! It has everything! We are grandparents of 5 little girls, just had number 5! This would be perfect to keep at the house so mommy doesn't have to bring all that stuff and it packs up small and will fit in our closet when we are not using it. LOVE IT! LOVE IT!
LOVE the cuddle cove rocking seat!!!
I love the " Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat" and that it vibrates. The changing area is cool too. It has so many great features, perfect for travel.
looks so convenient. with baby on the way, this would be a lifesaver!
I like the rocking chair and the easy set up and take down.
Easy Setup for sure
I love the fact that it's high quality, convenient, easy to set up and many useful products in one!
The removable cuddle cove that can double as a bouncer. I love that it replaces multiple products.
Love the soft light and nature sounds. So soothing.
Easy Setup for sure
easy set up
easy set up tbuell@calstrs.com
rocking seat!!
I love the Vibrating Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat! I also love that the seat can be removed.
Definitely the easy set up!
I love that all of the set up instructions are printed out on the pack 'n play.
I like all of the east setup,and all the stylish colors.
Ilike that the rocking seat is portable
Vibrating Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat is my favorite feature.
My favorite feature is the light enabling you to check on baby during the night.
I like that the rocking chair is portable.
I love that the one part is removable-- the rocker. How cool is that. Even the one we registered for (which I thought was awesome) didn't have that!
i like the changing table attachment, how convenient!
There's so much packed into one compact area - saving space like that would be a big bonus for me!
I love the Cuddle Cove seat.
I love the Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat!
I love that it grows with your child!
I love the organizer! That is pretty convenient!
I like the vibration feature for babies under 15 pounds.
I like the vibration feature for babies under 15 pounds.
Love the Baby Basics Organizer
I love the removable vibrating cuddle seat!
I love the Vibrating Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat
I love the rocker, have never seen something like it before!
I love that it's only 25 pounds, so I won't break my bag lugging it around!
I think the removable rocking seat is a wonderful idea. Thanks so much for this giveaway and chance!
I like the Changing Table Attachment - it will save this grandma from so much changing on the floor.
I like the removeable rocking seat.
Love the removable car seat!!!!!!!
Love that is also transforms into a bassinet.
I love that it can be used throughout the growth process. It is perfect that as my child grows, it can safety sleep and play in the unit because of being able to change out the mattress and bassinet.
the cuddle cove rocker is a great feature!
*kelly
kelly-tillotson@hotmail.com
I love the handy baby basics organizers
I think my favorite feature for sure is the Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat
vibration unit as the Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat to vibrate, so you have that extra option when soothing your newborn to sleep. Or, with the touch of a different button, your baby can also be appeased by five different nature sounds, entertained by music or more!
Love that is also goes into a bassinet
Honestly, I love the styles/patterms the most! So chic and cute!
es1237 at gmail dot com
I LOVE the look of it. I would be happy having that in my living room!
I love the vibration unit and the cuddle cove rocking unit.
Vibrating cuddle clove rocking seat! What a feature!! Love this play yard.
I love the Vibrating Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat.
I love the rocker
I like the mesh sides.
I love that it can be easily stored in a bag. But more than anything I love the rocker that comes with it. That would be great for helping the baby fall asleep.
I love that it is a bassinet as well, and that it can be used for such a long time while your baby is little!
I like that it vibrates like the small seat do when we first bought that - plus the music and everything else. I also like the extra 'seat' snap into place and you can take off the smaller seat to sit on the floor, thanks for this!
Loving the removable rocking seat! Great feature!
wow removable rocking seat? thats the best part for sure!
I love the detachable rocking cove!
kortney
dance2010quincychick@hotmail.com
I love the removable rocking seat.
I love the storage on the side for diapers and wipes!
I really like the changing table feature and that it goes up to 25lbs.
I love the changing table feature!
The changing table!
The rocking seat that vibrates... how amazing is this???!Everything together in one system... wonderful! Puts my old pack n play to shame!
I love that it packs up into a tiny little package, so it doesn't take up much room.
I like that it can be used up to a toddler age...this would be awesome for our 3 week old grandson!
I like the vibration/music unit on the bassinet.
The Vibrating Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat.
I like that it has five different nature sounds. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love that it vibrates!
I love the rocking seat!
I love the soft light
The cuddle cove
I love the bassinet feature.
I like that the cuddle cove vibrates. That would be very soothing for the baby!
I'm expecting my first baby (girl!) this fall. Thanks for the opportunity.
Seasidesmitten@ aol.com
I like the removable rocking seat!
I like that it can be used as a bassinet when they are babies and play-pin when they are older.
I love the removable seat.
I really like the removable bassinet and how easy the set-up looks
looks great
I love the rocking seat.
i love that it vibrates....vibrating puts baby to sleep lol
like the Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat feature the best.
I love the Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat that vibrates, my infants always need that vibrating sensation to calm them down.
it can be used for babies and as they grow to toddlers
I love the removable rocking seat
My favorite is the Vibrating cove rocker seat, thank you
I love how easy it looks to set up/take down. :)
The rocker seat.
I like the vibration feature on the bassinet.
When my daughter was a baby we had a PNP with a changing table, and I LOVED having one downstairs so I didn't have to trek upstairs every time she dirtied her diaper.
love that the seat is removable and sleeping baby can be ported from room to room easily
I love that it replaces so many other pieces of baby gear- the removable rocking seat will probably be invaluable.
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