Arm's Reach Mini Co-Sleeper Bassinet - Natural
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Baby Products Reviews of Arm's Reach Mini Co-Sleeper Bassinet - Natural
Customer Review: Perfect portable bassinet for small apartment
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this as my baby's only bassinet, and move it from room to room (and around the living room) to keep the baby close to me. Unlike the Graco Pack-n-Play, it's much smaller, lighter, and fits through narrow doorways.
I originally imagined that I would use it as a co-sleeper. However, after getting the baby home from the hospital I found him too noisy to have in the same room, so I detached this from the bed, set it up in free-standing mode, and moved it into the main living space (in a small apartment).
The cloth sides make the bassinet fairly attractive. The product is very sturdy and well-designed, and the extra pockets and bottom-storage space are quite useful. The mesh on the sides makes it easy to see the baby from a chair.
Note that most mobiles cannot attach (since there are no slats), so I recommend the "JL Childress Crib Mobile Attachment Clamp, White".
Since this product will only be used for ~1 year, I recommend looking for a used one on craigslist (like I did)!
Note: you don't need to buy the expensive matching sheets. A large pillowcase will do the trick, or waterproof mats/sheets.
Customer Review: Nice, but gets in the way
Summary: 4 Stars
The Arm's Reach Mini Co-Sleeper does a great job of what it claims to do--provide a comfortable sleep place for baby--but the one real complaint I have is that it totally gets in the way. While one might argue that the nature of the beast makes this unavoidable, my wife was nonetheless surprised by just how difficult it was to get out of bed with the co-sleeper attached, especially if you have to put it in front of a bedside table.
The other problem we've run into with the co-sleeper is that it's a bit more difficult to collapse than a standard Pack 'n' Play. This is also probably to be expected, given its diminutive size, but it surprised me that--even after having set it up personally--I still need to read the manual, each time I take it down for transport (e.g. when we spend the night somewhere).
None of this is sufficient to drop the rating below four stars, though. While a Pack 'n' Play would be less expensive, the Co-Sleeper is much more compact. Overall, it's a great product, and our two-month-old son seems quite comfortable sleeping therein, even though it now stays at the foot of our bed instead of the side.
Customer Review: Quality doesn't match price, but overall sturdy bassinet;Convenient
Summary: 3 Stars
We ordered this co-sleeper because we wanted to co-sleep with our newborn son but only have a queen size bed, making it uncomfortable for three of us to sleep together. This was a compromise. I had a c-section and despite what some reviews say, I actually loved having this post-op. I didn't even sleep in my bed (or recline for that matter) until 1 week post-op. So, this bassinet is portable and was placed by my recliner the whole week. Very comforting knowing my baby was next to me the entire time. The quality is the only thing I'm slightly disappointed in. The bed base actually feels like it slants downwards or sideways, allowing my son to roll if placed on his side. Sort of scary so I am glad we own and use a sleep positioner. Also, the sheets are extremely tight fitting and after accidentally putting them in the dryer, we had to then stretch them out manually because they no longer fit. Overall, better than a crib for those that want baby nearby and more spacious for those that are considering co-sleeping.Customer Review: Easy on Baby and on the Eyes
Summary: 5 Stars
I used this co-sleeper for both of my sons and it held up beautifully - so well, in fact that our friends' newborn girl is now having a go! As said by the other reviewers, it is very easy to pop up, attach and fold away. It is also the best set-up for night feedings and attachment-sleeping. All three babies have enjoyed sleeping in it, and the beauty of the natural style is that it goes with just about any adult decor (no trying to coordinate your duvet to teddy bears and rainbows) without being uncuddly and is completely ungendered. The various pockets and cubbies are perfect for keeping diapering supplies handy and hidden. As for being cumbersome in the bedroom, I found that it helps to put it as close to the head of the bed as possible (if you can, do without a nightstand for the duration) and then your legs are clear for getting in and out. Also, it makes looking over at each other that much easier.Customer Review: great space saver!
Summary: 5 Stars
We have a very small bedroom in our new house, so the pak 'n play is too big to fit easily as a bassinet, which is what I used with our first son. The mini co sleeper is perfect on the other hand, and the storage space underneath is also a really great feature (can hold lots of extra diapers, nightgowns, sheets, and blankets). The pockets on the top can fit 10-15 diapers and the bottom pockets can hold one of the big size tubs of Aquaphor plus other essentials. It's easy to assemble and break-down for travel. The only down side I can see to it (particularly for those with a small bedroom like ours) is that once the baby outgrows the bassinet stage you will lose the storage space underneath. Regardless of the size of your bedroom, though, I highly recommend this for use for breastfeeding moms or parents who want to safely co-sleep with baby!!