Before Cole arrived we had decided that we didn't need a bassinet or Moses basket for him because his room was so close to ours. We could easily hop out of bed and tend to his needs whenever, no sweat, right? Wrong. Within a week of Cole's arrival we were frantic to find a safe option for co-sleeping. Due to sleep deprivation we did not do a lot of research or shop around. In my haze I remembered seeing this Newborn Rock and Play Sleeper at Babies R Us. It has been the best $49.99 we have spent since the quest for "All Things Baby" began. It is light weight and can be easily carted around the house and it collapses for easy storage. Cole likes it because when he gets excited or upset and moves around he is able to rock himself. I am not a huge fan of the pattern but it is tolerable. I tossed a much cuter and neutral throw over it so it blends into our decor (But that is my hangup-I don't like baby stuff to look like baby stuff. I realize they are necessary items but does it all have to be so obnoxious and bright and ugly?). It definitely helped us get a few more minutes of sleep here and there because we pulled it right up next to our bed, so the babe was nice and close. We can hear and respond to every snorfle and snuffle and all other weird baby noises. It's also great to use throughout the day when we are trying desperately to get something else done.
Result: LOVE IT
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