Fisher-Price Deluxe Newborn Rock n' Play Lightweight Plush Sleeper

by Fisher-Price

• An inclined seat to make napping more comfortable
• Extra deep seat with a structured insert for baby?s comfort and security
• Features gentle rocking action with a push from mom
• Luxurious, soft fabrics with cute bunny ears to cradle baby
• Lightweight and easy to use

Product Description

Color: Snugabunny

From the Manufacturer

Soothe, Nap, or Play! What makes this seat perfect for newborns is that it's extra deep with a structured insert that surrounds them in comfort and makes them feel secure. The seat is also inclined, which makes napping more comfortable for babies who need their heads elevated. And with help from mom, baby can rock the day away—soothe, nap or play! Other features include three-point restraint to keep baby secure, a toy bunny for soothing & entertaining, and a washable insert for comfort and support. Plus it's very lightweight, so it's easy to move around the house.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

171 of 177 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Save $$$, this replaces a LOT of other baby gear!! February 21, 2012

By LawyerMom TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Color Name:Snugabunny|Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

I am currently expecting my second child after a long hiatus after my first. The first time around, I can tell you, I bought every baby item there was. This was pre-recession and money flowed a lot more freely -- plus, all that mommy guilt --> Don't you want the best for your child? So, I got the fancy bassinet, the Mini Co-Sleeper, baby bouncer, baby swing, crib, vibrating chair, the works.... Well, a lot has changed since then. As my daughter got older, I realized which stuff was essential and which things were fodder or luxury items that I shouldn't have bought (hint: you can't always tell by the price). Moreover, the recession put many of us into a frugal state of mind. People shouldn't be impressed by how much money you can throw away, but on how wisely you spend what you have.

So, this time around, I'm doing things a LOT more wisely and re-using or borrowing a lot of baby items--particularly when it comes to stuff baby will outgrow in the first 6 months. But wouldn't you know? This Fisher Price Snugabunny Rock n' Play sleeper has me soooo excited! And I would not hesitate to tell every new expecting mom to rush out and get one.

First, let me describe the item. It reminds me of a bassinet/sling combo. Rather than having an entirely flat surface to sleep on, the fabric is suspended from two arms to gently wrap the baby so that he/she feels snug. Moreover, the fabric is hung at a slant, so that the baby lays at a slight incline. This is AWESOME since so many babies seem to have reflux issues nowadays. My baby, despite all the expensive baby gear we stocked the home with, ended up preferring to sleep in her infant car seat. Well, this sleeper ends up mimicking that enclosed and inclined position of the car seat--only elevating it for Mom & Dad's convenient reach and making it incredibly more comfortable for baby with plush fabric and less bulky safety straps. Not only can I imagine that this sleeper replace bedside bassinets and co-sleepers, it could conceivably replace crib wedges/pillows to incline baby, reduce prescription antacid usage for babies whose reflux can be improved by positioning, and even replace swaddling (and I had ever so expensive swaddle blankets which I loved, but are still costly) for babies who need just a bit of a snug environment.

Other great features that I noticed upon second glance:
* The legs are actually curved. So the sleeper can be rocked to help baby have some soothing movement. And *potentially* replace those baby bouncers or even baby swings.
* The plush fabric is entirely removable and machine washable. (There's actually a second removable plush insert for smaller infants who need more cushioning.)
* The sides of the fabric are made of mesh, to allow airflow and prevent baby from becoming overheated. (Disadvantage: if you've ever had a baby explode out of his/her diaper, you know the mess it can make. I can imagine that the mess could get through this mesh and onto the support fabric beneath--which is not as easily removable nor machine washable.)
* A little plush bunny toy is included, which is attached to a plastic ring. You can remove this for baby to play with, attach to your car seat or stroller as a sort of mobile toy, use as a teething ring, or leave it attached to the safety strap to weigh it down when not belting your child in or hold it out of the way when putting baby in and out of the sleeper.
* The support sling is fabricated in a way that the baby still has plenty of support for his/her hips, unlike with a plain fabric swing which could hold the baby's hips too snug and push the legs together. This is incredibly important in that the risk of hip dysplasia or dislocation is greatest in the first few months of life when the ligaments are still very pliable. You want the legs to be able to spread out, rather than being pushed together and the sleeper has plenty of room for baby's hip extension. Read more on hip dysplasia and baby products here: [...]
* Portability!!! Aside from the fact that the sleeper was incredibly light and easy to assemble from all its pieces, it actually requires the pushing of just two buttons to fold up flat to store under a bed or to put in the car. I can easily imagine using this in place of a Pack N Play or travel bed when hitting the road for vacation. While the components could easily reduce into a compact space (you'll see that the package in which the sleeper arrives is very reasonable), the sleeper does not come with a carrying bag which would make it easy to transport onto an airplane (hint, hint Fisher Price) unlike the mini co-sleeper or pack 'n plays.

Final notes: The maximum baby weight for this item is 25 lbs. It's a couple feet high, so it comes up about mid-thigh on me and is even with my couch. So if you're using it as a co-sleeper, you may have quite a reach to get to baby from your bed unless your mattress sits low on the floor like mine.

Full-hearted recommendation and a deserved 5 stars. I wonder why this wasn't invented earlier?
Please feel free to post any comments or questions. If you found this review helpful, please let me know!

49 of 56 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute MUST HAVE! December 14, 2011

By Keith Corbin

Color Name:Snugabunny|Amazon Verified Purchase

As first time parents, I think the biggest thing going into those first few nights is to realize that you're going to want to do everything you can to keep you baby safe and you sane. The first night with my son, we tried the crib, he wanted nothing to do with that. The second night we borrowed a bassinet. That would work for about an hour. Then someone mentioned our baby might have some reflux, which is very common in infants. We immediately went out to the local baby store and bought the older versions of this (Fisher-Price Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleeper, Yellow)

That worked for about a week, we immediately noticed he was sleeping better and more content at night.

As soon as we saw this product go up on Amazon we ordered it with overnight delivery (Love Prime!). He sleeps so much better in this that the prior one, most likely because the Snugabunny series is designed to cradle them more. This has an inset that cradles their body and their head in a nice soft padding. The older version does NOT have this.

SETUP:
This thing literally can be set up in minutes, It's 4 metal pieces and some fabric. Instructions are clear and the metal pieces are molded in a way that you can't put the wrong pieces in the wrong hole.

WASH-ABILITY:
The entire fabric bedding, including the inserts can be washed on cold, gentle, and tossed in the dryer on low. This is key for us as accidents and spit up WILL happen.

PORTABILITY:
This thing is light and folds with the push of two buttons. It's great to throw in the car if you're going somewhere where you might want to lay your little one down.

OTHER NOTES:
- Easily rocks
- Only about 30 inches tall, keep that in mind if you have a tall bed (we have a very tall bed without issues)
- Matches other Snugabunny series items such as the swing, my son loves them BOTH (Fisher-Price My Little Snugabunny Cradle 'n Swing)
- The bedding side is a mesh and breathable, this is very nice and eases a parents mind.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars BE CAREFUL!! August 1, 2012

By Sarah

Color Name:Snugabunny|Amazon Verified Purchase

I purchased this for my son who has acid reflux and various allergies. I had read all the negative flathead reviews on the older model, and was a bit apprehensive, hoping that they had rectified the problem being a newer model. I even took it to our pediatrician. The dr. said it was soft enough he didn't see how it could cause flat head. He slept well in it, 4 to 6 hours at a time, and helped with the reflux immensely, so we did use it, but only for sleep time. The rest of the time he was held, carried, wrapped, tummy time etc. I kept a close eye and continually checked for flat spots which I never saw. After 3 months I noticed his head shape was changing, and upon doing research realized he had the beginnings of brachycelphaly, which I hadn't heard of. Then I noticed the slope of the sleeper matched the slope of my son's head. And because he wasn't able to move his head from side to side easily, it allowed for his head to grow outward. His head essentially molded to the shape and slope of the head portion of the sleeper. And my Dr. Kept commenting on the lack of strengh in his shoulders and neck, which I later found out is caused by being in a set sleeping position. He was born with torticolitis which worsened despite home therapy. We stopped using the sleeper immediately and moved him to a crib. After 2 weeks of non use his head is already going back to normal. We have an appointment with a ped neurosurgeon to check on his brachycelphaly next week. I am hoping we won't need to helmet him. All that being said, I think some babies are more prone to plagiocephaly than others. I cant say the sleeper caused the problem, but i think it DEFINITELY can exacerbate existing conditions. I think this was true with my son's torticollitis and helped create the misshape. So I am cautioning parents to keep an eye on your baby's head shape, especially if they have any muscle or neck strength issues!!