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The First Years Close and Secure Sleeper

by The First Years
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (250 customer reviews)

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  • Used in adult bed between pillows
  • Head and foot barriers minimize risk of entrapment
  • Folds for travel and storage
  • Machine-washable sheet and cover
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Technical Details
Item Weight3 pounds
Product Dimensions17.5 x 16.5 x 6.2 inches
UPC071463031719
Item model numberY3171
Target genderUnisex
Material TypePolyester
  
Additional Information
ASINB00012CHFI
Best Sellers Rank #605 in Baby (See top 100)
Shipping Weight3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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The First Years deceptively simple Close & Secure Sleeper allows you to feed, soothe, monitor, and bond with baby in the comfort of your own bed. Meant to be used from birth until baby rolls over or pushes up on their own, the sleeper is anchored to your bed by a large flap that tucks under your mattress. The patented Airflow design of the hollow frame and breathable mesh fabric keep air circulating and baby cool.

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The sleeper folds up nicely for convenient portability and compact storage.
A durable, cloth-covered U-shaped "wall" surrounds baby’s head and torso to limit their movement and help prevent parents from rolling onto them. The soft head barrier reduces the risk of entrapment, while the foot wedge--which can be used as a sleep positioner in future months--ensures baby stays snugly inside the sleep area. The supportive bottom is a cozy resting spot with the included soft cover, vinyl covered mattress, and removable, machine washable mattress sheet.

Reassurance and safety weren’t the only things The First Years folks thought of when creating this sleeper. Other benefits include its portability, a nightlight, and transitional use. For travel convenience, the Close & Secure folds up easily, is lightweight, and sports a carrying handle. Once baby has outgrown it, this feature means that it can also be compactly stored until needed again. A built-in nightlight allows you to quietly check on your bundle of joy during the night and provides enough illumination for feedings without waking your partner. When you are ready to transition baby to the crib, this sleeper can go with them--simply place it in the crib until baby is used to their new setting.

Two AA batteries are required for the nightlight.

Product Description

Keep your precious little miracle within arm's reach at night with The First Years Close & Secure Sleeper. This clever sleeper allows you to feed, soothe, monitor and bond with your newborn while keeping your baby securely positioned when sleeping in your bed. The soft-sided but firm design helps limit Baby's movements in your bed and also helps to prevent adult rollovers. Features a soft, comfortable head-barrier and airflow cover with a hollow frame designed to minimize the risk of entrapment. Soft, breathable mesh sides allow air to circulate around your infant as she sleeps. A foot barrier keeps Baby from shifting outside the protective sleep area. Includes a vinyl-covered mattress with removable sheet and a built-in, soft-glow nightlight on the cover that lets you see baby without turning overhead lights on. The sleeper can also be placed in Baby's crib as she to make transitioning from your bed to her crib easier. Handy, portable design folds for storage and travel. From birth until infant begins to roll over or push up unassisted. Sheet and airflow cover are polyester/cotton and are machine washable. Imported.


Customer Reviews

Now she either sleeps between us in our bed or in the Safe and Secure Sleeper inside her playard. K. Avigael  |  69 reviewers made a similar statement
Our baby was 20.5" at birth and at 2 months now barely fits. Minidee  |  19 reviewers made a similar statement
In short, I think this is a great product if your child will sleep in it. Elizabeth  |  15 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
199 of 214 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great if you have a small or average sized baby. August 10, 2006
BEWARE to parents of larger and/or longer babies!!

My daughter weighed 11+ pounds and was 23.5 inches long when she was born, so while this is a GREAT sleep positioner or portable bassinet (it's soft, secure, portable, etc.), the actual interior length is ONLY 24 inches.

There is also a NON-removeable wedge at the end of the sleeping surface that impedes foot room, if there was some way to remove it I would have done so, if only to get more use out of it and to prevent her from throwing her legs over the sides (which she does in her bassinet as well).

As a result, my 8 week old daughter outgrew this long ago which was a major disappointment since I was hoping to use it for the transition to her crib. This wasn't exactly an inexpensive item either, so unless your baby is MUCH smaller than mine, I would suggest finding a sleep positioner that has an open end so that you can get more use out of it, for a longer period of time.
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65 of 69 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful September 15, 2006
We LOVED this item. We were concerned about rolling over on our daughter while we had her sleeping in our bed, so this item avoided that problem. We could check on her during the night and feed her without getting out of bed. We used it for the first nearly 4 months, until she actually got so big that we cut the end off (obviously, not recommended) so she could stretch her legs for the last few weeks (she was unusually tall at 4 months, at 27"). I can see using this only with a king-sized bed. One would be too cramped in a queen-sized bed. Note that each parent will have to use separate top blankets and sheets on either side of the sleeper. The only downsides were (1) the nightlight, which I found useless because the light points up and so did not illuminate her face. However, the light is removable, so I suppose one could use it by taking it out. And (2), the manufacturer did not make extra fitted sheets last time I checked. The sheet has velcro which keeps the little mattress in place (although it does not move much), and loose sheets are not recommended for reasons of safety. Therefore, if the sheet gets soiled in the middle of the night, then good luck. The mattress did flatten a little where her head was by the end of 4 months. I have seen comments that the mattress is not soft, but it's really softer than our crib mattress. The entire unit is machine washable (once certain parts are removed, which is easy), and we dried the whole thing in the dryer. We would have brought the sleeper with us on a trip we took after she turned 4 months if she hadn't grown out of it so early. The item was perfect until we transitioned her to her crib at 4 months.
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87 of 95 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Better options than this July 3, 2004
By Suzy
This item looks like a great solution as a co-sleeper but it is not. Problem #1: It's 17inches wide & only fits on a Eastern King size bed if there is a normal size parent on either side of this sleeper. Problem #2: Sheet is not standard & contains long strip of velcro that attaches to everything else in your laundry & has to be discarded since becomes tangled mess. Problem #3: It's interior is only 24 inches long, so baby quickly outgrows it. Problem #4: Exterior wall is very hard so parent's head can hit not to mention baby's head as well. What to buy instead: a changing pad that is cradle shaped to fit between the parents for about $25. It takes standard sheets (without velcro) & is soft, allowing parents to curl up with their baby while in bed & allows baby to still have her/his own space & be secure.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice sleeper for the money
I wasn't sure about this sleeper based on some of the other reviews, but I like mine. My baby was almost 10 lbs and 22 inches long at birth, and he's now about 12 lbs at one month... Read more
Published 1 day ago by L. Hilton
3.0 out of 5 stars Need king size bed to use this
Need king size bed to use this, ours was queen and was little bit uncomfortable to use this but was of great use first month when you don't want your baby to sleep far from you.
Published 5 days ago by koolbindi
4.0 out of 5 stars met our needs, but baby out grew it fast
This helped us transition from NICU to home. We weren't ready to put him in crib and didn't have a bassinet or want to invest in one. Read more
Published 7 days ago by sippie
5.0 out of 5 stars great
easy to used. very light weight. knowing that the baby is safe between parents. worried free. the price was good for the product.
Published 8 days ago by Christopher Fuller
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good as a gift
I gave it as a gift and they were very happy it. They told me it has been very useful for trips and weekend visits to family and friends.
Published 9 days ago by übung
5.0 out of 5 stars love
i really liked the light feature and it was great because the sides are hard so my husband and i felt safer having her in bed with us.
Published 14 days ago by hljohnson
2.0 out of 5 stars Used it once!
I purchased this to aid in co sleeping with my baby. I washed it once I received it, and I feel after the wash, though I followed the instructions, it didn't seem to fit together... Read more
Published 15 days ago by jennifer S
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, not very adjustable
It is good for 0-2 month old baby. After that baby can't fit in this sleeper. Leg protector is not adjustable, so you can't increase length of bed.
Published 17 days ago by Sandeep Gupta
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what we needed
Great sleeper. Right size. I feel comfortable using this product as the positioner pillow had horrible reviews and a chemical smell. Can't wait for my newborn to use it.
Published 20 days ago by Snakebite
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product but too short
We got this based on much research and reading many reviews. We love having our daughter between us. She was born at over 21 inches (53. Read more
Published 24 days ago by M. Staas
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