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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice, but not perfect, good overall value, July 28, 2008
We chose this over a standard furniture bassinet, or the one by Eddie Bauer that is carried by Babies 'R Us and Target. It is better looking than those, and the motion / sounds made it seem like a good buy.
Pros:
- Nice looking, not chintzy in appearance, good quality
- Built-in sounds are good, our baby actually likes the heartbeat sound- never thought those would really work, but he cries the second it comes off (at one month old, anyway).
- Back/forth motion seems to help if he is a little restless, although it's no substitute for holding him
Cons:
- the sounds play only for a pre-set time, then you have to hit the button again- like I said, our guy cries instantly, whether he seems asleep or not, the second the sounds stop. And the sounds only play for a few minutes before they turn off. I don't believe there is a way to change this.
- the motion is a little noisy in my opinion, not terrible, but certainly not dead quiet.
- the color choice is what it is, no way to choose or change it. it doesn't match anything in our house, but that's just the way it is.
- a tad bit smaller (actual bassinet part) than some cheaper alternatives- our boy may grow out of it fairly soon, because he is long.
Overall, nice, but the next version should be better if they fix these issues.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Nice, not perfect, needs improvement., June 19, 2008
I chose to buy this after doing a lot of research and reading a lot of reviews on various sites. Unfortunately, I found a lot of reviews seem to gloss over the important to know flaws and focus on the not so important stuff. As a mom of three awaiting my fourth, I have been around the baby product block MANY a time. The reviews I've read seem to make light of the noticable functionality flaws and make this product seem like a better buy than it really is, no offense intended to other reviewers, just my opinon.
Positives:
1) Nice looking overall; fabric is not cheap, well put together (see cons as well)
2) Gliding motion works ok and the music is quite nice (see cons as well)
3) A sturdy product, you don't worry about it falling apart with baby in it
4) An ok price for a FULL size, BIG bassinet, especially with free shipping. If it goes on sale for cheaper after you purchase it contact customer service for a price adjustment...Amazon is notorious for doing this! (see cons as well)
5) Large size is great for larger babies (like mine) who tend to outgrow smaller, more portable size bassinets quickly.
Negatives:
1) (As another commenter mentioned) The sounds play only for a pre-set time, then you have to hit the button again, a remote would have been a good idea.
2) The gliding motion while it does glide, is a bit noisy and a little less than smooth for my comfort level.
3) The colors overall are misrepresented in the picture. The legs appear black and some of the fabric appear a yellowish color. In actuality the fabric is a lime-ish green and all metal is brown and wood almost a cherry/ brown.
4) This is a very big and heavy bassinet. Measure your space before buying and compare to the measurements listed. It is not one you will want to bring up and downstairs but rather leave in one place.
5) While it has wheels to roll it around on one side of the legs, they don't work very well and the legs scratched my laminate floor.
6) The mattress was my breaking point...it is stiff, thin and hard. The included sheet is scratchy even after washing. I would most likely have purchased one of those foam inserts that help with flat head syndrome as I don't feel this mattress is at all adequate. Anyone who says the mattress is good, comfortable or adequate...OY!? A serious oversight by Fisher-Price!
7) The fabrics do not come off easily in any respects. You will spend a lot of time unscrewing fabrics from the frame if you get anything on them and aren't happy with just wiping the stains with a cloth (think spit up, poop explosions, pet hair, dustiness etc.)
Overall ok, but just like in the past with other Fisher-Price products (and as I said, this is my fourth baby and have been through MANY a product change), I am certain they will fix these issues and come up with an overall better product.
I sold this bassinet privately to someone who was a little more happy with it than I was, and they got to see it in person/measure it and their space before buying it. I purchased something else; a large cradle by Green Tree Frog designs that came with a real Sealy mattress and gorgeous accessories, that I love for a similar price on sale.
Hope this helps...
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Expensive and cumbersome, July 1, 2008
Size - The entire bassinet is bigger than I thought it would be. The handles on the sides really stick out, so make sure you have enough room. When assembled, it is about 40" wide and 36" tall (56" tall inc canopy). However, the actual sleeping area inside of the bassinet seems smaller than others I have seen. I would say that almost all babies will outgrow this before 3 months old.
Mattress - Very, very thin. Smells like chemicals (made of vinyl and polyurethane foam). The mattress is oval and measures 17" across and 27" long. Vinyl contains a chemical called phthalates (used to make the plastic pliable) which has been liked to health problems, including possible male reproductive defects. Vinyl & foam also off-gas harmful VOC's. In fact, certain major retailers are no longer carrying vinyl shower curtains for this reason. Definitely let this whole thing air out for as long as you can before putting baby in it. After having this bassinet sitting assembled for over a month before my baby arrived, the inside of the bassinet basket (baby's sleeping area) still smells like chemicals. I think it's a combination of the mattress and the particle board base under it. This is a major negative for me.
Sheet - One sheet is included. It is about as stiff and scratchy as you can get, even after washing.
Features - The gliding mechanism seems to work ok and doesn't make a huge amount of noise (mine doesn't click at all). There is some noise though - it sounds like a rhythmic, grinding motor. The sounds from the speaker seem to be of good quality (nature noise, music, or heartbeat).
Other issues - When you are not using the gliding feature, the bassinet basket seems to wobble if you touch it. (feels loose) I find this annoying when trying to pat my baby on the back to settle him and the whole bed is wobbling and making noise. Also, you have to rely on battery power only, with no plug in option.
In hindsight, I wish I would have just purchased a basic co-sleeper unit and kept things simple. Although this bassinet looks great, it takes up too much room and isn't large enough inside to last very long. The chemical smell really bothers me, so I haven't used it very much and plan to sell it soon. I wish I could have seen it in a store before buying.
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