Graco Day2Night Sleep System, Ardmore

Shipping: Surprisingly fast shipping (for me at least) but it only came from the next state over so that's not too surprising. Box is large but that's not surprising as it does hold a lot after all. Being 7 months pregnant I wasn't the one doing the lifting so I didn't worry about it, with all the bits together I have no issues moving it around and maneuvering etc. but I'm also very active and 5'11" so it might make a difference for smaller people when it comes to weight. Assembly: Yeah.. there's lots of parts. It took me 45 min to an hour to get the various pieces together, it might have gone faster if I had been able to lay it all out to see everything. The directions are good if not great, there were a few places where I wondered where exactly I was suppose to put things but some general exploration and an open mind helped a bit. If I were to do it again I would assemble the drop in top storage/bassinet holder outside the play pen and then put it in just for the sake of maneuvering. Use: I've already had one kid so experience let me know how much I'll be using all the bits and pieces on this, having another bassinet is extremely handy especially with the portable stand and handles. As other reviewers have said the liner for the bassinet not being a sheet and easy to get a replacement for will be annoying but as it's an easy remove and toss in the wash thing I'm not too worried about it. The changing table seems to be fine for the weight range I'll be using it with, I wouldn't want to use it with an excessively active baby but by that point most changing tables/pads are a challenge anyhow and you get use to doing things one handed or running. The 'mattress'/pad/ floor or whatever you want to call the bottom of the play pen has nice padding and will do well for naps and keeping small children in one spot comfortably for reasonable periods of time and seems to be very sturdy. Over all I'm extremely pleased with it and looking forward to using/abusing it through one if not two children depending on how it holds up over the next couple years.

Gave as a gift. It's sturdy, well made and the recipients love it. The changing are is very convenient as is the bassinet area. There are two levels underneath. The higher which you could store diapers, wipes, a couple outfits etc in if you have it set up in your home or someone elses and if you are using the basinett basket for infant. When child gets too big for the basinett basket it can be removed along with the changing area which I believe can be flipped over the side and/or removed and then you can use the upper level mattress area. When the child outgrows this it can be removed and you have the lower section for the baby or toddler. There is a nice sturdy stand for the basinett basket so it can be placed closer to you. The changing area is washable and nicely padded. I am sure my granddaughter will get a lot of use out of this once she is born.

I have yet to use this with my baby girl as she will be arriving June 10th. So far I love the system and see only a few drawbacks/cons to it. Pros: I was confused to what the people were saying about there not being an option for a middle bassinet section for sleep (without portable bassinet) but correct me if I am wrong but that is the reason for the other side opposite of the storage/changing table section. That is why it comes with a vibration feature so you an lay baby in there without portable bassinet. It is bigger than the portable so should last a few months longer than portable. That is a reason I bought this product--so I would not have to move around the portable bassinet (keep in bedroom) and still have a place for baby to sleep when I was on the other level of the home. Works for me! It is well made and sturdy. Nice colors. Cons: an outside storage so that a full middle bassinet could be used would've been helpful but not absolutely necessary. Baby is still safe at the lower level but then again, it takes away the changing table/storage option. All in all, it is a great concept but hopefully they come up with a way to solve all these problems some people are having.

This is a hard working product. Good quality and versatile. I have used it for both my kids. I moved my first child out when my second was born (14 months apart). Its a little hard to put together (mostly because of the part that moves to lift up the changing table). I like that i can take the bassinet with me on trips so my little one has a consistent place to sleep (though I admit I mostly use a Fisher Price Rock n Play for my traveling needs/ all the time because a rock n play is the best thing that has ever happened to me). This one product replaces a bassinet, crib, changing table, and storage. My nursery is small so i needed something compact. I also like the color.

This system is everything you need to bring baby home! Its a little confusing to completely assemble, but once fully assembled, its amazing! The actual packnplay is larger than most. The extra bassinet is perfect to have next to your bed, completely folds down for compact storage and the insert comes off for easy cleaning. There is a lot of storage room for diapers, wipes, extra clothes & many other items under the changing table, which is sturdy and deep so baby wont roll off. I absolutely love this system and has been a life saver for our baby, now a month old. I would recommend this to any expecting parent looking for a sleep system for when baby is little, and then a perfect pack n play for when baby gets older!

When I saw this at a store I immediately knew I needed this for my baby. It is the perfect combo of portable bassinet, changing table and play yard. I had my baby for two months in our room and I absolutely loved that I could place the bassinet in different parts of the room, on the play yard or anywhere in the house. The changing pad is great because it gave me another changing station and saved me a trip across the house. The storage area behind the changing pad is wonderful to have - I stored all my newborn essentials and had them right in my room. Added plus: it's machine washable. A great buy if you are looking to have a newborn in the room.

I wanted to like this set but I ended up returning it. I will say that I really like the crib itself and the color scheme - it is a beautiful stand-alone crib, and the built in bassinet could be nice too. I love multi-use products but this one got a few things wrong. The MP3 player that attaches to the side is weak - the speaker is very poor. I would have preferred if they just installed preset baby music. I also think the changing table and the stand-alone bassinet were poorly designed. I realize those pieces are extras, but I don't think they are worth the extra price tag for this item. The changing pad slopes and isn't stable- it's also too low to comfortably change a baby. I decided to get a stand-alone changing pad to put on my dresser, which was perfect because my baby LOVES hanging out in her changing table. The stand-alone bassinet is pretty small and it doesn't allow me to see the baby while I'm sleeping next to her in my bed. I tried to order a spare liner on Graco's website, but they were continually out of stock every time i checked. I opted for the Halo "bassinest" that has mesh sides- it allows for more air circulation so baby won't get too hot. I was so happy with the easy maneuverability of the Halo "bassinest" - it can be moved 360 degrees and up an down. This Graco bassinet isn't that easy to move & it fits into a metal stand that is easy to tip over if bumped or tripped on. I ended up using my Halo bassinet for my newborn to 5 months, then I sold it online (it held a strong resale value), and then I bought a cheaper Graco Pack n Play without all the extras. Overall, I thought this was a good deal but once I got it and set it up, I regretted it & returned it.

This was the one thing I ordered before baby arrived that was a true "splurge" for us. Yes we could get by without it but it has made life so much easier. I unexpectedly had to have a c-section so having the baby bedside in the bassinet for feedings after recovery was super helpful. The quality of the bassinet is better than others I have seen in stores and we like that you can lift out the carrier and move the stand where ever you want. I put a waterproof cloth (intended to put on the top of changing pad covers) in the bassinet to make cleanup easy. We haven't used the pack in play as much but we have it in the family room for quick diaper changes. We plan on using it more for when baby gets bigger and for when we go out of town. We expect the set to last us for future babies. One thing to note, it did take us a while to put the pack and play together (aprox. 20-30 min) at times some of the instructions were confusing. Make sure you take your time and really look things over.