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instant_oatmeal
05-19-2008, 10:12 PM
Which one did you decide on? Why? Links are fine. :D

Caimbrie
05-19-2008, 10:21 PM
This is the one we chose. I wanted this one because honestly I didn't like any of the others that werent girly :lol

I was set on Greco because I like it better than evenflo and this one is a little bit more compact than the others, which is good because we have limited space. We're not going to use the changing table part.

http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3934607dt.jpg

Lckychrmzz
05-19-2008, 10:21 PM
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2861776

B/c it has good features and matches our living room decor ;)

*Samantha*
05-19-2008, 10:21 PM
I have the Graco one...the pink and grey one. I watned it because origially I was going to be doing alot of traveling while my DH is deployed but last minute things changed ANYWAYS..me and my roomate both agree that the pack in play SUCKS..as the bassinette part..I so don't feel like my baby is safe what so ever sleeping in it..which is why she sleeps with me right now until I get my crib

Caimbrie
05-19-2008, 10:22 PM
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2861776

B/c it has good features and matches our living room decor ;)


That's the other one I liked but Tony said it was girly :lol

Caimbrie
05-19-2008, 10:23 PM
I have the Graco one...the pink and grey one. I watned it because origially I was going to be doing alot of traveling while my DH is deployed but last minute things changed ANYWAYS..me and my roomate both agree that the pack in play SUCKS..as the bassinette part..I so don't feel like my baby is safe what so ever sleeping in it..which is why she sleeps with me right now until I get my crib

It depends on the pack and play you have. The one I have has a VERY sturdy basinette.

2123wife
05-19-2008, 11:47 PM
We have the Graco one in the Willow design. The changing table just isnt elevated like everyone elses is. But its really nice and the bassinett is sturdy;)

Callie
05-19-2008, 11:54 PM
We have the Graco Winnie the Pooh. WE got it as a gift.

FTCWifey
05-19-2008, 11:56 PM
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2959499

I chose this one because it is compact and light. And it is the pink and brown that I love!

Lckychrmzz
05-20-2008, 12:08 AM
That's the other one I liked but Tony said it was girly :lol

Really? I liked the Deco but Tommy said the dots were too girly to use for a 2nd baby lol The G matches the colors in the living room, family room, and dining room and it has the matching highchair so he went along with it. I think he was hoping for all black lol

Lckychrmzz
05-20-2008, 12:10 AM
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2959499

I chose this one because it is compact and light. And it is the pink and brown that I love!

Have you seen the cherry blossom one? It looked super cute online and when I looked at it at the store it resembled baby diarrhea brown and peach, I was so bummed.

Victoria
05-20-2008, 12:11 AM
We just got on inexpensive Graco one with the bassinet insert.

FTCWifey
05-20-2008, 12:13 AM
Have you seen the cherry blossom one? It looked super cute online and when I looked at it at the store it resembled baby diarrhea brown and peach, I was so bummed.

:yes I really liked that one but it is a full size, and I just want a Travel-lite. :(

:edit I wouldn't like it if it were the colour of diarrhea!:lol

I_Love_my_marine
05-20-2008, 12:16 AM
I love this design, I got the stroller and car seat for my son, My husbands aunt sent us this
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8112224

It matches my couches, they are chocolate brown and turquoise! :giggle

*Sarah*
05-20-2008, 04:01 AM
We decided on this one b/c it matches our bassinette:) and I thought it was cute. We are doing baby animals as out theme so it goes great!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/SarahSue0310/playpen.jpg

Midge.T
05-20-2008, 08:08 AM
We have the Graco p n p in Calista. It's the same pattern we have the travel system in. It worked out pretty well. The changing tray, I guess it'd be?, was a bit odd to work with and the bassinet part was simply an elevated version of the floor of the full-depth play pen.

We still use it at grandmas for a crib and when we travel overnight.

The mobile is useless though. It doesn't have a motor so the only way it'll turn is if someone spins it by hand. I jokingly called it "the stationary".

Alexis
05-20-2008, 10:07 AM
I have this one, but its all green...it matches my swing!
I bought it in 2006 when I was pregnant with Aliya, I LOVE the basinette on it, very sturdy and comfy! I only paid $70 for it at the NEX.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2624760

RonniesWifeJen
05-20-2008, 11:45 AM
I have one from Evenflo and one from Kolcraft. I have used them a lot with dd. I even have a graco one at my aunt Laurel's house. I like the evenflo one the best. It's easy to put together and take down. They are all heavy. The kolcraft one is an odd shape which we thought was cool before we had DD. Once we had DD we realized the odd shape took up too much space and really doesn't have a purpose besides looks. The Kolcraft one is also really hard to break down and put up. It's fine if it stays in a guest room at someone's house all the time and doesn't have to move but it's a pain if you use it a lot at different locations. The graco is sometimes hard to get the rails to lock into place and to fold back up. I often have to enlist help. The evenflo one is by far the easiest. It's definatly my travel crib.
When putting one together and tearing one down, remember, do the long rails first. If you try with the short rails first you will fail every time. I also recomend getting one that is a rectangle instead of having curved bars. When it comes to the bassinet part, you use that for such a short period of time, please don't let that be your deciding point. It should be a part of the decision but not the primary decision maker.
The evenflo one I have is caled the madison, I'm sure they don't sell it anymore but you can find ones like it in stores. I'll search for some do's and don't links to support my comments.

Lckychrmzz
05-20-2008, 11:57 AM
:yes I really liked that one but it is a full size, and I just want a Travel-lite. :(

:edit I wouldn't like it if it were the colour of diarrhea!:lol

Have you seen it in person??

RonniesWifeJen
05-20-2008, 12:01 PM
This is very similar to the one I have from graco http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2957926

This is very similar to the one I have from Evenflo that I love
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2503016

This is similar to the one I have from Kolcraft that I hate
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2648727
Kolcraft has stopped making one like this. Probably with good reason. But this is an example of the curved bars and such.

When you are in the store looking at them make sure you try to break down the side rails. If the have a button you pinch or squeeze make sure you can do it easily. They may look easy but I can tell you, I have had many times where I couldn't do it with two hands and had grown men have trouble with it.

~Crystal~
05-20-2008, 12:27 PM
I have this one, but its all green...it matches my swing!
I bought it in 2006 when I was pregnant with Aliya, I LOVE the basinette on it, very sturdy and comfy! I only paid $70 for it at the NEX.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2624760

I have one like this one but mine is the Bancroft collection.

MrsMenchaca
05-20-2008, 12:58 PM
DH and I picked this out. I like it cause I think its pretty neutral, not to boyish and not too girly.

http://www.target.com/Eddie-Bauer-Soothe-Sway-Play/dp/B000X1JUUW

Its a bad picture and it doesnt show the different print on the inside. Ill take a pic of it when I get it.