this is all you need when bringing home your new baby! if you are on the fence BUY IT! we take it everywhere with us, especially when we know we may be someplace the baby could fall asleep, grandparents house, friends house... it really changed the way our munchkin slept, just the way you will read about in all the other reviews... he went from a terrible sleeper to a champion! however where we found the most value was that when we travel or when the kiddos stay at grandmas house nothing changes... there are no new smells or new environments because where he lays his head is just like at home, it is like packing up the entire crib to bring for a weekend trip.... it really is amazing! He has slept in his dockatot since he was 3 months old and now is 13 months, we haven't moved up sizes yet because he really like the one he has, and just within the last month it has gotten to small for him.

I bought this when my newborn was about 5 weeks old, and he slept soundly in it until about 7 months! I know he was pretty much sleeping through the night due to the DockATot! We loved having a safe place for him to sleep in our bed. It was great to bring on trips with us, he never had to adjust to a new sleeping arrangement because his bed never changed! We also used it for naps & tummy time. I recommend this to all of my friends as, my number 1 must have baby product! The only reason we stopped using it was because he grew out of it. I have is safely stored in case we have a 2nd =) Also, very easy to clean!

this is all you need when bringing home your new baby! if you are on the fence BUY IT! we take it everywhere with us, especially when we know we may be someplace the baby could fall asleep, grandparents house, friends house... it really changed the way our munchkin slept, just the way you will read about in all the other reviews... he went from a terrible sleeper to a champion! however where we found the most value was that when we travel or when the kiddos stay at grandmas house nothing changes... there are no new smells or new environments because where he lays his head is just like at home, it is like packing up the entire crib to bring for a weekend trip.... it really is amazing! He has slept in his dockatot since he was 3 months old and now is 13 months, we haven't moved up sizes yet because he really like the one he has, and just within the last month it has gotten to small for him.

I debated getting a Dock-a-Tot for the longest time because of the cost which was a little more than our budget. Finally got it when my son was about 3 months old. He was sleeping 2 hours at a time and his first night in the Dock-a-Tot he slept almost 6 hours straight!!! I felt like a new woman the next morning!!! He took all of his naps and slept overnight in the Dock until he was about 8 months. Now we are debating buying the Grand for him. I have heard that some babies didn't like the Dock but my baby sure did!

I bought the doc a tot while sleep deprived in the wee hours and couldn't believe that I had spent that much money on this item. But, it is very well made and we used it all of the time. I still think it is way overpriced for what you are getting, but I felt completely safe letting my son sleep in it, it was so easy to travel with (I would even pack it in a suitcase in carryon!), and he used it so much that it was worth the money spent and I would do it again.

It was a great decision to purchase the dock. My baby slept in it overnight consistently from 6 weeks to 4 months, actually slept (and so did my husband and I), and seamlessly transitioned to her bassinet by 4 months. I believe the dock helped her build the confidence to eventually sleep through the night (8+ hours) by 6 months because she was snug and we could comfort her easily. I reccommend the dock to all new parents!

We LOVE our DockATot! We were hesitant on making such a big purchase, but we are so glad we did! We didn't want to co-sleep with our baby girl because of the risks, so we decided to invest in a DockATot for safer co-sleeping. Our girl sleeps for 5+ hours each night. We are glad we took the chance on our DockATot!!

Before purchasing I read a bunch of reviews an watched some YouTube videos which were all positive. So when I received my doc I was surprised when my son did not like it at all. He would last about 20 min asleep and I would have to take his m out and put him back in the pack an play to sleep. The doc a tot was too expensive and I was unable to return it. So naturally I was very disappointed in this item.

I bought this when my daughter was two months old. I don't feel like it made a big difference with how she slept like other reviews say; however, I love the dock a tot for several reasons. One, for the portability. I love that I can easily take the dock a tot anywhere with me. I have taken it in trips and just to relatives houses for naps. It's so easy to grab and go. Also, in my own house, I love that I can put it anywhere when she naps. Two, for the safety. It's totally breathable and I never have to worry about my daughter rolling over and suffocating. It's easy to wash and clean. Overall I would definitely recommend this to other parents, not as a necessity but as an added convenience and option. I would purchase again!

I would give this 5 stars if it wasn't so expensive for such a short window of use. That being said - it was really helpful with our newborn. She slept in it inside her crib from the night we brought her home because it was so cozy for her (she's our third so I wasn't anxious this time around about her being in the next room instead of right next to me!) When we took her to Maui at 6 weeks old we brought the DockATot with us and she slept in the crib with it, by the pool, and basically anywhere we were. We even shoved it into our stroller and she slept while we walked around! We also stayed at a hotel for a week when we went as a family to Disneyland and she just slept in the DockATot in a pack n' play. The only downside was she grew out of it just past 3 months and we could no longer use it.

I had/still have a pretty bad sleeper. At 3 months I started teaching him to sleep alone.. He could otherwise only nap being held and sleep at night curled up right next to me. I started putting him on his side in the dock keeping a close eye on him and it started to work like a dream. I think it feels more like he's being held, almost acts as a light swaddle. Brought it on vacation and use it in our bed sometimes when i want to sleep on my stomach. Only complaint is it seems to shrink a bit when washed and is a little difficult to put back together.

My daughter is three months old and has been sleeping in it since birth... she absolutely loves it...

Our DockATot is by far the best purchase we have made for our little one! Our little one sleeps so well and I have to think the DockATot has a lot to do with it. She's always so cozy! It's also super easy to travel with and clean. I highly recommend purchasing a DockATot Deluxe.

I am absolutely obsessed with the dockatot! I wouldn't trust my son sleeping in anything else. Thank you dockatot!!!

Got the deluxe for my (now 5 month old) new baby, and used it the first day home from the hospital. She has slept amazing at night pretty consistently since then! She now sleeps 10-12 hours at night in her dock! It has also helped tremendously in the transition out of swaddling and I anticipate it will be a great aid as we make a military move overseas next month.

We use both the DockaTot Deluxe and Grand and couldn't be happier with both purchases. My baby loves the security of the DockaTot as it reminds him of being held. He sleeps great in it, and we are so thankful we have it!

I bought the Dockatot for my expecting niece. She loves it, the baby is always in it. Great to use around the house and mostly when visiting people. I even saw her use it in the car seat. It is surely worth the price!

We used this for our newborn the first night home from the hospital and have used it daily ever since! She can nap in it or lounge without worry! We are currently using it to help her transition into her crib. Incredibly useful product!

Our DockATot has been a lifesaver ever since my son was only 2 weeks old. He hated his bassinet and only wanted to sleep in my arms or in my bed. This made me nervous as I did not feel safe bedsharing. Sleep deprived, I had heard about the DockATot and saw all the amazing reviews and decided to take a chance and get our own. My son gave us his first 5 hours stretch the first night he slept in his Dock. I love that it allows me to be right next to him and be able to be close just in case he needs anything. I'm just sad that at 5 months he is almost too big for it.

I was so excited to get the dockAtot...i was ready for a good night sleep...but honestly nothing has changed with his sleeping habits...he still doesnt sleep that well...

My little one refused to sleep in it. Cried and cried and cried. My LO is exclusively breast fed and didn't like to have to be moved and taken out to eat. Buy pillows the are mort comfortable and effective. So expensive for it not to be useful.

My baby sleeps really well in the DockATot. It makes her feel snug and secure. Only downfall is that the clasp at the bottom is weak and easily unclasps all the time! My husband even tried to move her from our bed into her room in it when she was a few weeks old and she fell right through the bottom onto the floor! It was terrifying. Now that we learned from that we are extra careful because we know it's not reliable.

Well I had this for the last couple months and I was super excited about this . I even sold my halo bassinet for this because that wasn't working either . My 2 month old daughter will lay in it while awake for a little bit but doesn't actually sleep in it . The idea was great and all the reviews but she still prefers to lay on my bed over this , I'm still trying to get this to work Bc I really wanted to love it . I just thought with all the great reviews that it would be a perfect fit for us . Still trying but just may not be for her .

I have a four month old and bought my dock a tot when he was about two months old. It hasn't helped with his sleep unfortunately. It is a good idea and does make co-sleeping safer. It works well for tummy time. But it was not the sleep helper for our little guy, he still wakes up 5 times or more a night and doesn't nap more than 40 minutes.

Our little man had a strong Moro reflex and a talent similar to Houdini and kept getting out of his swaddle. The Dockatot did a great job of hugging him to sleep in his bassinet and then in his crib. We take it with us when we travel and it helps bring consistency to the baby's sleep schedule. I only wish that an organic option were available.

The doc attached was great for naps however it didn't do too much for our nighttime sleeping

Our dockatot was great for the first three months of our little guy's life. Now he's three months and almost 16 pounds, and the dockatot is a little too narrow For him; he doesnt seem to be comfortable in it anymore. We still use it for him to chill in when mom showers or for play time, but it's not working for co-sleeping any longer.

Our little man had a strong Moro reflex and a talent similar to Houdini and kept getting out of his swaddle. The Dockatot did a great job of hugging him to sleep in his bassinet and then in his crib. We take it with us when we travel and it helps bring consistency to the baby's sleep schedule. I only wish that an organic option were available.

I had such trouble with my first born that I bought a dockatot for my second. It's well made and I personally love it. I wouldn't say that it has changed my babies sleeping patterns though. She's 5 mo now and we've almost grown out of our dockatot. It was certainly a nice option for a safe, comfortable place to put my daughter down. I'd certainly recommend this product but tell parents not to expect a miracle.

The deluxe DockATot is the best purchase I have ever made. Ever. We love it. Our son loves it. We couldn't be happier! We all sleep better and it's so portable, but what I love most is your commitment to quality and knowing he is sleeping on a safe surface. It's even helped alleviate some of the flatness in his head...

Our 3 month old sleeps in this every night, couldn't live without it! I feel so much safer knowing he's right beside me.

I purchased the DockATot Delux before my daughter was born. We started using it as soon as we brought her home and by 6-8 weeks she was sleeping in it overnight with a full nights sleep!

I bought this shortly after bringing home our baby and am so thankful I did. She has slept wonderfully in the DockATot and both my husband and I have peace of mind about bed sharing with her. It's such a comfort knowing that all the materials are breathable so we don't have to worry about her when she sleeping at night or during nap time. This has been the best baby purchase we've made and I can't stop recommending the DockATot to new parents! It really has been a sleep saver!

I was hesitant at first about taking the plunge to get a dock after my son was born. Now having it, I wish I would have purchased this sooner! My babe slept through the night the first night in his dock. He's my little snuggler and the dock makes him feel super cozy.

The dockatot has been the best investment for my twin boys! They sleep so much better now that we have these. They were in rock n plays and we didn't know how we were going to transition them to their cribs. This was the answer.

My husband and I hadn't planned on letting our newborn sleep in our bed - we had a bassinet set up next to our bed that we thought would work well. Our son had other plans. Within the first several nights home, it was clear that he would not sleep well unless he was in our bed. Desperate for sleep, we allowed it - but we were worried about our son's safety. We wanted to make sure he couldn't roll over, and that we couldn't roll over onto him. A colleague let us borrow her DockATot. After one night we were sold and bought our own. Matthew slept soundly in between my husband and I and we slept better knowing that we couldn't accidentally roll over onto him. It also has made it easier to travel with Matthew: he has no trouble sleeping in different beds as long as he's in his DockATot. We LOVE it.

Don't know how I would survive new motherhood without the dock a tot!

A friend recommended the DockATot to me because she knew I was having a hard time getting my son to stay asleep. After a week getting used to the Dock, he was sleeping through the night. I love that I don't have to worry about him rolling around or getting stuck anywhere. My son has also started rolling over in his sleep and it's a relief to know how breathable the Dock is, from experience, we know for sure. He is 6 months old now, so we still have the Deluxe for a couple months, but I will definitely be moving up to the Grand when the time comes.

Of all the baby gear, this is one of the most indispensable items. I love that it let's our baby and her mom and dad sleep so closely together and safely.

I bought this when my daughter was 2 weeks old. She didn't sleep any better in it than the rock n play at first but having her so close at night has helped tremendously. As she grew into it and it snuggled her closer, I would say that it did help her sleep. She's now 3 months and gets a 5 sometimes 6 hour stretch at night in this which is great for us. I would definitely purchase again.

Baby sleeps all night. Happened about a week after getting our dock.

We have been using the deluxe since my daughter came home from the hospital. SHE loves it, WE love it!! Best sleeper ever. It so light and yet so comfortable for the babies. I feel so happy knowing I can have her sleeping right next to me through out the night. We will be buying the other size once she turns 8 months. I'm so obsessed with this sleeper! I take it from room to room and on trips!!! It's a must have in my book!

We have used this with our second son. It has completely been a game changer for us. The DockATot fits in our bassinet perfectly and makes bedtime a breeze. It's also allowed me to safely snuggle in bed with him or travels around the house if needed. This is the one product I tell new moms is a must have!!! I've seen people making a cheaper version of this product, but I love how tested this is. The reassurance that my baby is absolutely safe is well worth early penny. We will definitely be getting the next size up when he grows out of this one.

Best baby purchase we made!!! We received it when my daughter was a week old and have used it every day till we moved her into her own bed!

I was desperate to get my little man to sleep any other way than being held so I was willing try about anything! I am so glad we decided to try the dockatot early on! He actually is even putting himself to sleep in the dockatot and you can tell he still feels like he's being held and comforted. We love this product so much!

The dock a tot is amazing! Our daughter has used it from the beginning and loves it! We have recommended it and had multiple friends buy and love it also!

We received our Dock while we were still in the hospital. It was the first thing we put our son in when we got home from the hospital and we never looked back. Using the dock-a-tot was the only way ALL of us could sleep! It was how I showered and cooked which if your a mom know those are luxuries! I recommend this to everyone! Worth every penny!

We bought the DockATot when my daughter was a month old and she's been sleeping in it ever since. Since she was 3 months she's been sleeping through the night which we credit to the comfort of the DockATot!

We have used it since coming home from the hospital and adore it. It even travels with us!

Bought this for my daughter for her second child. Wish we had it for the first.