First off, let mr start by saying that I hardly ever write product reviews. My wife and I recently had our first child and were looking to find a sensible, practical, and versatile product to use as a co-sleeper. After hours and hours of research, we decided to purchase the Dockatot. Our decision was primarily based on the product's outstanding reviews and viral internet hype. We had very high hopes for the Dockatot and were extremely excited to try it out.
Unfortunately, we have since experienced nothing but sheer disappointment and overwhelming dissatisfaction, to say the least.
Upon arrival and straight out of the box, the Dockatot appeared misshapen and had a significant bow in the middle of the mattress. The cardboard sheet located beneath the mattress which was allegedly used to hold it's shape, was also in a similar condition.
Despite the obvious deformity, we gave it a shot and on first attempt, our loved one immediately began to cry uncontrollably. We attempted to place him in various positions over the course of an hour, while taking many breaks inbetween so that he could regain his calm and composure. Our attempts were futile. No matter what we did, our loved one remained inconsolable. This process was repeated several times throughout the course of this past week and our results have consistently been the same.
Thinking that our son's dislike for the product was an aberration and a result of his own personal distaste for the comfort and feel of the Dockatot, we decided to try it out on my 3 week old niece. To our chagrin, she also reacted in the same unhappy and volatile fashion as our son.
It's unfortunate that such an expensive and "highly rated" product could be so...useless. To spend your hard earned money on something that offers zero benefit is beyond me. We really tried to like this product...we really did. I guess you win some and you lose some.
Avoid this product at all costs. Your money could be better spent elsewhere. You've been warned.
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