A Crib and Bassinet All in One
February 3, 2020
I was given the My View 4-in-1 Bassinet to try as part of the Stellar Produce Testing Panel. Of course, with any product, the first step is reading the instructions and putting it together. The crib portion set up like any other portable crib, but this crib also contains a bassinet, which was extremely hard to put together. It was almost like the pieces wouldn't fit together easily. However, once we finally got it together, I could tell this would be a nice feature for the crib for an infant.
The portable bassinet attaches to the top of the crib and the mattress from the crib fits inside. What I liked about it was that it felt sturdier than other portable cribs that I have used where you just raise the mattress up by attaching a sling. The bassinet was also at a good height when placed next to our bed. I also liked how you could remove the bassinet. That way if you wanted your baby to sleep while you were working out, etc. you can place them easily in the bassinet in whatever room you want. The bassinet is a really nice feature, but it's one that you really wouldn't use for long (probably 6 months or less) because once your infant is sitting up you need to move them down to the regular crib. However, the nice thing about this product is that once your child outgrows the bassinet, you can still use the crib, so you don't have to buy two separate items.
Overall, I think this bassinet/crib would be useful if you are planning to have your baby sleep in your room for the first year as is recommended. I do wish the bassinet was easier to put together and could be easily taken apart and stowed. I'm actually really afraid to take it apart because I don't know if I would be able to put it back together.
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