anyone have a Tiny Love 3 in 1 Rocker Napper?

[CloudBee]

Do you like it?

www.amazon.com/Tiny-Love-Rocker-Napper-Brown/dp/B0073DNYSW/ref=sr_1_59?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1355769435&sr=1-59&keywords=cradle

I'm not crazy about how snug the Rock & Play is. This might be a good alternative and possibly even more versatile?

[Brie]

What do you mean how "snug" the RNP is?

[CloudBee]

Dec 17, 2012 13:42:50 GMT -5 Brie said:

What do you mean how "snug" the RNP is?

The R&P does not go flat, and somewhat swaddles as it hangs almost like a sling. There doesn't appear to be as much freedom for movement as there is in a traditional bassinet.

This thing goes flat. It also looks like it could be used longer because there's more space.

ETA:

Tiny Love Rocker/Napper view from above:


Rock N Play view:

[chickens987]

Have it and love it. It doesn't rock very smoothly and she prefers to nap in her swing now but she napped in it every day from weeks 1-6 pretty much. It doesn't really collapse though so it's not good to travel with unlike the RNP.

[dcrunnergirl]

Dec 17, 2012 13:46:23 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Dec 17, 2012 13:42:50 GMT -5 Brie said:

What do you mean how "snug" the RNP is?

The R&P does not go flat, and somewhat swaddles as it hangs almost like a sling. There doesn't appear to be as much freedom for movement as there is in a traditional bassinet.

This thing goes flat. It also looks like it could be used longer because there's more space.

Little babies like tight spaces and to feel swaddled, so I wouldn't let that be a concern. Most people I know with RNPs also swaddle their babies in it.

However, the fact that it doesn't recline is one reason we didn't get them. I didn't want the kids to get used to sleeping on an inclined surface if they didn't need it.

[cep1976]

Dec 17, 2012 13:46:23 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Dec 17, 2012 13:42:50 GMT -5 Brie said:

What do you mean how "snug" the RNP is?

The R&P does not go flat, and somewhat swaddles as it hangs almost like a sling. There doesn't appear to be as much freedom for movement as there is in a traditional bassinet.

This thing goes flat. It also looks like it could be used longer because there's more space.

Well, my baby didn't want a lot of freedom for movement. She greatly, greatly preferred small, snuggly spaces. That said, we just transitioned her out of the RNP and she's almost 6 months old, so we got a lot of use out of it.

This looks much lower to the ground than the RNP too. It depends how you plan on using it, but since we kept the RNP in our bedroom, it was nice that I could reach over and pull her out of it without getting out of bed.

[Brie]

Dec 17, 2012 13:46:23 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Dec 17, 2012 13:42:50 GMT -5 Brie said:

What do you mean how "snug" the RNP is?

The R&P does not go flat, and somewhat swaddles as it hangs almost like a sling. There doesn't appear to be as much freedom for movement as there is in a traditional bassinet.

This thing goes flat. It also looks like it could be used longer because there's more space.

The thing is, when they are itty bitty, that is kind of the beauty of the RNP. They want to be snug and swaddled. It helps them sleep.

[pugz]

yeah Squirms was happiest when she was tightly swaddled and all snuggled up. We were swaddling til 5 months and could have gone longer honestly. I like that the RnP is snug so she doesn't have freedom to try to roll over. I also love the height of the RnP and how portable it is.

[Deleted]

I think the whole point of the RnP is that it's snug and inclined. That's why babies love it. Oh, and it's really portable.

That thing looks huge and hard to move. It's just a glorified bassinet. I didn't have or want a bassinet.

[CloudBee]

I would like the RNP more if it went flat. I'm not crazy about the incline. I have heard it can sometimes be a problem transitioning to the crib if you start them out on an incline at first. (And the baby does not have reflux issues and has no need for the incline.)

Does that sound crazy about wanting to avoid the incline? I figure he'll spend enough time in the carseat as is.

[Brie]

And it really isn't that small. Here is C in it a few nights ago. He's probably 24" and 13.5 pounds now.



ETA: And C has no trouble going between the RNP and flat sleeping surfaces.

[cep1976]

Also, those are two very differently aged babies in your example pictures, so that's not the best comparison to see how they are sized.

[cep1976]

Dec 17, 2012 13:54:49 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

I would like the RNP more if it went flat. I'm not crazy about the incline. I have heard it can sometimes be a problem transitioning to the crib if you start them out on an incline at first. (And the baby does not have reflux issues and has no need for the incline.)

Does that sound crazy about wanting to avoid the incline? I figure he'll spend enough time in the carseat as is.

We just transitioned from the RNP to the crib at age 5.5 months with no problems, while also stopping swaddling cold turkey. In fact, she's sleeping better in the crib now than she was in the RNP.

The incline in the RNP is very different than the incline in the car seat.

[Mushe]

I don't have one, but it's on my list for #2. We did have a RnP and had some problems transitioning back from sleeping reclined to flat; my baby had no reflux issues so I had similar concerns about him sleeping reclined when he didn't need to be.

[pugz]

transitioning from incline hasn't been that bad with Squirms. I have her nap in her crib several afternoons a week and she does fine. At daycare she'll sleep flat in the pack in play.

Since your baby will be in daycare I'm sure he'll transition back and forth just fine, babies are adaptable.

[CloudBee]

Okay, so just talk to me about the incline then. Is it strange that I want to avoid it? If not, and my reasoning sounds rational, any suggestions on what I could use other than an bulky co-sleeper? I liked the looks of this because I could easily move it from room to room. Our home is 3 stories. Our bedroom is on the 3rd, and I see ourselves spending a lot of time in the living room. I want something that I can place him in when he's awake or napping and can be fairly easily moved. (ETA: moved but not necessarily when he's in it, which can't be done with this!)

The layout of the living room doesn't lend itself to a pack and play, though our bedroom might.

[CloudBee]

Dec 17, 2012 13:57:21 GMT -5 cep1976 said:

Dec 17, 2012 13:54:49 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

The incline in the RNP is very different than the incline in the car seat.

I know, and that's pretty obvious, but it still seems like it would be good for them to have more time flat if possible. Time in the carseat and hours on end in a RNP is still not allowing for much time just flat on their back.

I don't want anyone who loves their RNP to think I'm attacking because I want to avoid it. I just never imagined putting a baby in anything that wasn't flat. We all have to start somewhere, and I would like to start out trying a flat position if possible.

[pugz]

we have a bouncer in our living room that she can play in, sit in if we are busy making dinner, and nap in. It's easily portable. We also have a swing and a pack n play on our main level and we use all 3 regularly for different things.

options for places to sleep in the bedroom at night: pack n play, arms reach cosleeper, bassinet, moses basket, crib, rock n play.

the reasons I've heard for not using a RnP are worrying about transitioning from incline to flat or concerns about it causing a flat head (but all baby containment devices can do this, it's all about how much time they spend in it).

[Deleted]

Things we had that were flat: a crib. My baby-safe bed. I didn't need any more options that were flat.
Things we had that were inclined: a bouncy seat, a swing, a car seat, mei tai carrier, Ergo.

He napped in the bouncer, sometimes, and the carriers frequently. At night we ended up bedsharing even though that wasn't the original plan.

Honestly, I'd buy neither, but I know you're not a fan of "wait and see".

[dcrunnergirl]

When we had the kids, I'd heard horror stories about transitioning babies out of the RNP or a bouncy seats to their cribs, which is why we tried having them sleep flat at first and see how they liked it. They did fine with it, so we never tried an incline for sleep at home, since it would have been just one more thing to transition them from. Since then, I've heard so many people say they didn't have a problem with the transition, especially if you let them nap in other places every so often (like in their crib, PNP, etc.).

For #3, we'll use the cosleeper we currently have or PNP. However, if we didn't have that, I'd get a RNP and not worry so much about the incline issues. I don't think it's as big of a deal as I originally thought--especially when we'd only be transitioning one baby this time to sleeping flat.

[cep1976]

Dec 17, 2012 14:02:45 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Dec 17, 2012 13:57:21 GMT -5 cep1976 said:

Dec 17, 2012 13:54:49 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

The incline in the RNP is very different than the incline in the car seat.

I know, and that's pretty obvious, but it still seems like it would be good for them to have more time flat if possible. Time in the carseat and hours on end in a RNP is still not allowing for much time just flat on their back.

I don't want anyone who loves their RNP to think I'm attacking because I want to avoid it. I just never imagined putting a baby in anything that wasn't flat. We all have to start somewhere, and I would like to start out trying a flat position if possible.

Oh, I don't think you were attacking the RNP.

Weren't you talking about getting a stroller with a bassinet attachment? That's an option too if you are looking for something flat and portable.

My kid couldn't stand to be flat, but we have an UppaBaby Vista with bassinet. Before I discovered her hatred of being flat, I envisioned letting her sleep/nap in that bassinet, and carrying it around the house as need be. UppaBaby even makes a bassinet stand (that converts to a laundry hamper later) for when you are using the bassinet in the house.

[karinothing]

We never had a rock in play we survived DS also never liked to be swaddled or be snuggly. He is like his mom and needs wide open spaces lol. Didn't you say that you got a co-sleeper? We had one and we could angle one side if you ever needed to.

The RnP did have a specific design flaw that was causing a higher incident of flat head. I heard that this was corrected though.

I would also not get either until you need to.

[CloudBee]

Token - I am a planner, but with bulky gear, I really want to avoid what I don't need. This thing seemed multi-use which is what was appealing. But as someone pointed out, the rocking/bouncing doesn't seem to be smooth. hmm

Stroller bassinet - I wanted that because it could also be used at home. I figured this thing might keep me from purchasing the stroller bassinet.

I guess I should just stick with no stroller bassinet to start with hopes that we are happy in the Ergo, and use the pack and play in the bedroom.

I wish there were an amazing item out there that "did it all". Bouncer, swing, went flat for sleeping, etc.

[CloudBee]

Dec 17, 2012 14:09:13 GMT -5 cep1976 said:

Oh, I don't think you were attacking the RNP.

Weren't you talking about getting a stroller with a bassinet attachment? That's an option too if you are looking for something flat and portable.

Yes, two of the stollers I am looking at have reasonable bassinet options. Phil&Teds Smart Buggy bundle w/bassinet, and Britax B-Agile but I would purchase the bassinet.

[pugz]

I'd just stick with a pack n play to start then for the bedroom, maybe a swing/bouncer in the living room. If it turns out your baby is miserable sleeping flat you can order a RnP on amazon

[bunch]

www.amazon.com/Graco-Duo-Swing-Plug-Carlisle/dp/B004NTDT2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355772534&sr=8-1&keywords=swing+bouncer+combo knocks out swing and bouncer

That thing you posted looks bulky for what it does. We didn't have a rnp, but dd did sleep in her bouncer for a few weeks. Whatever works.

[bunch]

www.amazon.com/Graco-Duo-Swing-Plug-Carlisle/dp/B004NTDT2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355772534&sr=8-1&keywords=swing+bouncer+combo knocks out swing and bouncer

That thing you posted looks bulky for what it does. We didn't have a rnp, but dd did sleep in her bouncer for a few weeks. Whatever works.