Personally, I've lost count on the amount of times I've given a portable crib as a baby shower celebration gift. Come to think of it, all the portable baby cribs I've ever provided were Graco Pack 'N Play Playards. You can easily realize why this is the top selling crib of its type currently available. And it all starts with its durable and simple construction.
It was not just a few months ago where it was my turn to have a baby shower and receive a Graco Pack 'N Play Playard from my pals. Similar to most moms who rely on baby cribs inside the house, I really needed one for the road. We regularly visit my mother's house because there are a few nights in the month when I am not able to spend quality time with my baby. And so the baby and her portable yet handy crib take a visit to Grandma's house. Some baby cribs are marketed as portable, but they're truly not - majority of the time. This certain crib though comes with its own carrying case. Just fold, zip and it’s all set to go inside the trunk!
Aside from portability, I had been worried about my baby's safety. Security and safety features were a high priority, and I was glad once the feedback from my buddies confirmed the Graco Pack 'N Play Playard meets and surpasses the safety standards that are looked for in baby cribs that are portable. The reason being its big mesh being really small that there is absolutely no way that buttons on the baby's clothing can get stuck. Additionally, the mesh is safe and secure on the top in which the rails are and at the bottom. This is to ensure that the infant will not drop out.
Another factor I had to consider was ease of use. My mother is 65 years old, and she wanted one that she could set up easily. This portable baby crib has Graco's proprietary push button folding system that's easy to figure out and easy to use. My mother boasts that she can set this up in under a minute. This is an extremely handy feature when concerning all sorts of baby cribs.
I read some reviewers say that they had concerns about how low this portable crib sits on the floor. I actually love that it sits low, because for me, that means added stability. I could not do without my Graco Pack 'N Play Playard. I feel good when I see my baby sleeping comfortably in the bassinet that comes with it, and I know that my mother didn't have a hard time setting it up. And that's what works for me!