My husband and I decided on a Pack ‘n play as a portable bassinet after the birth of our twin daughters. After considering all of the options including buying two single Pack ‘n Plays, we decide to spend the extra money and purchase the Graco Pack ‘n Play portable playard twin bassinet.
The Pack ‘n Play was very easy to assemble out of the box and was set up within five minutes. The mattress board that comes with it can easily be wrapped with a receiving blanket, so there was no need to buy the expensive fitted sheets that are sold specifically for this unit.
The unit uses a single mattress board across the top that is divided into two bassinet areas. For the first couple of weeks we put each child in their own side, but eventually removed the bassinet part and allowed them to sleep together. Our daughters slept in the Pack ‘n Play exclusively for the first three months before transitioning to their cribs. We still use the Pack ‘n Play for naps one child at a time when we are traveling or at my parents house.
The twin unit is larger than a regular Pack ‘n Play which allows for more room to play when being used as a playard. When packing up two children and a bassinet to get out the door and get to work on time, it is nice how quickly the unit folds up and slides into its carrying case.
I would buy Pack ‘n Play portable playard twin bassinet again as it has done everything and more than I could ever have imagined. If you are on the fence about whether to buy two single Pack ‘n Plays, or the one twin Pack ‘n Play I would strongly recommend that you buy the twin one and guarantee that you will not regret your decision.
Graco Pack ‘N Play Playard with Twin Bassinet, Kensington
We have this one and love it! But we use it with the MamaDoo Kids mattress topper for much needed extra comfort. We visit family all the time and these two items have been life savers! Thank you!