Graco Pack ‘N Play for Both Sleep and Safety: Product Review

Have you ever been out of town and wondered where baby was going to sleep? Or what about those times when you need to do some chores around the house but don’t want baby to be wandering around unattended? Well, the Graco Pack ‘N Play has come to save you from these sticky situations. Not only does it act like a playpen, but it can also double as a crib when you are on the road. The Graco Pack ‘N Play is one of the best investments I have made in regards to baby gear, and I’m sure other parents feel the same.

I use my Graco Pack ‘N Play every single day. When I take a shower I put my baby in the Graco Pack ‘N Play with a few toys. I’m clean, he’s content, everyone’s happy. Also, I put him in the Graco Pack ‘N Play while I’m cooking or cleaning so that he doesn’t get hurt on the hot stove or harm himself with anything that may be lying around the house.

The Graco Pack ‘N Play is very easy to take down, but pay attention to the directions because it has a few safety measures in place that might create some trouble. It seems as though the creators of the Graco Pack ‘N Play took child safety very seriously when they created this playpen. In order to lower the side railings, you must first pull up on a tab that’s located in the bottom of the Graco Pack ‘N Play. This is to ensure that baby doesn’t get stuck inside the loose sections of the Graco Pack ‘N Play because that could cause suffocation.

The Graco Pack ‘N Play is easy to wash. Just use mild soap and water and let dry. There is a “mattress” that comes out, and this also wraps around the folded playpen for easy transportation. For big messes, I usually take some mild soap and scrub it down before rinsing it with the hose. I leave it out in the sun to air dry, as it dries very quickly this way.

The Graco Pack ‘N Play is versatile, portable and an all around good buy. It comes with a travel bag with handles, and the playpen just slides in the bag and you can take it wherever you want. They are fairly inexpensive, but the cost is definitely worth it because it will be something that you use every day. I can assure you that the Graco Pack ‘N Play has made my life much easier as a parent with small children.