As a member of Mom Select, I was given the opportunity to review the new Rock ‘n Play Sleeper from Fisher Price. It’s a “nighttime sleeper and playtime seat all in one.” I was super excited for this because Ryan loves sitting in his bouncer, but can’t sleep in it… and loves his bassinet, but can’t really play in it! It arrived today and I put it together as soon as I got home from work…
The directions said you might need 2 people to hold it steady while putting the pieces together, but I did all on my own and had no trouble at all.
It’s the only infant seat that also meets industry safety standards for bassinets… so it can be used for sleeping too. After I put it together and examined it, I seriously fell in love. Here’s why:
- It looks comfy – it’s not flat (and kinda hard) like his bassinet, it’s more like a sling.. a cushiony one.
- There’s a pocket at the top to hold his pacifier – and I use it to hold a white noise player that helps him sleep
- It’s higher off the ground than his bouncer, but low enough that if I put it next to my bed, I can get to him without having to get up (like I have to with the bassinet. SERIOUSLY a huge plus.)
- It rocks back and forth
- There’s no batteries involved
- The seat is slightly inclined which is awesome because if Ryan isn’t tired, he HATES to be put flat on his back
- The sides are mesh so it’s breathable
- The cushion comes off and is machine washable
- It came with a little toy bunny
- It folds flat for easy storage and transport. We’ve been hauling around the pack ‘n play and it’s a bit annoying. This will be so much easier!
My only worry.…. will Ryan like it?!
Ohhh yea! And here he is playing with the toy it came with… he’s just learning how to hold things in his hands, so he was trying to bring it to his mouth and eat it. Look at that determination on his face, lol.
But the REAL test… could he fall asleep in it?? Nap time was coming up so I thought I’d try it out. His bassinet vibrates and his swing, well, swings! Yes, this Sleeper rocks back and forth, but only if I’m sitting there pushing it.… so I gave him his paci, rocked it a few times and walked away. This is what happened:
True story. You can find it on Amazon for $49.99: Fisher-Price Newborn Rock and Play Sleeper
*Yes, this Sleeper was shipped to me at no cost for my review. All opinions are my own. The link is an amazon affiliate and if purchased I do get a very small %, which would just help me pay for this blog’s domain name and hosting. 
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I’ve been eyeing this so am glad to see your review. If Ryan changes his mind and hates it, let your followers know!
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I am so glad he loves it.
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Ahhh I tried to get to review one of these things too but I was too slow and the panel closed by the time I got around to applying! Glad to hear little man likes it! Keep us posted as to how he likes it.. I may end up getting Nellie one!
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Ok, here’s an update… I’ve realized that I wish it had a toy bar thing you could attach (like bouncers have) to keep him occupied when he’s awake and alert… and just so you know, it doesn’t rock that much. The “legs” have stoppers on them to prevent it from rocking too far and I found myself rocking it too much I guess, because I’d hit those stoppers. But it’s not bad.
My husband loves it because it glides across the floor really easily — so he can pull ryan around the house with him haha. Can’t do that with the swing or bouncer!!
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lol. the first pic make it look like the rocker is eating him! he’s just soo small.
And to me it looks like he is almost sitting up and might tilt forward…?
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Haha — my coworker thought it was a doll in that first picture! That’s part of why I love this thing… the space! He’s getting too big for his bassinet and he even fills his bouncer pretty well.
It’s only slightly inclined, he’s definitely half lying down, half sitting… he can easily sleep in it– no way he could tilt forward! Hope that helps. If you look at pictures of it on Amazon, it shows a side view of how inclined it is…
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hello, with a new born baby.….. should you tilt the head end of the bassinett
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Greetings!
I have the Rock N Play sleeper and have been using it in place of a bassinet. Indie seems to LOVE it! Which is great. My only concern is that when she is sleeping at night I have her wrapped in a sleep sack and once I place her in the Rock N Play, the sleep sack comes up around her mouth and I’m worried it will either suffocate her or cause a “dangerous build up of exhaled air”. Should I be concerned about this and get a regular bassinet? I’d rather keep using the Rock N Play… but of course want her to be safe. Thanks for your help!!!
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babydickey Reply:
July 20th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Ooo I don’t know! I wouldn’t want a sleep sack going up around the mouth… maybe it’s the style of sleep sack? Try a different one. Maybe just a swaddling blanket that you wrap around tightly so that it can’t move up. Or try the Woombie — it’s an awesome outfit that’s snug with no arm holes so does the job of swaddling, but won’t be able to ride up because it’s basically like a onesie! Good luck!
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