How did you get your child used to sleeping in it before actually using it or did you not have any issues and he/she slept as usual in it?
1357620
She loved it right away. And crawled in on her own thereafter. Felt cozy & safe. My older son bought one for his son. He also loved it & felt safe. So great for travel or even just naps when visiting friends. Their own personal space.
1357621
My kids each took right to it. I just made it out like they were camping and made it special. Let them have their bear and paci in it.
1357622
We put it up in the living room and let her go in and out of it as she pleased. Then she had no issues using it to sleep in. And we talked it up big time before her first night time use.
1357623
We just took a chance and had our 13 month old sleep in it for the first time on a vacation. Luckily it worked out. I would suggest starting with nap time to get your kiddo used to it just to be on the safe side, especially if your dealing with a fairly young child.
1357624
No issues with the kids sleeping in it. They both took very well to it and we still use it.
848333
I sleep in it, In fact that is when I use it most of the time. I would say it depends on the person.I have no problem.
1935432
I always had my baby sleep in her crib at night, but for the daytime for naps she slept in the podster. She did not have too much trouble transitioning to the crib for naps around 5 months.
2175425
Honestly, my son hasn't fallen asleep in this chair that I recall. We have had it 2-3 months and our road trips haven't been more than 20 minutes lately. I have seen him close his eyes and rest alongthe side a short bit but never leaned his head forward. I don't think it's an issue. :-)
1468083
I didn't use the mattress that came with a co-sleeper. It was super thin and had a horrible chemical smell. I ended up getting a different organic mattress on amazon and baby is still sleeping in the co-sleeper at 9 months. Also, FYI I discovered that the changing pad covers fit the mattress perfectly and I've been using them instead the sheets that came in with the co-sleeper. Hope it helps.
181556
I didn't and it seems to be fine for my 3-year-old. She's been using it for a year with no complaints.
1432816
I was worried about the fleece as well. We had her in the sleep suit from March through the beginning of July in Northeast Pa, we had the A/C and an overhead fan to keep the cool air down as well in her room starting in late May. I probably wouldn't recommend it without a fan or something to move the air around.
1184172
My daughter did sleep on the sofa at night for a short time - for about 2 months when she was 3-1/2 yrs old (She's small for her age). She slept just as well on the sofa as she did on her toddler bed. The only reason she stopped sleeping on the sofa was because we purchased a new bed/mattress for her. Even then, we had to coax her off the P'Kolino sofa & onto her new bed.
122155
We have put him in just a onesie and also in pants and onesie dependent on the weather. He sleeps better in a cool room so we do have the room on the cool side. This summer we did put him in the HALO sleepsack that was cotton and that worked well too. When he is zipped in, that is a signal for bedtime. We also do an early morning bottle and change in which we do not unzipp all the way so he stays sleepy. He will then sleep several more hours. Best of luck. We really like the HALOs.
2148486
We worried about the same thing, but our son has worn his Sleepsuit since 3 months (he's 6 mos now) & wears just a onesie. He seems quite comfortable & has only had minimal sweating a few nights. We keep the house cool & change his diaper at night wakings/feedings, which seems to make him more comfortable.
825763
I used it when my baby was three months and it was perfect. He slept like a baby! Lol!
1085386
It took my daughter a few days to learn to sleep on her tummy. It wasn't as bad as I thought it might. It was similar to my son learning to sleep not swaddled. Anything new always takes a few days I think
1299626
I used with my son when he was about 6 weeks old and he slept good with it. I would say ask your pediatrician if you think it is too early for your baby to use it.
1531628
We are still using the sleep suit (started around 3 months) at 7 months and have used it throughout some teething. I think it does become a comfort item so it might help with just feeling as comfortable as possible during that time.
1396541
I have had a fantastic experience with our co-sleeper. The only real difference between this and a pack n play is that it's almost the same level of your mattress, and attached, so lifting baby in and out in the middle of the night was so easy. It was a lot easier keeping my boy asleep when I didn't have to sit up and lift him over the edge of a pack n play. It's not essential, either one would work, but I found it very helpful for us. Granted, he still ends up snuggled between us half the time - but it's nice to have a spot to stick him when I want a little room to stretch. My boy's almost a year old, and on the larger end of the scale, and he's still using ours. It's snug though! I have had a fantastic experience with our co-sleeper. The only real difference between this and a pack n play is that it's almost the same level of your mattress, and attached, so lifting baby in and out in the middle of the night was so easy. It was a lot easier keeping my boy asleep when I didn't have to sit up and lift him over the edge of a pack n play. It's not essential, either one would work, but I found it very helpful for us. Granted, he still ends up snuggled between us half the time - but it's nice to have a spot to stick him when I want a little room to stretch. My boy's almost... » Read More I have had a fantastic experience with our co-sleeper. The only real difference between this and a pack n play is that it's almost the same level of your mattress, and attached, so lifting baby in and out in the middle of the night was so easy. It was a lot easier keeping my boy asleep when I didn't have to sit up and lift him over the edge of a pack n play. It's not essential, either one would work, but I found it very helpful for us. Granted, he still ends up snuggled between us half the time - but it's nice to have a spot to stick him when I want a little room to stretch. My boy's almost a year old, and on the larger end of the scale, and he's still using ours. It's snug though! « Show Less
243308
My dd is 9 months old now and I started using this mattrress when she was about 4-5 months. No problem. My dd sleeps through the nite. Good luck.
2182844
I put my baby in it a week or two before she turned three months. It was a little big but worked. Before that I would swaddle her with a halo sleep sack.