Is this a sling-like back like the rock&amp;sleep? Can you tell me how long the actual sleeping space is? My 14lb loves the r&amp;s but now he's too long
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it is pretty much the same size as the rock & play. I don't have exact measurements, but my son is 4 months now & 16 lbs & we will be transitioning him out of this very soon. it might not be worth the investment as big as your baby is.
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I did love this sleeper. My little guy was able to stay next to me an extra 2 months because of its large size, weight limit and high sides. My suggestion would be to purchase an extra sheet.
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I have had mine for 14 months and even though we have the hump in the middle and sagging on both sides where we sleep, it is minimal and STILL the most comfortable bed we've ever had!!!!!! Worth every penny!!
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it has an adjustable strap and it goes from sitting to almost totally laying down. Baby can sleep on it. I love mine.
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I carry my son in mine pretty often, but not for long amounts of time. Probably no more than 20 minutes. He is 30lbs, so not quite as big as your child. I think the Boba distributes the weight really well. I don't feel any pain when I carry him. It feels more like a weight pulling me back, like a turtle with a shell, but not to the point where it is painful. Idk where you are from, but there are baby wearing groups near me that hold meetings so that you can try out different carriers. I found a group on Facebook. That may be a way to try before you buy.
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Yes! NO PROBLEMS!! Absolutely love it!!!!! Sling is attached well, & is easy to remove when needed. Very easy to clean, & it drains quickly. We haven't used the seat yet, due to the age of the baby. Can't wait 'til she can sit, to try it!
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It's a cot, they can only be so comfortable, what I do like is that there is no bar going across your lower back. Better for side sleeping
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I would say more on the comfy side...my son never could sleep more than an hour in his pack n play until I got this. He now is snug as a bug.
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It looks like the same one we used which was probably a 2012 or 13. We loved it and the baby slept extremely well for about 5 1/2 months on it. We actually put it a top of our co-sleeper which was right next to my side of bed/mattress. Our little one was actually sleeping 8 plus hours straight starting at 2 weeks old. No joke. At first I thought something was wrong with him because he wasn't waking to eat but the Dr said, Let him sleep. If he's hungry or irritated, he will wake." So, who knows if it had anything to do with the lifenest but I will certainly be using it again if we have another. Good luck. It looks like the same one we used which was probably a 2012 or 13. We loved it and the baby slept extremely well for about 5 1/2 months on it. We actually put it a top of our co-sleeper which was right next to my side of bed/mattress. Our little one was actually sleeping 8 plus hours straight starting at 2 weeks old. No joke. At first I thought something was wrong with him because he wasn't waking to eat but the Dr said, Let him sleep. If he's hungry or irritated, he will wake." So, who knows if it had anything to do with the lifenest but I will certainly be using it again if we... » Read More It looks like the same one we used which was probably a 2012 or 13. We loved it and the baby slept extremely well for about 5 1/2 months on it. We actually put it a top of our co-sleeper which was right next to my side of bed/mattress. Our little one was actually sleeping 8 plus hours straight starting at 2 weeks old. No joke. At first I thought something was wrong with him because he wasn't waking to eat but the Dr said, Let him sleep. If he's hungry or irritated, he will wake." So, who knows if it had anything to do with the lifenest but I will certainly be using it again if we have another. Good luck. « Show Less
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This doesn't fit around the waist. It's a sling...like a hammock...the patient sits on it & is supported/lifted with it. The item I ordered did not come with any straps so be careful and read the fine print when you order one if you do not already have straps.
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My little guy sleeps with it. Nor sure about side sleepers just because he only weights 50 lbs. Had no issue in the past year. Very comfy.
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We made the transition at around 4 months old. We bought a crib wedge ($13 - walmart), and she was on the other side of the crib the next morning. Created a "sling" out of a rolled up towell safety pinned to the wedge. Guess it somewhat mimicked the coziness and incline of the RnP because she snuggled up against the towel and slept better. She still preferred the RnP but by 6m old she was sleeping flat in her crib no problem. Gradual steps... less and less incline, more and more freedom.
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We took at two hour ride to a theme park and my son was very comfortable in it. He fell asleep in it without any trouble. He's rear facing still and is 33 months 32 pounds and about 40 inches tall. It was a great purchase. He tells me all the time he loves it.
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Is he a hot baby? If it's a temp issue I'd say get a gauze ring sling. If he's older a light weight mei tai. I absolutely love this for longer excursions like walking around theme park or city. It's the best carrier for.extended length of time in my opinion.
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Shannon, the sling is quite wide and definitely suitable for your purpose. I wish I had two trees outside from which to hang itas a hammock. Enjoy! It's really nice. It has a 300 lb. wt. limit.
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The back (tushy area) is about a half inch shallower than the front. It is also a hard foam, it isn't very comfortable. We ended up cutting the foam off and replacing it with memory foam so she didn't hurt on long trips.
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Maybe, but i doubt it would be as safe or comfortable as a soft structured carrier or a regular wrap for back carry, and you would defintitely need a helper to get lo on your back safely. The is a sling, not a full wrap. I only felt confortable wearing ds in front carry until he was about 15lbs, and as a hip carry for short periods until about 20 lbs. Having said all that, this carrier was ds's preferred carrier to nap in as a newborn. If you are looking for something to transition better to an older baby/ young toddler, but still help baby feel cradled, a full wrap would be a good choice (however, it's my understanding that they can take a while to get wrapping techniques down).