The first thing to note about Graco’s pack ‘n play is that it is larger than many playards. This colorful, mesh-sided pen unfolds to a 38" x 38" square, rather than the rectangular shape of most others on the market. While this equates to needing more space, it also means that baby is provided with a bigger (and sturdier) area to play in. The playard’s stability comes from a four-footed metal frame, which-along with the four corner feet-gives it eight points of contact with the ground.  | | The included bag makes storing and carrying easy. | Setup takes one person only minutes, from snapping the frame in place to securing the rigid, padded-top floor (cutely decorated with a fun bug pattern) with the Velcro fasteners. Breaking it down again is just as simple, and there is a convenient nylon storage/carrying bag included for easy portability. Bundled up, the pack ‘n play measures a compact 38 inches long by 10 inches square, but at nearly 24 pounds, it might be heavier than expected. Baby will appreciate the extra space, the friendly bug motif, being able to see mom and dad through the soft mesh walls, and the four interactive toys-one on each side. There’s a sun with a mirror at its center, teaching baby self-awareness. The ladybug’s body houses a squeak toy. Show them how to beep it to teach ear, eye, and hand coordination. Both the bee and the butterfly have wings that "flap" inside the playpen-one set creates a rattling noise when moved, while the other makes a crinkling sound. Baby will enjoy the different sounds, textures, and stimulations the toys offer, while parents will enjoy not having to pick them up or losing them. Care for the pack ’n play is easy: use a damp cloth or sponge with household soap to wipe vinyl, plastic, and metal parts; the bag can be machine washed and either line dried or tumbled on low. Should you need to replace the bag or floor pad, both are available for purchase separately. |
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 Mom of eight says great!!!!!!! |
| Review Date: October 5, 2001 |
| Reviewer: , Georgetown, KY USA |
What a great playpen!!! With 8 children, we have had a few to compare it to. This one is wonderful. It sets up just like the standard Pack N Plays, which I find very easy. We've had a standard rectangular Pack N Play for several babies. That is the one we take when travelling, and I wanted one I could just leave set up someplace in the house. This one, straight from the box, was put up in about 30 seconds by my 14 year old. It is so bright and colorful and FUN. My newborn isn't too interested in that part yet, but my 2 year old didn't want to come out, when I put her in to explore it. They will probably both be using it. The bottom padded part is very nice, thicker than the other Pack N Play, bright and colorful, and I think will sponge off if needed. The toys on the side are really cute. My choice of this particular one was made because of the rating of use from birth to 3 years old (some of the others were only rated to 1 or 2 years), as well as how fun and colorful it looked, and its bigger size. The rectangular Pack N Plays are fine for napping or sleeping, but once the baby gets bigger, they are a bit cramped for playing. This one will be just perfect, as baby grows, for what I want it for.....playing in a safe, fun, stimulating environment when I or a sibling can't be right there.
The only negative, which wouldn't deter me at all, is the carrying bag is a bit "cheaper" looking/feeling than the other Pack N Play that we have. I don't plan on toting this one, so for me, that isn't an issue, but it might be to someone. |
. . . it is the true pack n play
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| Review Date: August 25, 2001 |
| Reviewer: Gina, Cape Cod, MA USA |
| I read all the reviews on the pack and plays and found that the reviews on this one were all great. I do not have a child but I watch my nephew very frequently (every other weekend). I wanted something that could be both a place to sleep and a place to play. With its bright colors and toys built in my nephews face turned to smiles. He is so comfortable that when he is done playing and tired he will put his head down to sleep. He loves the rattle butterfly and the crinkle butterfly. He plays with the toys on the pack n play more then the toys in the pack in play. Set up was a breeze. Before buying this pack n play we borrowed my brothers. What a pain to put together and take apart. Sometimes all the sides did not lock and you had to start all over. And take down, you prayed before you start that all the pieces snap apart and it will take you less then 20 minutes. With this pack n play it takes a minute, parts snap and unsnap quickly it is the true pack n play. The bag is a little cheaply made then other bags I've seen but fits perfectly. The padding on the bottom of the pack n play is thicker then others I have seen. It is larger then other pack n plays so you will have a hard time finding bedding and sheets that fit it properly. |
Graco's done it again!
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| Review Date: December 1, 2001 |
| Reviewer: , Wahiawa, HI Oahu USA |
| I have other Graco products, and I am especially pleased with this pack n play. It is such a great value for the price. Some of the other pack n plays we looked at only go to age 2 or even just 1, but this one goes to age 3. It sets up right out of the box-no tools required, which is great gor tool-impaired people like me! You just pull it right out of the box and with a couple shakes and clicks it's all set up. Folding it back up is just as easy, and it's very light for those who travel. The toys on all 4 sides are great- my daughter, Emily, loves to look at herself in the mirror and squeeze the bug that crinkles. The bright colors are beautiful, which most kids seems to like, and all 4 sides are see-through so you can have it face any way you like. I would recommend this item to anyone! If I had to do it over again, I would still pick this pack n play! |
Great play yard
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| Review Date: August 23, 2001 |
| Reviewer: , North Carolina |
| We took our 3 month old to a store to try out playyards. We placed him in several of the pack and plays with bassinets etc and he smiled and cooed at his parents. But when we placed him in this bright colorful play yard, he could not take his eyes off the toys on the sides of the unit. He was mesmerized. This play yard is very easy to setup, takes about 1 or 2 minutes to setup or break down. It's very stable and I love the way the floor mat locks down with velcro for extra stability. |
The perfect playard!!
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| Review Date: August 1, 2001 |
| Reviewer: Michele Irwin, Horton, KS USA |
| My two year old son literally shook our old playard until the legs broke!! The Tot Block Pack 'n Play was the perfect replacement. It is the biggest playard we could find and the most durable and stable. He can't shake it like the other one. It sets up quickly and easily and is easy to take on trips, using only a little trunk space. The pad for the bottom is extra thick, so it's comfy, and it's covered with cloth instead of vinyl so baby's skin doesn't stick to it. The toys attached to the sides are bright and attractive, and they are easy for even my 6 month old to play with and enjoy. This playard was well worth the investment! |
Love this!!!!
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| Review Date: July 19, 2001 |
| Reviewer: Nancy A. Housewright, Sterling Heights, Michigan United States |
| I love this pack n play. It is larger than the other pack and plays. The other products seemed to small and dark looking. I didn't want my child to feel like he was in a cage. The bottom is padded for extra comfort. I highly recommend this pack and play. There is so many diffrent products out there that have diffrent options. But do you need them all??? This one is perfect. |
Best play yard ever
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| Review Date: July 18, 2001 |
| Reviewer: Inna, San Diego |
| We were sold on this play yard the moment we saw it (and so is every adult who sees it in our home -- they all want to play with it). It is much roomier than other portable play yards, and so colorful! My now 5 month old baby loves to reach for the bug rattle and butterfly crinckler. I can fit her baby gym in there easily, so that she can be entertained for a long time while I get things done. All 4 sides are mesh, so she can see what is going on outside -- and she loves that! We take it with us on trips, and she falls asleep there to wake up happy in the morning and play with the decoractions on the sides. My only compklaint is that Graco ofers sheets for this model in dark blue only -- I'd like more variety. |
Baby cried at first, but now loves it!
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| Review Date: August 28, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Healthy Living Products, |
| This was the best and biggest pack n play after searching all over the internet. I bought 2 for my son, and 1 for a friends baby. I wanted a big square one like I had when I was a baby and finally found one. Babies can actually move around in this one. When I first put my son in it he was overwhelmed and the big bug scared him and he cried, but he starting liking it in just a few minutes after I let him touch all the crinkly wings and the other bugs. He stairs at the sun mirror and talks to himself. He will play in there for 3 hours at a time. I have to remind myself to let him out and put him in his jumper or walker or let him crawl to get other forms of exercise. He will even takes naps in it. He even slept in it for a week when on vacation. The only draw back is that I couldn't find any sheets for it, but I was in luck finding someone that hand makes all kind of sheets for any size pack n play on ebay. She makes the square ones for this exact pack n play. Just go to ebay and click on ebay stores, and in the search box find a store, type in For Your Angel, and then click on Square Tot Block Sheets. |
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