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The First Years Close & Secure Sleeper | 
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| Brand: The First Years
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $65.83
Buy New: $33.89 (On sale from $40.00)
You Save: $6.11 (15%)
New (14) from $33.89
Rating:  79 reviews
Sales Rank: 366
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: No
Battery: 2 AA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.3
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 16.8 x 17.1
MPN: 3171
Model: Y3171
UPC: 071463031719
EAN: 0071463031719
ASIN: B00012CHFI
Release Date: July 30, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Use in adult bed between pillows for co-sleeping | | • | Head and foot barriers minimize risk of entrapment | | • | Folds for travel and storage | | • | Machine-washable sheet and cover | | • | from birth |
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Product Description
Know your baby is securely positioned. The bolsters soft glow nightlight make is easy for you to feed, soothe and watch your baby during the night. The patented Airflow design allows air to circulate around baby. Easily portable, it can also be used in the crib to help ease baby's transition from your bed to the crib. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included). Ages birth and up. 16"W x 5.5"H x 24"L (29"L including the footrest).
Amazon.com Product Description
The First Years deceptively simple Close & Secure Sleeper allows you to feed, soothe, monitor, and bond with baby in the comfort of your own bed. Meant to be used from birth until baby rolls over or pushes up on their own, the sleeper is anchored to your bed by a large flap that tucks under your mattress. The patented Airflow design of the hollow frame and breathable mesh fabric keep air circulating and baby cool.  | | The sleeper folds up nicely for convenient portability and compact storage. | A durable, cloth-covered U-shaped "wall" surrounds baby's head and torso to limit their movement and help prevent parents from rolling onto them. The soft head barrier reduces the risk of entrapment, while the foot wedge--which can be used as a sleep positioner in future months--ensures baby stays snugly inside the sleep area. The supportive bottom is a cozy resting spot with the included soft cover, vinyl covered mattress, and removable, machine washable mattress sheet. Reassurance and safety weren't the only things The First Years folks thought of when creating this sleeper. Other benefits include its portability, a nightlight, and transitional use. For travel convenience, the Close & Secure folds up easily, is lightweight, and sports a carrying handle. Once baby has outgrown it, this feature means that it can also be compactly stored until needed again. A built-in nightlight allows you to quietly check on your bundle of joy during the night and provides enough illumination for feedings without waking your partner. When you are ready to transition baby to the crib, this sleeper can go with them--simply place it in the crib until baby is used to their new setting. Two AA batteries are required for the nightlight.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 74 more reviews...
 Perfect compromise! September 17, 2008
Leah Spitler (Albuquerque, NM USA)
Before my daughter was ever born, I knew I wanted her to sleep with me at least for a little while. It just felt unnatural to leave her in another room and go to bed. Plus, when she woke up she was right there for me to grab. However, I did worry at first about smothering her or having my blankets cover her or the mattress being too soft, etc. So, I bought this sleeper (I got it on ebay for $15). It was awesome! I loved that she was right next to me but still safe in her own little bed. I also liked that the sides were mesh so I didn't have to worry about her rolling into them and suffocating (I know, paranoid mother...). The night light was really nice because it's so soft and subtle, I could see her but it wasn't unfriendly at 2am. Also, I loved that it's so portable. If we were going to be at a friends house or something for a while, I would take it with us and she always had a familiar and safe place to nap. It is a bit pricey. I would recommend looking around for used ones. Since they are only used for a little while, most aren't very well worn and you can save a lot of money.
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great, but could use some upgrades September 14, 2008
C. Shaham (Westchester, NY)
This is very lovely and quite big for our newborn baby (6.5 pounds, 19inches)- there is plenty of room for him in it, and plenty of room to grow. My husband and I use this in our queen size bed in the center. There are a few areas for improvement: we need more sheets with the special velcro! Once he soiled it in the middle of the night and there are no replecements! Does anyone know how to get them? The nightlight is nice, but you take it out to really use it. Note, this has to be used with parents having their own blankets on either side, as you would with any cosleeper. I would have liked more of an angle for baby to sleep at and more features of a sleep positioner. But I do feel it keeps my baby close and safe, like it is supposed to.
Love, Love, Love this Co-Sleeper September 7, 2008
Hannah's Mommy (Philadelphia, PA United States)
I love this co-sleeper and our daughter loves it too. I have an Arm's Reach co-sleeper. Since my daughter started having reflux symptoms I purchased this item so that she would be a little closer to me while she was sleeping. Well, she started to sleep during the night, almost through the night when we started using this sleeper. Not sure if it was a coincidence or not however when she would partially wake up after putting her in the Arms Reach sleeper she would wake up, however, in this co-sleeper she will usually go back to sleep. I think that she feels better too since she is a little closer to me. This unit is very cute and looks very comfy for babies. While most co-sleepers and basinetts have harder mattresses this one is nice and soft. On the downside, this sleeper is waaaay to small. My daughter was 21.5 inches at birth and is not able to stretch out in sleeper. My daughter is very long and has grown alot since birth, I am down to my last few days in this co-sleeper. Have to say that it was worth it for the time that it was utilized.
On the down side, the bumper at the end is a pain since, if it weren't there it would give the baby more room. Also one of the reviews made mention of a close-call with a pillow going over the co-sleeper. Not sure if two pillows were used....in the directons it tells you not to sleep with two pillows since if you are high up then it's a possibility for the end of the pillow to go over top of the co-sleeper. I used to sleep with two pillows however now I sleep with my pillow folded in half the long way and it works for me. I did that more for space since we have a queen bed and there needs to be room for the sleeper. All in all great product, highy recommend. Also a great purchase for breastfeeding moms!!
 DANGEROUS! August 16, 2008
Safe Mom (USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
We followed the directions included with this sleeper precisely and had a very close call with our newborn. The sides are low and a single pillow may very easily slide over the infant's head with tired parents on either side. We contacted Target and the company to bring this to their attention to no avail. An investigator from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filed a report and took ours away.
If using this, please be careful!
 NOT SAFE, NOT USEFUL August 14, 2008
Jennifer Herther (spokane, wa)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This item is not useful and I don't feel it is safe. I bought this item with the intention of having our new son sleep close to us. The item is not stable and turns to the side if you get close to it, waking the baby up and wrenching it to the side. Our bed is semi-soft mattress, maybe it wouldn't do that with a really firm one. Also, the tiny piece of mattress/foam that they have in there is ridiculous for a baby, its like having a baby sleep on cardboard. I bought this on clearance for only 12.99 and returned it 2 days later. Go with the bassinet or co-sleeper!!
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