Graco Pack 'n Play Playard Simple Solutions

The cheapest way to cover two stages with one purchase. The removable full-size bassinet handles the newborn months, then comes out so the same frame works as a play yard and a spare crib at the grandparents', until your child reaches 35 inches or can climb out. The bassinet stops at 15 pounds, earlier than most bedside bassinets, so expect to move on sooner. It costs about $120 and comes with its own mattress pad. Use that pad and nothing else, and never add an extra mattress or a folded blanket for comfort.