Graco Circus Pack 'N Play

Pros: portable, lightweight, own carrying case
Cons: hard to set up, hard to take down, thin pad

I REALLY wanted a Graco Circus Pack 'N Play Playpen when I got pregnant with my second son. I had a big, old fashioned, wooden playpen that I had used for my first son. We no longer had the space for that. So I told everyone I knew, I...

Pros: Portable with nylon carry cover and sturdy
Cons: Base pad is very thin. May have difficulty putting it up.

I received the Graco Circus Pack n' Play playpen as a gift from my brother since he bought one and was quite happy with it. The entire package comes in a lengthy, narrow cardboard box. The playpen comes all pre-assembled so there's no need for screws,...

Pros: Affordable, Durable, Compact design, Easy to clean and maintain.
Cons: Initially difficult to setup and collapse.

I purchased my Graco Circus Pack ‘N Play in 1996 when my son was just a few weeks old. I went back to work just 2 weeks post-partum, and had arrangements for my son’s paternal grandmother to watch my baby while I worked. Well… let’s just say...

Pros: Not a lot of "extras", sturdy, mesh on 4 sides
Cons: Padding is a bit thin but even that has a safety reason...no real cons

When my first son was born, some six years ago, we received our first "Pack 'N Play". It was from Graco and identical in most respects to the Graco Circus Pack 'N Play pictured and reviewed here. The notable exception being the name. It...

Pros: easy to assemble, lightweight, compact for travel
Cons: probably wouldn't withstand years of use

A good friend gave us the Graco Basic Pack 'N Play as a gift. I think they retail for about $50 new.

Despite the fact a playpen didn't work out for my daughter, I think the Graco Basic Pack 'N Play is a great basic playpen. I...

Pros: Ease of use, sturdiness, folds up nice and small, all moving parts covered safely
Cons: Not much padding on the bottom mat

WHY I BOUGHT THIS: I got into Graco after purchasing several products by this company. I found them all reliable and functional. My friend's refer to me as Ms. Graco and tell me that I should be a spokeswoman. I needed a playpen for my daughter for...

Pros: Easy to set up, easy to take down, portable, inexpensive
Cons: there isn't a removable porta crib sheet included

In 1998 we had a set of twins. They were our second and third children so I already owned one Graco Pack 'n Play from when our oldest son was a baby. I wanted two so when we traveled to visit family, each baby had a place to sleep. I received some money...

Pros: safety locks
Cons: limited colors

After saying I would never use a playpen I was surprised to find this item actually useful.
I received the Graco Pack N Play as a gift from my mother-in-law for when my baby was born (2m ago).
I must admit that I don't put her down very...

Pros: lightweight, compact, easy to use
Cons: the sheet is hard to fit

I received my Graco Pack 'N Play when my first child was born in 1996. We used it as a porta-crib when we visited. Now we use it for my son when I sleep over my sisters house which is every weekend.

It has blue nylon with white mesh on all...

Pros: Durable and Easily Assembled
Cons: First time assembly can be frustrating

Oh, No! Our relatives are on their way, a few days early! With a one year old in tow, time to get out the Graco Pack n Go playpen. The play pen has been in storage for a couple of years, with our child being nearly four years old. With another baby on...

Pros: Inexpensive; easy to clean up; folds up nicely
Cons: Hard mattress; no canopy

In my mother's day, playpens were a must-have piece of baby equipment. So she insisted on buying me one for my first baby.

Although I was less than excited to receive a playpen as a gift, the Graco Pack 'n Play has some nice features:
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Pros: Compact
Cons: Can be difficult to take down

I registered for the Graco Pack 'N Play as a baby shower gift because I liked the compact style and the look of this playpen. The look was much different than that of the traditional fold-in-half playpens. This playpen also does not take up the amount...

Pros: Easy, portable, affordable
Cons: none

My mother in law purchased this pack n play when my third child was born. We were moving back to the area and would be staying with her for several weeks. She thought it would be a good alternative to setting up a permanent crib in a space cramped...

Pros: easy to use, very sturdy, compact size
Cons: none

I received my Graco Circus Pack'N Play at my first baby shower. It has been one of the best gifts that I received.

The Graco Circus Pack'N Play is very easy to set up, there are only three steps. First, lock the upper rails into place....

Pros: easy storage
Cons: hard to set up

I received this Pack and Play when I was pregnant with my first son.It was a gift from my co-workers.I didn't ask for it, but was pleased to get it.I didn't think it was a necessity, but it has been useful on occasion.
First of all, my likes on...