Arm's Reach Original Co-Sleeper

Pros: Seriously, what?
Cons: Hmmmm... overpriced, useless, crap crap crap.

You know, I don't even think you really need to read the review that follows to know my opinion of the Arm's Reach Original Co-Sleeper. The title and rating should just about sum it up for everyone. However, if you'd like to know the reasoning ...

Pros: attractive, nicely constructed, attaches securely to adult bed
Cons: not that much different than a regular playard with bassinette insert

When I found myself unexpectedly pregnant with baby number four, the first panicked thought that I had was that I had gotten rid of many of my baby things, from bassinette to infant carseat. Knowing I'd have to replace both my playard as well as my ...

Pros: very convenient, doubles as a play yard, attractive
Cons: hard to put together, bulky

Before I had kids, I didn't plan on co-sleeping. It was just something that evolved naturally. My first-born started out in a bassinet which she quickly outgrew. I then moved her to a larger cradle next to my bed. When she outgrew that but was still...

Pros: Great for nighttime feedings and changings; keeps baby nearby for exhausted parents
Cons: Difficult to unlock; mattress can seem noisy if baby bangs on it

Before our baby was born we had already decided that we'd want her sleeping in our room, but we were concerned about the dangers of true co-sleeping. Based on various friends' recommendations, we bought the Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper, and we've found it to ...

Pros: keeps baby close but seperate, can take it on vacation
Cons: may not be able to nurse while baby is laying in it

Never thought there was a need for the "other" world. Keeping baby seperate that is. Cosleeping was the perfect solution to get more sleep for a nursing mom at night. My first 2 transitioned fine to their own beds. But seeing as my 2 yr old is still ...

Pros: great for young babies who don't want to be left alone, assists nighttime nursing
Cons: mattress harder than a crib, large area intimidated my baby

Our first clue that Liam was not going to simply sleep quietly came on the second night of his life. Regardless of how tired the little fella was, he absolutely, categorically refused to lay down in his hospital bassinette. The only way that he would...

Pros: Don't roll over your baby, a must have for twins, triplets, c-section . . .
Cons: Not quite as easy to travel with as a Pack 'N Play.

Price: The pricing on these vary, so please shop around. I got mine at Baby Universe. They do NOT charge shipping, so that saves a lot of money! I researched it by searching Google and then just looking at prices. It is more expensive to get the ...

Pros: Safe co-sleeping with baby
Cons: Bulky, hard to get out of bed

Peruse any parenting magazine, website, reference book these days and you'll find the question:

Where should my baby sleep?

In the parenting world, the debate over where the best place for an infant to call his bed rages on. On...

Pros: The baby is right there eye level
Cons: takes up a lot of space, and makes getting in to bed difficult.

I have a 6 week old daughter and I just wish I'd had this bed when I had my son. It makes these first few weeks so much easier. There are some cons, but they far outweigh the pro's so I'll start with my dislikes...

1) Before I bought it, I was...

Pros: closeness of baby, long term use
Cons: not convenient to use as a playyard and cosleeper at the same time

I purchased the Armsreach Bedside Co-sleeper after seeing an advertisement in a magazine, then looking it up online. I went to a baby store to see it IRL before purchasing.

The Co-sleeper is very convenient, with comfortable padding for baby....

Pros: great way to keep your baby near you, but still have room in your bed at night
Cons: pricey, have to buy special sheets

The Arm's Reach Bedside Co-Sleeper was one of the first things we purchased - in fact, we bought it, along with an infant car seat, the day that I went into preterm labor.* We knew that we wanted to have Alex sleep by us while he was an infant,...

Pros: Convenient for nursing moms,converts to playpen
Cons: Pricey, not very easy to put together/attach to bed.

I love my Arm's Reach Bedside Co-Sleeper! As first-time parents, my husband and I were nervous and reluctant to let our baby sleep far away in his own room. Once he outgrew the bassinet, I saw the Co-Sleeper in a catalog, then researched it on the...

Pros: Great for attachment parents. Stay in bed all night!
Cons: Higher than my bed, awkward to get in and out of bed

When I saw the Arm's Reach co-sleeper, I knew it was right for our family. The co-sleeper functions much like a bassinet in the bedroom. EXCEPT that is attaches to your bed so that it is actually like a 3-sided extension to the bed.

I like...

Pros: Baby truly at arm's-reach, roomy sleeping area
Cons: If not careful, items can roll into the sleeping area

The Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper peaked our interest with it's unique 3-sided design. Concerned over the latest warnings of sleeping with infant in bed, my spouse and I researched this item as an alternative to a free standing bassinet. We found this item...

Pros: Grows with baby, Very handy to have around, basinette, crib, playpen, changing station all in one
Cons: Expensive

This is a good product for new parents. It attaches to the side of your bed and the baby sleeps in it. Its very good for breastfeeding moms or for people who dont have enough room in their bed for a little one. It is kinda like a bassinette except it...