With babies come lots and lots of decisions. What kind of crib should you get? Should you get a crib at all? What about bassinets? What happens if you have a two story house and the nursery is upstairs and you spend most of your day downstairs? This scenario almost always guarantees that you will be spending majority of your time running up and down the stairs to get the things that you need to care for your new baby. Fortunately for all new parents, Graco has come out with the Pack ‘n Play Windsor Wave. The Windsor Wave is not just your ordinary bassinet. It is an all in one dream come true! Baby can nestle in for a quiet nap in the bassinet, where he can gaze up at three cheerful bears hanging from the hood, or play in it as he grows. What we loved about this product was the fact that it was basically made to be a mobile alternative to regular cribs and bassinets. This unit was meant to easily pack back down into its case, however we found some difficulty getting it to actually go back in. After a while of trying, we gave up and used something else to transport it. It is a wonderful item for anyone who expects to travel with their infant. It is lightweight and durable and is just small enough to fit comfortably unlike other models. The oval bassinet is quilted for that gentle and cushy comfort your baby loves, and a half dome with the white bears.
If your baby appreciates having some soft lights and music, she will love the Windsor Wave. There are five comforting songs and sounds to choose from, complete with four settings for timed play. One thing we did notice was that, while we loved the music, it was oftentimes a bit too faint. It was difficult to hear even when the volume was turned up to the maximum levels. There is also a two speed mattress mounted vibration unit in the bassinet for additional soothing vibrations for your baby, but we seemed to go through batteries rather quickly, which was something else we had to get used to. A night light is built into the bassinet also so you can easily check in on your baby during the night without interrupting his sleep.
One of the features we love the most about the Windsor Wave is the pivoting Posture Plus changing table that is attached. You can easily stand in comfort to change the diapers. We just do not know what we would do without this feature. We have used the changing table on this Windsor Wave more than we have used the traditional changing table that we have in the nursery. This is just a more convenient tool. Also, another great feature this unit has is the organizer. There is a section that holds wipes and diapers, and even a section where you can put other things such as baby oil, diaper rash ointment and so on. It is just a handy thing to have right in your reach when you are using the changing table.
If you want to talk about specifications, the Windsor Wave is comprised of alliptical aluminum legs, which makes it one of the most modern and sleek looking playyards out there right now. You will certainly be turning heads. We have received many compliments on the style and design of ours. This unit is extremely versatile and I would highly recommend it to any mother or father. It was just a blessing to have and so easy to use. We use it as a secondary crib/bassinet because we live in a two story house. I love it because I have everything I need right in one place and I do not have to dash upstairs to grab diapers or ointments. I can change my baby in the living room and then put her down for a nap without every leaving the room. As she grows, we will be able to utilize the play yard portion of the Winsor Wave. The maximum weight allowance for the Windsor Wave, according to the manufacturer, is thirty pounds. The bassinet itself weighs fifteen pounds. I believe that anyone looking for a versatile and reliable unit will certainly find everything they need in the Graco Windsor Wave. This unit is priced under $200, we got ours for $150. You can find this great unit at places like Babies R Us and Target.
