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4moms - breeze® plus playard - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(231 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 231 reviews
5 Stars
160
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
9
1 Star
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Customer Reviews for 4moms - breeze® plus playard - Black
Customer Rating
4
Impressive - Exactly what you’d expect from 4moms!
on November 7, 2020
Posted by: MckAsh
from Wilmington, NC
As a mom of 4 I've used my fair share of baby products (including playards), and I can say that the 4moms Breeze Plus Playard is my favorite out of all of them--with one flaw, but we'll get to that later.
The Pros
- I love the look of the playard. It's a neutral black, and has really nice lines. I imagine it would look great no matter what décor you have. It definitely does not scream "baby container."
- I love the look of the playard. It's a neutral black, and has really nice lines. I imagine it would look great no matter what décor you have. It definitely does not scream "baby container."
- It is incredibly easy to set up and take down. Even a sleep deprived mom can do it!
- It moves around easily and packs up nicely. It has plenty of space for the little one, but doesn't have a huge footprint. Hence, it's great for travel.
-I feel safe with my little one spending time in this playard. He is 2 months old and seems very comfortable while napping in the bassinet, which has mesh on all four sides. The bottom portion of the playard is roomy and will be a comfortable, safe spot for him once he's on the move.
The Cons
- This first con is a personal one due to the fact that I have a LARGE baby! He's off
the charts for weight and height, so if you have an average size little one, this con may not exist for you. The bassinet potion of the playard only holds up to 18lbs. Other playards I've had in the past had bassinet weight limits of 20-25lbs. It would be nice if he could use the bassinet a bit longer, but it's definitely not a deal breaker.
- This first con is a personal one due to the fact that I have a LARGE baby! He's off
the charts for weight and height, so if you have an average size little one, this con may not exist for you. The bassinet potion of the playard only holds up to 18lbs. Other playards I've had in the past had bassinet weight limits of 20-25lbs. It would be nice if he could use the bassinet a bit longer, but it's definitely not a deal breaker.
- It is a bit on the heavy side when it's all packed away, so newly postpartum moms
should be aware of that.
should be aware of that.
-The final and biggest con was the flip changer (the changing table portion of the
playard.) I wanted to love it, but I just didn't. My 2 month old (who as I mentioned before is large) is already too big to comfortably fit on the flip changer. An even bigger flaw than the size is the ease of use and safety of the flip changer. I never felt completely secure with him on the changer because the way it clips on the playard never felt firmly clipped on to me. I also has issues with the changer coming unclipped when trying to transition from it being on top of the playard to hanging
off the side.
playard.) I wanted to love it, but I just didn't. My 2 month old (who as I mentioned before is large) is already too big to comfortably fit on the flip changer. An even bigger flaw than the size is the ease of use and safety of the flip changer. I never felt completely secure with him on the changer because the way it clips on the playard never felt firmly clipped on to me. I also has issues with the changer coming unclipped when trying to transition from it being on top of the playard to hanging
off the side.
Final Verdict
-Overall, this is an aesthetically pleasing, very functional and easy to use playard. It
would be great for a family who travels, or for a mom who lives in a two story house and needs a secondary safe nap/play area. I use it on a daily basis and love it - I just don’t plan on using the flip changer much!
-Overall, this is an aesthetically pleasing, very functional and easy to use playard. It
would be great for a family who travels, or for a mom who lives in a two story house and needs a secondary safe nap/play area. I use it on a daily basis and love it - I just don’t plan on using the flip changer much!
Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this playard to try out and enjoy!
Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this playard to try out and enjoy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 4moms.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome playard
on November 7, 2020
Posted by: Ladybug15
from Washington
I love this playard. It is well thought out and a great design. The ability to set it up and take it down with one hand is so wonderful. It is easy and intuitive and truly one handed- I can do it while holding my baby. The bassinet is very nice- spacious but a bit more cozy than the full playard main area and higher up to reduce bending. It is deep enough set into the playard however that it feels secure for baby even if he did manage to roll over he can't roll out. It is so nice that the diaper changer can be used then flipped down out of the way when not in use. The changer is also a little higher, so less bending and easier on my back. A favorite feature for me is the mattress. It is a thin, firm mattress that folds up for carrying and storing, but it is so much better than other playard mattresses. The cushioning is more dense so it is more supportive. The seams in the mattress that allow for storage cannot be felt as easily under the sheet. The previous playard that I had was such a poor mattress that it didn't seem comfortable especially as our oldest son got older and bigger/heavier. I was struggling on getting him a different mattress for it (more similar to a crib mattress) as I was also concerned about safety and safe sleep as a different mattress is often not recommended. No such worries with this mattress. The other brand of playard mattress would also overlap on itself at the seams when using a fitted sheet on it causing uncomfortable ridges (even with the branded fitted sheet). This playard solves that completely! The mattress is designed so it cannot overlap on itself like that and also the sheets are amazing. Soft, waterproof and machine washable and fitted without being elastic. I cannot say enough how much I love these two features- the mattress (and sheet) and one handed easy open/close. To top it off, this playard looks nice. It is simple and sleek not bright and busy. Even my husband commented that he liked how it looked and wasn't overly 'baby' looking. Fits in nicely with our decor which is nice as I use it for travel but also for a bedside crib until my baby is a year old, so it's in our master bedroom for quite a while. This playard is easy to collapse and has a nice carry bag but it isn't a lightweight playard. It is not overly heavy but not lightweight either. This doesn't bother me as I like that it is sturdy as this is important when baby is a little older and bigger and playing in it so it doesn't tip or 'travel' across the room as he wiggles in it. It's not too heavy and isn't overly bulky so we will take it on trips, camping, hotels, grandma's house, etc. Sturdiness is more important to me than weight as I'm just taking it from house to car and back. Very well designed and a great product. Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this playard.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 4moms.com
Customer Rating
4
Good Product
on November 7, 2020
Posted by: JMWest
from Knoxville, TN
Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this playard. We enjoy using this playard as a bassinet and changer in our living room. It is easy to set up and take down which makes it perfect to travel to the grandparents with. It is very sturdy and my baby boy is comfortable in it. The flip up changer makes diaper changes a breeze. I love that you can flip the changer out of the way when not in use. It is also easy to convert the bassinet mattress into the playard mattress. My only complaints would be to add a canopy to keep the light of my sleeping baby's face and to add some sort of place to hold a few diapers and wipes. My favorite feature is the fact that it will grow with my baby boy. Overall this is a great product and I look forward to many more months of using this playard.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 4moms.com
Customer Rating
4
Loveee
on November 7, 2020
Posted by: Tinad
from Ct
I absolutely love this play yard! It is so easy to put together It can pop open and close with just one hand, anybody with more than one child has tried to put a pack and play. Struggling with the side rails of a traditional pack and play is the WORST!! This pack and play goes together and is taken down seamlessly. The flip-top changer goes on easily, and is so convenient because it's easily flipped to the side when not in use. I love that the mattress zips and unzips to accommodate the bassinet but then can also be a full-size pack and play mattress. The only reason I gave four stars is because the changer when taking apart and not on the pack and play still does not fit into the bag to store it well.
I received this product as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel in exchange for my honest review.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 4moms.com
Customer Rating
4
Frustration-free playard
on November 7, 2020
Posted by: Fjvjess
from Fairfax, VA
"Frustration-Free Playard"
Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel I've been able to try out the 4moms Breeze Plus Playard with my four month old and have been pretty happy with it. The absolute best feature of this playard- and what makes it stand apart from the competition- is the setup. In a word, it is awesome! Unlike other playards I've used, this one took just a few minutes, and zero frustration, to put together. This makes the 4moms Breeze Plus ideal for travel when you don't want to spend a lot of time figuring out your baby's sleep space. The second best feature of this playard is the flip down changing station. It's nice to have it out of the way when you're not using it and makes the bassinet more accessible. And its weight limit is 25 lbs so you can use it for quite awhile. The bassinet is smaller than other playards I've used- it's essentially half the size of the bottom play area- but an infant doesn't really need more space than that. And the weight limit is a little higher which makes it usable for a little longer. It's a really strong and flat surface; there's no sagging in the mattress or the supports holding it up. I also like the solid black color of the 4moms Breeze Plus; it blends in well with our decor. My only complaint about this playard is the lack of storage for diapers. This seems like a feature that should come standard with the playard and not an added accessory. I have to use some of the valuable bassinet space to stash diapers and wipes. But otherwise there's a lot that I like about the 4moms Breeze Plus and I look forward to using the bottom playard space as my baby grows.
Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel I've been able to try out the 4moms Breeze Plus Playard with my four month old and have been pretty happy with it. The absolute best feature of this playard- and what makes it stand apart from the competition- is the setup. In a word, it is awesome! Unlike other playards I've used, this one took just a few minutes, and zero frustration, to put together. This makes the 4moms Breeze Plus ideal for travel when you don't want to spend a lot of time figuring out your baby's sleep space. The second best feature of this playard is the flip down changing station. It's nice to have it out of the way when you're not using it and makes the bassinet more accessible. And its weight limit is 25 lbs so you can use it for quite awhile. The bassinet is smaller than other playards I've used- it's essentially half the size of the bottom play area- but an infant doesn't really need more space than that. And the weight limit is a little higher which makes it usable for a little longer. It's a really strong and flat surface; there's no sagging in the mattress or the supports holding it up. I also like the solid black color of the 4moms Breeze Plus; it blends in well with our decor. My only complaint about this playard is the lack of storage for diapers. This seems like a feature that should come standard with the playard and not an added accessory. I have to use some of the valuable bassinet space to stash diapers and wipes. But otherwise there's a lot that I like about the 4moms Breeze Plus and I look forward to using the bottom playard space as my baby grows.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 4moms.com
Customer Rating
4
Easy set-up and so multifunctional!
on November 7, 2020
Posted by: BB8588
from Seattle, WA
So normally I get my husband to assemble everything I buy, but with this I did it all by myself so I’ve got to start with the set up - SUPER easy and intuitive! I hardly needed the directions at all and when I did need them the pictures were clear and made sense. Also, LOVE the simple “pull up” and “push down” knob for set up and take down. It’s seriously SO easy!
Once I got it set up I’ve been loving how multifunctional it is! The only reason why I’m giving it 4 stars is because the changing table part is a little difficult to move in and out of place - you really have to pull/push, but I guess that’s good to make sure it’s secure. The changing table is also a little small but I do have a fairly large 2 month old (about 25 inches in height and about 15lbs). I feel like she barely fits. It is nice how there is the option to flip it over when not in use, even if it’s a little hard to do that.
So far I’ve been enjoying the bassinet part the best. We put our little activity center on it and then keep it in our kitchen so I do everything I need to do in the kitchen with cleaning and cooking throughout the day while baby is entertained - it’s amazing!! Plus, I love how visible and easy to reach she is. I normally baby wear and this has given me a huge break from that (as much as I love it my body does get tired)!
I have used it as a regular playpen as well, but since my baby is so young I normally have it in bassinet mode. The full mattress for the playpen actually doubles as the bassinet mattress (you just unzip two parts of it) AND the mattress is used as a cushion to put around the playpen when it’s folded up and not in use -another cool multi-use feature I thought! One more thing about the mattresses - the covers that are sold separately but go with the product are really nice! The fabric is soft AND waterproof. They’re perfect.
Received this product from the Stellar Product Testing Panel and I’m so very grateful for it as it’s already made my life significantly easier!!
Once I got it set up I’ve been loving how multifunctional it is! The only reason why I’m giving it 4 stars is because the changing table part is a little difficult to move in and out of place - you really have to pull/push, but I guess that’s good to make sure it’s secure. The changing table is also a little small but I do have a fairly large 2 month old (about 25 inches in height and about 15lbs). I feel like she barely fits. It is nice how there is the option to flip it over when not in use, even if it’s a little hard to do that.
So far I’ve been enjoying the bassinet part the best. We put our little activity center on it and then keep it in our kitchen so I do everything I need to do in the kitchen with cleaning and cooking throughout the day while baby is entertained - it’s amazing!! Plus, I love how visible and easy to reach she is. I normally baby wear and this has given me a huge break from that (as much as I love it my body does get tired)!
I have used it as a regular playpen as well, but since my baby is so young I normally have it in bassinet mode. The full mattress for the playpen actually doubles as the bassinet mattress (you just unzip two parts of it) AND the mattress is used as a cushion to put around the playpen when it’s folded up and not in use -another cool multi-use feature I thought! One more thing about the mattresses - the covers that are sold separately but go with the product are really nice! The fabric is soft AND waterproof. They’re perfect.
Received this product from the Stellar Product Testing Panel and I’m so very grateful for it as it’s already made my life significantly easier!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 4moms.com
Customer Rating
5
Just so easy to use, like really really easy!
on November 7, 2020
Posted by: Andrew_CO
from Boulder, CO
No more two hands and a foot needed to get the travel crib rails to lock into place. I was able to set this thing up while holding the LO. One handed, incredibly easier and impossible to mess up. Breakdown is just as easy.
The bassinet clips in easily and our 2.5 yr old did some unsanctioned stress testing on it. Stays in place and can hold 30+ bouncing lbs no problem. It's easy to take down the bassinet and use as the full play yard with just a few zips.
The only slight negative is the flip changer, it works great and is easy to use, but did take two hands to fully get it to flip out of the way. Which isn't ideal when holding a tiny person, but it was easy enough to either not fully snap it down, or just put the LO down before flipping it out of the way.
This is nice and light for whenever we can travel again and so easy to set up. Definitely have found a new favorite! I received this product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 4moms.com
Customer Rating
5
I’m a HUGE fan! A MUST BUY!
on November 8, 2020
Posted by: ehildy
from Cincinnati, OH
I never knew what I was missing until I used the 4moms Breeze Plus Playard. Your first impression is amazing because of how easy it is to open. I would struggle forEVER with our other one just to get it set up. This was done within 3 minutes! We were able to take this on a weekend trip with us and I loved that the carrying case is the mattress, one less thing to worry about losing!
We use this every night and for naps. Our daughter didn’t like the bassinet we purchased but at 3 months, she sleeps 8-10 hours a night! We use the bassinet part the most. We don’t have to bend over much to put her down and she’ll be able to use it longer because of the space!
The large area is used for play time and when we need to use the flip changing table. It’s easy to ship the mattress to make it larger or smaller! I do wish the flip changer could be used with the bassinet. We don’t get to use it as much as I would like.
No one asks about sheets much but the 4moms brand is SO SOFT! It doesn’t make my little one hot and I love the designs and texture. Definitely get those!
Overall, we were very impressed with this product. It will be used for years and come with us often! We received this product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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