Closed: Eddie Bauer Fairview Collection Pack & Play

There are a few staples that are needed for every parent. There are some things that I could have managed without and some things that I really needed. My kids are older now and I still have that same situation. I have a nephew now, so I tend to keep certain things in my house to accommodate him and those that come over with little children.

Eddie Bauer’s new Fairview collection is a really stylish and sheek look for any gender. Eddie Bauer has always been a company that takes pride in their products and their name, so you know that the quality is going to be nothing less then great. As expected, when we took a look at the Eddie Bauer Fairview Pack & Play, we loved it. There are so many features when it comes to this pack and play. It was really amazing to see how much things have changed since the last time I bought a pack and play. I still have my old one from my children and it’s stable enough to use, but it really lacks a lot of the features and many of the parts for the bassinet area on my pack and play are packed away in the basement. Since we’ve been using it primarily for my nephew, who is 2, we don’t need the baby parts on it. A few friends have also used it, but the children are not newborns either.

The details that are on the Fairview Pack & Play are really amazing. I love them. As I said the pattern was pretty gender neutral. It’s a plaid, maroon, grey and tan. The mattress that goes in is a light tan color, which was a little odd for me. I know that I have sheets for it, but this color really looks like it will stain easily. The sides on my old pack & play were straight. I liked that. This one the sides kind of dip down. I put my  two year old nephew in it (he’s under the weight limit) and although we have him sleeping in a toddler bed now, he fits in a pack & play because he’s smaller. The weight specifications on this pack and play are for a child 5-40 pounds. With the sides, he can easily escape, but he can out of the old one too. There is a small area on the end of the pack and play for storage of toys, diapers, etc. I really liked that. It’s attached, so there is no worry about it falling out. The elastic on top is tight so I don’t really see a toddler being able to reach over and grab things out of it.

There are also some other nice features on this pack and play. It has a performance styled canopy that fits on nicely and allows shade and also shields from siblings and light for peaceful naps. It also features 2 very cute tan teddy bears that hang from it in a mobile type fashion to entertain baby. The changing table attached very easily to the pack and play and clips in. It’s a really nice changing table and it “flips”  to come out of the way. I know this was a big plus for my brother, who expressed that his pack and play, which is newer then mine, clips on and it’s not as user friendly. I really LOVED the flip away too! It’s quick for mid night changes or even daytime changes.

I always hesitate when I read that something has “quick and easy set up“, but this truly was pretty quick. The bassinet pieces, changing table pieces and even the vibration unit that clips to the side for soothing, all fit in the carrying case. It has separate pocket on the side which fits all the accessories. I LOVED that!! You can take it all with you. I suppose if you did it more then a couple times, it would get easier and easier to take apart. I thought the changing table was a little difficult to take apart, but if I was going away for more then overnight, it would be worth taking apart to bring with. Otherwise I would leave the additional pieces like the canopy, changing table and bassinet at home. All together this pack and play weighs about 33 pounds. It features 2 wheels for easy moving that can lock in place when you have it where you need it. These wheels would make it nice for someone that couldn’t carry it from room to room or if you want to move it and it’s all opened and assembled.

Overall, I think this pack and play is an amazing item and well worth the money for all that is included. The Eddie Bauer Fairview Collection also has a matching Classic Wooden High Chair and Trailmaker Travel System with onBoard 35 Infant Seat. The collection is very modern. I LOVE the wooden high chair!

BUY: You can purchase the Eddie Bauer Fairview Collection items from Target, both online and in stores.

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