Hark, expecting and current parents! You need a play yard.
Of some sort.
And even though we’ve always been fans of the classic Graco Pack ‘n Play, 4moms is definitely onto something with the Breeze Go and Breeze Plus play yards. Yes, friends, there is a LOT to like here.
Most parents agree the ease of use is well worth the extra dollars. It’s super easy to fold and unfold – seriously, it’s “insanely easy”… like, it makes the Pack ‘n Play look like rocket science, in comparison. You can do it with a single hand, in seconds. No muss, no fuss. It’s, well… a breeze (get it?)!
Compared to the Graco Pack ‘n Play, which is not necessarily intuitive to put together and take apart, the Breeze is foolproof. For this reason, we especially recommend it as a crib or portable play yard for grandparents.
The 4moms breeze gives you a sturdy, durable sleep or play space (one mom on Amazon even said she crawled in with her baby sometimes!); it’s undoubtedly a high-quality item.
4moms Breeze Models
There are two models available: the Breeze Plus ($299) and the Breeze GO ($239). The former comes with a removable bassinet and changer (a must-have for babies under 6 months), while the GO (the travel crib version), doesn’t. Other than that (and the color), we’re talking about the same thing.
At 23 pounds (28.5 with the bassinet and changer), the 4moms Breeze is comparable to the Pack ‘n Play and other play yards in terms of weight, and it also comes with a carry case for easy transport. Note that the handles are long, so carrying it low may cause it to drag on the floor if you’re short. On the flip side, you can actually carry this one over your shoulder, which many find easier.
Much like with the standard-issue Graco Pack ‘n Play, we think a play yard like the 4moms Breeze is a GREAT option that kills many birds with one stone: this can function as a bedside bassinet, a crib, a portable crib, and a play yard (aka playpen) for an active toddler. Yes, you can get many years of use out of this thing!
The downsides: some parents complain that the Breeze play yard sheets are pretty pricey ($30 for the bassinet mattress fitted sheet and $40 for the play yard fitted sheet). Given that you may want 2-3 sheets, this does raise the cost of an already-expensive product. Other than that, there are virtually no complaints with this play yard.
4moms Breeze Review — bottom line: Though much pricier than other play yards ($300 vs. $100 for a basic Pack n’ Play), the 4moms Breeze wins in the ease-of-use category with an extremely intuitive fold (and unfold); not to mention, it’s much more attractive. If you’re buying for a new baby, choose the Plus model, which comes with a removable bassinet and changer for infants under 6 months.
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We were gifted the 4Moms Breeze GO playard for our twins that we are expecting in October. Is this playard suitable for two children? Or would one maybe sleep in a crib while the other could sleep in the pack n play? Just thinking if that’s the case it could present a problem when traveling. Thanks