Joovy Room Playard with Bassinet and Changing Table – Top Reviews & Key Info

• Price Range:  $200 to $270
• GooGooLove: ♥♥♥♥ (4/5)
• Pros:
  • Changing table includes safety strap & easy to clean
  • Solid construction
  • Storage area
• Cons:
  • Hard to fold/disassemble
  • Mattress includes extra fabric, not a snug fit
  • Tough to find and use special sheets

Most Helpful Reviews on the Joovy Room Playard with Bassinet and Changing Table

• (5/5) – 10/28/2011 – … I researched and browsed dozens of pack and plays and decided on the Joovy because 1. I loved the color and sleek design 2. I liked the belted changing table 3. It had all the features I was looking for. My 7 month old is super wiggly and loves flipping over, but she can’t when I belt her in!… The price tag didn’t sit well with me at first (I think it’s the most expensive pack and play out there? One of the most expensive anyway..), but I really do believe it was worth the price! Looking at my Joovy seriously makes me so happy! My baby loves it too! (read more and buy it at Amazon.com)

• (2/5) – 2/12/2012 – … Let me start with the positives. The construction is very solid and secure. All frame parts seem to be more stable and secure than others on the market I have seen. The storage area has many cubbies and securely fastens to the base to hold a good amount of supply weight. The changing table is very solid…. Here are the bad items.1\ The mattress is horrible and we felt unsafe. There is a lot of extra material in the folds and when we placed our baby on the mattress… 2\ The Joovy comes with it’s own special fitted sheet…. 3\ Fitted sheet use when we are not using the bassinet is very annoying too…. (read more and buy it at Amazon.com)

• (4/5) – 4/21/2012 – I love this Joovy playard. I’d give it 5 stars but I am not convinced that I like the mattress cover. It is a little large for the mattress, and I wish it was a snugger fit. And I wish you could purchase a second one at a more reasonable price. This is honestly the only thing that made me not give it 5 stars. It’s better than the other playards we considered-in terms of appearance, stability, features, and size. (read more and buy it at BuyBuyBaby.com)

• (5/5) – 5/25/2012 – I love it, it’s much larger than other playards! The changing table is awesome! Cleaning the baby and if there’s any mess left behind you can wipe it all down in sec. It’s nice and wide, with the safety straps. It’s not flashy, very neutral so you can have it anywhere in your house and not feel like your kids are redecorating. The biggest plus is, that it’s SOO easy to dismount and assemble…. You won’t feel like your playing tetris. While packing, and it’s super light!… (read more and buy it at Babiesrus.com)

• (4/5) – 4/4/2012 – I absolutely love the changing station – it’s nice and wide and not like a cup. I also love the contemporary style of it. I don’t really use the storage piece. I did find that the play yard bed padding is a little hard, like you can feel the bars below, but my child doesn’t seem to mind. I do wish it would come in a better variety of colors – or at least the fitted sheets could be colored. It’s used as his bed due to space. (read more and buy it at Babiesrus.com)

Gear in Action

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What the Makers Say

• The Joovy Room has elevated the playard to a new level. This premier, full-feature nursery center is a bassinet, changing station and playard, all in one. The Joovy Room has exceptional good looks while offering supreme functionality. Parents love its convenience and multi-purpose usability.The Room has Joovy’s contemporary styling and gives a fresh look to the playard category. This appealing design along with Joovy’s second to none quality is what sets the Room apart from other playards. Joovy takes pride in using the highest-grade fabrics on the market today. Our 600D nylon fabric is super strong, durable and stain resistant. We urge you to compare our fabrics to other playards on the market because there is no comparison!
• The full-size bassinet on the Room holds an infant up to 15 pounds. We’ve included a 100% cotton sheet that works in the bassinet or playard floor (additional sheets are sold separately). We’re sure you’ll find this sheet the softest, heavy-duty playard sheet available for your child’s comfort and wellbeing.The removable changing table supports a baby up to 25 pounds. A notable feature is the Room’s changing table, it has a vinyl top (not fabric) so it’s super easy to wipe down. It also includes four storage pockets to hold your essentials.The parent organizer is the biggest available on a playard. Ours has 9 storage compartments (including a hard plastic top for wipes); it holds up to 9 lbs. of nursery items.The Room has two wheels making it easy to move around your home. The built-in MP3 (iPod) jack with speaker allows you to play your personal playlist or the integrated music with sleep mode. Your child will enjoy playing or sleeping to his favorite nursery tunes.The Room is also equipped with a built-in nightlight positioned to work inside the bassinet or playard.The Room includes a zippered travel bag for when you are on the go.

  The new Joovy Room playard is a practical and smart addition to any nursery…. (read more at Joovy.com)

Any Safety Recalls ?

• Not that we’ve heard.  For the most up-to-date infor­ma­tion, search the Con­sumer Prod­ucts Safety Division’s web­site here.