Better than all the rest!
August 19, 2021
Cove
This is the most thoughtful and tasteful play yard/bassinet I have ever used! I can definitely see that the designers of the Nuna Cove Aire Go had vast experience with the existing play yards and bassinets on the market, and thought of a solution for each of the design flaws. I personally used the Halo Swivel Bassinest and then when LO grew out of that, transitioned to the Graco Pack-n-Play as a full-time crib, and also traveled with the Graco PNP. However, now that I've used the Nuna Cove Aire Go, I 100% would have used this from the beginning! Here are each of my reasons:
Aesthetics - Nuna is definitely the maker of the chicest baby gear, and this is no exception. The soft lines and beautifully neutral fabric of the Cove are in stark contrast to the eyesore sharp rectangle shape (reminds me of a train car) and the horrendous patterns of the Graco PNP.
The Mattress - Extremely well made and washable! My biggest gripe with the Graco PNP was that the mattress is a board with a thin layer of foam on top, and the foam eventually sinks in the middle because it is on top of a hammock structure for the bassinet. My LO was basically sleeping on a cardboard dent, not to mention breathing in whatever chemicals the foam was off-gassing. The Cove mattress, however, is so sturdy that there is no chance of a dent forming in the middle, and when it is time to deep clean the mattress after multiple spit ups, I can remove the mattress cover and put it into the washing machine! With the Graco PNP and Halo mattress, you cannot take it apart, only spot clean. In addition, if your LO likes to burrow his face into the mattress, you have no worries because the mattress is ventilated, kind of like those seat cushions used in expensive desk chairs. The mattress is also fitted perfectly against the sides so I don't have to fear any toes, fingers, or noses getting stuck in between.
The Fitted Sheet - I love how the sheet fits PERFECTLY around the mattress and there is no bunching up whatsoever. The fitted sheet even has velcro sewn onto it so you can match it exactly to the mattress. I disliked how with the Graco PNP sheets, they did not fit well, the sheet would bunch up near LO's nose because she tends to claw the sheet as she settles herself to sleep and I was worried the sheet would impair her breathing. I have no worries with the Cove sheet. It is organic cotton and supremely breathable, however, the material is so breathable it is very thin and I'm a little worried it won't hold up to frequent washing.
Safety - I was always afraid of stubbing my toes or tripping over the extremely long legs of the base of the Halo, but with the Cove, I don't have to worry about that because the feet are short and set beyond the edges so there is no way I would run into them.
Ease of use - INCREDIBLY easy to set up, literally with one hand and with the bassinet inside. To travel with the Graco PNP, you have to disassemble the bassinet which takes some time and also run the risk of losing one of the rods which would render the bassinet useless, not to mention the time to reassemble it once you get to your destination.
Size - The Cove Aire Go is similar in height and length to Nuna's larger model, the Sena, but differs in width as the Cove is 5.5 inches narrower. However, I appreciate that it is narrower because I can push the Cove through doorways! I was always frustrated with the Graco PNP because I couldn't run my robot vacuum as it is too wide to fit through the doorway. Also, if LO was sleeping in the PNP, I couldn't move the PNP into another room to keep an eye on LO. The Halo was just too heavy to move at all.
Overall, the Cove Aire Go is better than purchasing a [ bassinet + travel pack-n-play + crib ] because you can use the Cove for all three products, and it outperforms any other brand! The thoughtful features not only make your life easier, but allow you to have peace of mind that your LO is safe while sleeping or playing, which is absolutely priceless.
This product review was collected by the manufacturer.