How necessary is a pack and play?

I honestly used it maybe 5 times. i honestly think they are a waste.

I didn't find it useful in the beginning.....

unless you travel, they aren't really super necessary.

if you have a crib or planning on cosleeping, they're pointless. if you're using them as a bed, for sure

My baby is almost 3 months & so far I've only used it to store his pamper blankets my breast pump stuff etc lol but I will def use it when he's a little older bc it's in my room & he'll be in it when I want to get things done

I'm getting one that has a bassinet and a changing stand attachment and that will be next to our bed till baby sleeps at least halfway through the night. That way he'll be right next to me. Then if I go places. Like when I stay at my moms or something they can sleep in there and its easy to bring.

Only as necessary as you make it, dear one. We travel, so it's a big thing for us (we like the idea of baby having his own little portable space, even in our room or away from home entirely).

But I guess some people get a bassinet. But I'm like forget the bassinet get the pack and play because they have so many uses.

However they're pretty neat if you like to keep baby close by. With my daughter it was a huge asset because I could have her nearby when cooking (versus leaving her in the living room) or as she got older and needed a spot to hang out while I vacuumed or whatever. They're great for toddlers.

I bought a rock and play for her bassinet thing and it is super light and portable and takes up less space when folded up.

I'm only getting a pack and play napper it has 3 levels and only because when I move out of my parents I don't want a Dang uhaul to move us!!