SlumberPodThe Original Blackout Sleep Tent Travel Essential for Babies and Toddlers, Mini Crib and Pack N Play Cover, Sleep Pod for Kids with Monitor Pouch and Fan Pouch, Blocks 95%+ Light, Black

*Update*I reached out to the seller regarding the hole. They responded withon a day. After providing some information and the photos, they are sending a replacement._______Right out of the box, this product looked very promising and indeed can be pretty compact for travel. The instructions were attached to the travel bag, so I appreciate that they won't get easily lost and anyone should be able to read and assemble.The instructions were easy enough to understand, but getting the other end of the pole in the end cap/slot can be a bit tricky and might be easier with two people. I found it easier to assemble in a more open area, due to the poles being so long, and then just placing it over the pack-and-play (PnP).Upon assembly though, I noticed a small hole on one side. It seems small now, but already, after a few days of use, I can see it will probably get bigger over time assembling and disassembling when we travel, and we travel often. I reached out to the seller in hopes of getting a replacement. But for now, because it works so well in helping my baby stay asleep, I will continue to use until I hear from them.It really does keep it dark in there. Even in front of my south-facing windows, although some light comes through, it's not enough to cause any issues. The vents are helpful, but we still use a fan in the upper fan pocket to help keep it cool enough when zipped up. Otherwise, it will get hot and stuffy inside. I also like the fact that there is a pocket for a baby monitor. However, the plastic can make it tricky to place. Any wrinkle in it makes it impossible to see past it, so I have to spend quite a bit of time playing with it to get a clear image. But once set up, it's great to keep an eye on baby.

My family has a cabin that we love to vacation at. The cabin only has one room with a door and two loft rooms that are very open and are shared by multiple people. Obviously having a baby complicates this set up. We decided to give the slumber pod a try and it allowed our baby (and us!) to sleep soundly in an unfamiliar place. The set up was not horrible and will go much faster now that I know what I am doing. I really appreciate how quiet the zipper is; my light sleeper didn’t even stir. The size of the pod is perfect and fits well over our pack and play. I was shocked at how dark the pod is even with how breathable the fabric seems.

This is truly a magical product. Didn’t introduce it to my child until she was 15 mos old (bc I had never heard of this product until I saw a friend with one recently) but wish I had had it sooner! It really is a great product and even though we introduced it to her late (aka once she could stand/walk/feel confused about a new surrounding), it didn’t seem to bother her. It helped her to sleep in later than she usually does while we were traveling. The one downside is that it gets pretty hot and stuffy in there. We bought this version that comes with the slumberpod fan, and while it does help distribute the air, unless you have sufficient AC it does not really help. When traveling we stayed at a place with no AC and no ceiling fan, though the ambient temp stayed around 68 degrees Fahrenheit (a lot less than what we set it at home), but it still felt stuffy inside the slumberpod even with the fan. If you have running AC, I would knock it down a degree or two lower than what you normally set it at at home to prevent your child from being uncomfortable. Otherwise, it works great! 5 stars despite the airflow issue because it blocks out enough light that we could keep the pack n play in front of the tv at a hotel and watch tv without waking her, AND she slept so well in it when she wasn’t distracted by any minimal light coming through. So a huge win for extra sleep for the parents!I was VERY hesitant about the price, but now we will use it regularly for stays at grandmas house, traveling, etc. I was sold when I saw that it fits over a toddler bed too. So we can keep using it even after our little outgrows the pack n play. I’d recommend adding it to your Amazon baby registry and hoping someone buys it for you, but if not, try to use the registry discount on it!