Graco Pack‘n Play Setup: Step-by-Step Instructions for Safe Use (2024)

This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for the safe use of the Graco Pack‘n Play, a popular baby product designed for playing or sleeping. As a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of quality baby products, Graco believes that this Pack‘n Play is a wise choice and promises many hours of enjoyment for your baby. However, before using the product, it is important to read this owner’s manual carefully. The manual provides essential information on how to set up the Pack‘n Play properly, as well as warnings and instructions to follow to avoid serious injury or death. This includes avoiding suffocation and strangulation hazards, inspecting the product for damaged hardware, loose joints, missing parts, or sharp edges before each use, and not modifying the product or adding any attachments that are not listed in the owner’s manual. The manual also includes instructions for using accessories such as the changing table, toy bar, and indoor/outdoor canopy. If you have any questions about parts, use, or maintenance, please contact Graco’s Customer Service Department with your product’s model and serial numbers ready.

Graco Pack‘n Play

Dear Customer,

Please fill in the model and serial numbers above from the label on the center of the bottom of your new Pack ’N Play®. Thank you for purchasing this Graco® Pack ’N Play!Graco is the recognized leader in the design and manufacture of quality baby products. We believe your new Graco Pack ’N Play is a wise choice, promising many hours of enjoyment for your baby. Before using your Pack ’N Play, please take a few minutes to read this Owner’s Manual. The short time you spend reading these instructions will help you use your Pack ’N Play properly. Failure to follow these warnings and instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Setting Up the Pack ’N Play

• THIS PRODUCT REQUIRES ADULT ASSEMBLY.
• Keep fingers clear of top corners during setup. Be sure Pack ’N Play is completely set up before use. Check that the four top rails are completely latched, the center of the floor is pushed down, and the mattress is flat and secured by the Velcro® straps. Always follow the instructions in the owner’s manual to set up the Pack ’N Play.
• Before each use, inspect this product for damaged hardware, loose joints, missing parts or sharp edges. Do not use Pack ’N Play if any parts are missing or broken. Call USA 1-800-345-4109 (Canada 1-800-667-8184) for replacement parts or the owner’s manual. Do not substitute parts.

Using the Pack ’N Play

•  The Pack ’N Play is for playing or sleeping. When used for playing, never leave the child unattended and always keep the child in view. When used for sleeping, you must still provide the supervision necessary for the continued safety of your child.
• Always keep the Pack ’N Play away from hazards in the area that may injure your child.
•  When a child is able to pull to a standing position, remove bumper pads, large toys, and other objects that could serve as steps for climbing out. Stop using this product when your child reaches 35 inches (89 cm) in height, weighs more than 30 pounds (14 kg), or is able to climb out.
• Do not modify Pack ’N Play or add any attachments that are not listed in the owner’s manual, including an add-on bassinet.
•  DO NOT leave a child in the product with side lowered. Be sure side is in raised and locked position whenever child is in the product.
•  If refinishing, use a non-toxic finish specified for children’s products.

Avoiding Suffocation Hazards

• Unlike cribs that have rigid sides, the Pack ’N Play has flexible sides. As a result, the Pack ’N Play mattress is specially designed to prevent suffocation. The Pack ’N Play mattress has a solid base, a certain length and width, and is less than one inch thick in order to meet safety standards. Using a thicker or a different-sized mattress may allow a child’s head to get between the mattress and the side of the Pack ’N Play causing suffocation.
• Infants can suffocate
• In gaps between an extra mattress and the side of a product
•  On soft bedding.
• NEVER add a mattress, pillow, comforter or padding. Use ONLY the mattress pad provided by Graco.
•  NEVER LEAVE INFANT IN PRODUCT WITH SIDES DOWN. The infant may roll into space between pad and lose mesh side causing suffocation.
•  Never use plastic shipping bags or another plastic film as mattress covers not sold and intended for that purpose. They can cause suffocation.
•  Do not use a water mattress with the Pack ’N Play.

Avoiding Strangulation Hazards

•  Strings and cords can cause strangulation. Keep strings and cords away from child.
•  Do not place the Pack ’N Play near a window where cords from blinds or drapes can strangle a child.
•  Do not hang strings on or over the Pack ’N Play.
•  Do not place items with a string around a child’s neck, such as hood strings, pacifier cords, etc.
•  Do not attach strings to toys.

Questions?

In the U.S.A. or Canada, please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts, use, or maintenance. When you contact us, please have your product’s model and serial numbers ready so that we may help you efficiently.

Telephone us at: USA: 1-800-345-4109 Canada: 1-800-667-8184 Montreal: 514-344-3533

Parts list

This model may not include some features shown below. Check that you have all the parts for this model BEFORE assembling your product. If any parts are missing, call Customer Service. No tools are required.

• ALL MODELS

FEATURES ON CERTAIN MODELS

Setup

• For smooth setup and takedown, it’s important to remember one thing: the center of the floor must be at least halfway up to the top rails when locking OR unlocking rails (see figures 4 & 5).
  Therefore:
• When setting up, lock rails BEFORE lowering the center.
• Be sure top rails have become rigid. If not, pull up again until they are rigid. If top rails do not latch, lift the center of the floor higher.
• When taking down, raise center halfway BEFORE unlocking rails.
• Hold one end of the unit up and push the center of the floor down.
• If the center does not stay down, place some weight (several books) in the center of the unit and let it stand overnight.

To Fold

• Lift up slightly on the top rail.
• Push up on the button located under this symbol to release the two tubes.
• Push down.
• If top rails do not unlatch, DO NOT FORCE. Lift the center of the floor higher.
• Both tubes must be released for the top rail to fold.
• Pull center up all the way.
• Do not force. If unit will not fold, look for a partially latched top rail. Squeeze the latch button to release the rail.

Accessories (On certain models)

If your bassinet is already installed, unsnap the four snaps on the bassinet end flap from either end of Pack ’N Play. Snap accessory bag on. Snap bassinet end flap over the accessory bag.

WARNING Always keep objects out of the child’s reach. Remove parent organizer when a child is able to pull himself up in the Pack ’N Play. Slide plastic dividers into pockets. To remove: push button and pull up.

Changing Table

WARNING To protect your child from falls and other injuries:

• Always stay within arm’s reach of your child when using the changing table. Always use waist belt when child is on the changing table. Never leave child unattended.
• The changing table is designed for use only with this Graco Pack ’N Play. Do not use on the floor, bed, counter or other surfaces. Before each use make sure the changing table is properly secured to the Pack ’N Play by pushing down firmly in the middle of the changing table.
•  Do not use changing table as a sleeping or play area.
•  The weight limit for the changing table is 25 lbs (11 kg). Do not use the changing table as extra storage. Always remove the changing table when your child is in the Pack ’N Play.
• Place on flat surface to help with assembly. Check that two halves are fastened securely by twisting and pulling on them.

WARNING Avoid falls. The waist belt must be secured by placing the plastic retainer through the opening between the two parts of the changing table. Check that retainer lays flat on the back of the changing table.

If the changing table rests on any of the hooks for the bassinet, move the changing table until it rests on the top rails of the unit.

Toy Bar

WARNING

• Possible entanglement or strangulation injury.
• Remove toy bar when baby begins to push up on hands and knees. Recommended use from birth to 5 months.
• Toys are not intended to be mouthed by the baby and should be positioned clearly out of reach of the baby’s face and mouth.
• Always attach all provided fasteners (strings, straps, clamps, etc.) tightly to Pack ’N Play according to these instructions. Check frequently.
•  Do not add additional strings or straps to attach to any other crib or playpen.
• Possible entanglement or strangulation injury. Remove toy bar when baby begins to push up on hands and knees. Recommended use from birth to 5 months.
•  Toys are not intended to be mouthed by the baby and should be positioned clearly out of reach of the baby’s face and mouth.
• Always attach all provided fasteners (strings, straps, clamps, etc.) tightly to Pack ’N Play according to these instructions. Check frequently.
•  Do not add additional strings or straps to attach to any other crib or playpen.

Indoor Canopy

• Possible entanglement or strangulation injury. Remove canopy with toys when baby begins to push up on hands and knees.
• Recommended use from birth to 5 months.
•  Toys are not intended to be mouthed by the baby and should be positioned clearly out of reach of the baby’s face and mouth.
• Always attach all provided fasteners (strings, straps, clamps, etc.) tightly to Pack ’N Play according to these instructions. Check frequently.
• Do not add additional strings or straps to attach to any other crib or playpen.
•  For indoor use only. This canopy does not provide protection from the harmful sun that can burn your child.

Outdoor Canopy

When properly used, the canopy provides shade for your child. However, your child may be warmer inside the play yard than in a shaded area outside the playard. To help prevent the build-up of heat inside the playard and to avoid over-heating your child:

• Turn canopy mesh away from the sun. Keep entire mattress shaded from sunlight at all times.
• Keep playard well ventilated:
• Always keep the front mesh panel and one side mesh panel of the playard open
• Never cover the canopy mesh. Never use an outdoor canopy with a bassinet.
• As always, use good judgment to protect your child from exposure to heat which can lead to serious injury or death.
• NEVER leave your child unattended. ALWAYS keep your child in view.

Maintenance of Canopy:

DO NOT machine wash or dry in a dryer. DO NOT dry clean. Spot clean with a damp cloth and a mild soap. NO BLEACH.

The mesh side of the canopy goes on the same side of the unit as the brackets. The shiny side goes on the inside of the unit.

Fasten VELCRO® to back corners of unit.

To remove: grasp tube firmly so it will not spring out. Push in, then pull up.

Bassinets

• Use bassinet with only one child at a time.
• Never place a child under the bassinet.
• Discontinue using your bassinet if child weighs over 15 lbs. (6.8 kg), can roll over, or can push up on hands and knees.
• DO NOT store the bassinet in the Pack ’N Play while in use.
• To help prevent heat build-up inside the Pack ’N Play and to avoid overheating your child, when using the bassinet DO NOT use an outdoor canopy.
• To avoid SUFFOCATION, DO NOT use extra paddings such as a water mattress, mattress, or pillows inside the bassinet. Use ONLY mattress provided by Graco. DO NOT use your bassinet without the mattress provided by Graco.
• Snap the flaps to the ends.
• CHECK:
  Two tubes MUST be installed before placing the mattress pad in the bassinet.
• WARNING The bassinet must be fully assembled and installed before using.

Bassinet with Tubes

WARNING

The loop ends must be in the slots in the corners to secure the bassinet in the Pack ’N Play. Pull up on the tube and bassinet to ensure that the tube is in place. The bassinet must be fully assembled and installed, including top rails, snaps and bottom pad, before using. To remove the bassinet, reverse the steps. Twist the tubes to pull them apart. Use extreme care when pulling the tubes apart.

Care and Maintenance

FROM TIME TO TIME CHECK YOUR PACK ’N PLAY for worn parts, torn material or stitching. Replace or repair the parts as needed. Use only Graco® replacement parts.IF PACK ’N PLAY IS USED AT THE BEACH, you MUST clean sand off your Pack ’N Play, including the feet, before packing it into cover. Sand in top rail lock may damage it.TO CLEAN PACK ’N PLAY, use only household soap and warm water. TO WASH CARRY BAG, machine wash in cold water on a delicate cycle and drip-dry. NO BLEACH OR DETERGENT.

Replacement Parts (USA)

Complete the form below. Your model number MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts. Your model number can be found on a sticker on the center of the bottom of your Pack ’N Play. Payment in U.S. dollars must accompany your order. Return the form with payment to: GRACO Children’s Products Inc. Customer Service Department 150 Oaklands Blvd. Exton, PA 19341

•  Circle the part you need. You may only order parts that come with your original model.
•  Marque con un círculo el repuesto que necesita. Sólo puede pedir piezas que están incluidas en su modelo original
• Check or money order enclosed (payable to Graco Children’s Products Inc.)

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