The assembly and folding/unfolding are counter-intuitive, so it's imperative that you read the instruction manual first. Once you get the hang of it, it's very easy to pack and play. We mainly used our Pack and Play as a secondary baby bed in the living room so that I can have baby near me when I am outside of the bedroom. I don't use a baby monitor. Our Pack and Play model includes a bassinet, which holds up to 15 lbs. This is very convenient for me as it was at the perfect height for me to take baby out of easily right after birth. It was harder to lift her out of her baby crib during the first few weeks. She is almost 10 weeks now and is almost at the weight limit, so will have to remove the bassinet soon. Even so, this was a lifesaver and very useful for me and my home. Plus, the color scheme is very pleasing to the eye.

Convenient!