I lost my job (worst timing ever!!) and therefore am struggling financially. I don't have a lot of family support and won't be having a shower either. So basically I'm on my own with this baby. I didn't get much use out of my daughters crib until she was older and am thinking this time to save money, just using a pack n play instead of buying both.

I may look for a crib from a second hand shop but that will be last after I make sure everything else is bought and paid for.

I saw a few mattresses online for playyards(nothing that will fit the one I bought yet) and am thinking of getting one to stick in the bottom so I can use it for sleeping instead of a crib. I dont see a big difference and am thinking it doesn't really matter as long as baby has something to sleep in.

Thoughts on this?