Awesome product, babybjorn is a reliable brand. The mattress is like a crib and not the fake ones that most have. Very easy to open, fairly easy to close... ideal size for traveling, it fits inside its own suitcase. But... 250 is still a lot of money... it's worth it for someone who plans to travel a lot or have it permanently at grandma's for frequent sleepovers. Lastly, it's a bit small, I don't know if the baby will fit until they're 3 years old.