Where Will My 8 Month Old Sleep at Grandma's?

A pack n play would be the safest method, could you borrow one from a friend. I run a daycare and have children as old as 2 years old taking naps in a pack n play. They fold up nicely and are easy to transport. Good Luck

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He should be fine in a pack 'n play for both sleeping and to keep him safe, however, having him sleep and play in the same place may confuse him. They have some gate type things that can be formed into more of a corral type space which may be more better for play.

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I agree with the other ladies - my 2 year old still sleeps in her pack n play when we travel, and she is in the 99th percentile for height AND weight (shes a BIG girl).

Shouldn't have a problem at all

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Definately put him in a pack-n-play... I still put my 3 year old in one if we are in a new environment. He's not too big. Have fun!

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Hmm... I don't think that he is "technically" too big for a pack-n-play... It depends more on how tall/long your son is and whether you think he can climb out of it (my guess is not yet). There is a company called Babies Away (www.babiesaway.com) where you can rent anything you need while you are away from home. They will deliver it to your destination and pick it up when you are done.... strollers, cribs, car seats etc...... A friend used it while in Hawaii and said it was a lifesaver!

Good Luck. Happy Thanksgiving!
K.

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My 2-1/2 year old 34 lb son sleeps in a pack and play when we travel. Sure, it's not as roomy as a crib, but with his comforter and lovey he is fine. My 16 month old 24 lb daughter sleeps in a pack and play right next to his. They are pretty standard as 'cribs' in most hotels around the world. Happy Thanksgiving!

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I agree that he will be just fine in a Pack 'n Play. My son was in his until he was 20 months old, and then he learned to climb out so that was the end of that! My son was also a big baby, and he did just fine.
Have a great Thanksgiving!

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Try asking Grandma if any of her acquaintances have a pack n play ("play pen" to her). That way you won't have to lug one along with you. Otherwise, ask if she'd consider buying one as a holiday gift - she can always re-sell it or use it for other grandchildren or lend it out to friends.

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My 2.5 year old loves her pack n play at Grandma's even tho she hasn't been in her crib for a year at home. You may want to wait til you where you're going to pick it up so you don't have one more thing to pack (or have Grandma get one ahead of time). Happy Thanksgiving

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Hi,
My son is 3 and he still sleeps in a pack n play at grandma's house! He is safe and confined and comfortable. I constantly used the pack n play when he was a baby and I needed to make sure he was safe while I helped my older son, went to the bathroom, etc. It is a good investment, not too expensive, easy to travel with and will give you piece of mind. Good Luck.

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That's too funny I'm a nanny for twin girls who are 23 pounds each woo! Topping the charts, anyways we use a pac n play and it is wonderful! I highly suggest it! And we have a graco just make sure you don't get the one that says prtable crib because those usually are smaller than normal pac n plays

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Check out this baby rental equipment website (www.babysaway.com), and see if they have a loation in Grandma's area. We have used it many times in Boston, Oregon and Missouri. It's awesome. The stuff is clean and safe and is run by mom's, so they know the importance of keeping the equipment clean. I'm sure they have a pack n play you can rent - my son is 14 months old and he still sleeps in one at Grandma's house. Either that, or see if Grandma has a friend who can lend you one while you are there. Or purchase the basic model to keep at her house for these such occassions. Good luck!

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We have a similar situation when we travel to my in-law's house. First we traveled with our own pack'n'play (or you can get a mini portable crib) and then they eventually bought one of their own to keep there. Our kids nap and sleep in the pack'n'play in our room and we know they are safe and confined. I had them in it until their heads and feet touched the ends. You should be able to get another year out of a pack'n'play. It also came in handy when going to a hotel or a friend's house and I sometimes used it on our patio. You might try borrowing one first to see if it works for your son.

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Your son should fit fine in the pack and play. We just stayed at a hotel that had one, and our 2.3 year old (who is at the 99th percentile for height), fit fine (albeit barely). His head touched one side, and his toes the other - but he still slept comfortably.

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I used a playpen, now called pack-n-play, when travelling and made it all cozy for him to sleep in. That worked well and travels nicely. Many other moms already suggested this- ooops.

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My advice is definitely to lay him down in a pack n' play before you buy it. My mom, my daughters Grandma, bought her a pack n' play for sleeping at her house when she was first born and she only fit in it for maybe the first 6 months. My daughter is on the taller side but still for the amount of money you will pay you want to get a few good years out of that purchase. This one only lasted a few months. The brand that we have is a Graco so you may want to try other brands. Good luck and I would love to hear if you find a larger one anywhere!

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I would go with the pack and play. The instructions indicate that a pack and play is safe up to 35 inches tall or 30 pounds. I had to stop using mine when my son turned 2 because of the height restrictions and now I use a portable bed called a pea pod.

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He is so not too big for a pack and play. They are fine until the child can crawl out of it. My 2 1/2 year old still sleeps in it when we travel. Great investment...get a pack & play.

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When I went to my moms house this last summer my daughter slept in a play pen.... It was no big deal for her..

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