Babyproofing: Pack n Play
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Climbing Out of Pack N Play
Asked by S.H. from Washington DC
on January 20, 2009
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My 2 yo started climbing out of her pack 'n play on our latest trip. She only got a small bump on the chin, but she was getting into things that could have been hazard...
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- At age 2 and all this activity, what makes you think your daughter can't have a jr bed or a mattres and boxspring on the floor. Let her know for a week or two that th...
- S., I hate to say it, but another mom had it right. If she is climbing out, she is finished with it. You have two choices when visiting. We have used both. Get ...
- I have the tent for the pack n play and a PeaPod, which is like a mini-tent that zips from the outside only. You can find them at amazon.com for around $50. Phil and...
Pack-N-Play = Safezone... or It Was...
Asked by C.M. from Allentown
on December 15, 2010
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In order to get things done around the house, sometimes it is nesessary to put down your newborn... this can be complicated when you have a very loving (though sometim...
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- baby gates or maybe put the wee one in a chair instead of a pack N play? Talking to your 2year old is also a big help. I have a 2 y/o son and a 3 month old lil girl...
- 2 years old is plenty old to learn not to go in the Pack n Play (or anything else) if you say so. You can also teach not to throw toys into it. We didn't even child ...
- As far as I know the only product they make to cover a pack n play is a net (I looked up pack n play hard cover and got nothing), which would definitely not work, but ...
How to Make a Pack-n-play More Comfy
Asked by T.Y. from San Angelo
on May 23, 2009
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HI! I will be traveling and my son does not sleep well in his pack-n-play. It is not as soft ashis bed at home and it well isn't his bed! I know it is not safe to put ...
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- I posted something then reread your question so I am retracting my comment.
- My son was a light sleeper as a baby and just rolling around on the pack-n-play mattress was too noisy for him! I put a polar fleece and/or flannel blanket on the mat...
- Pack-n-play makes a fitted sheet for the playpen...it's a wee bit loose...soooo...i would get a large, soft blanket...fold it to the dimensions of the pak-n-play and ...
Childproofing Suggestions Needed
Asked by J.R. from Minneapolis
on February 2, 2009
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My 9 month old is very mobile, cruising on furniture and crawling everywhere. My husband and I have decided that we can't get by with the minimal babyproofing we've d...
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- Yes, you probably need to take the lamp away for a couple months. (You could always get a floor lamp.....) We didn't want to do much actual baby proofing by spendi...
- Shut the doors you dont want accessed by the baby, we only have 3 child locks in place right now (under kitchen sink, and bathroom sink because of chemicals, and on th...
- Our 15 month old is into EVERYTHING, too! Although a fun age, it sure does give you a work out trying to figure out what they have their eyes set on and trying to bea...
Is There a Limit to Babyproofing Your House?
Asked by K.S. from Washington DC
on June 1, 2009
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I have a 12 month old son who has been walking for about 3 weeks now and here's what we have so far: stair gates, table edge foam guards, and cabinet locks. We have a ...
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- I would suggest also if you have a flat screen to make sure it is secured. I just bought an attachment for my wall so that mine can be secure. My daughter is 2. You ...
- Hang in there.....He's only been walking for 3 weeks now....It'll take some time before he's not crashing multiple times a day. My son's been walking for over a month...
- When you have to go to the bathroom, cook, etc. put him in a pack N play with some fun toys. It only takes a second for something irreversable to happen to a toddler ...
Childproofing Drapes?
Asked by A.R. from Philadelphia
on April 21, 2009
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I looked around my family room today and realized that the only reason why I keep an Ultra Saucer in one corner and a Pack N Play in the other is to keep my 1-year-old...
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- Hi A., Fix your room like you want it. Teach your baby not to mess with the drapes if she starts to mess with them. Good luck. D.
- I am a firm believer in 'if something is not being used--toss it!" (or better yet, bless someone else with the items) If your concern is the safety/strangulation fac...
- Options yes take down the drapes, or try your son he might be old enough now to leave them alone, if you are worried just about the cord that hangs down i would d...
15 Month Old Climbing Out of Crib!!
Asked by T.B. from Chicago
on September 8, 2008
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Ladies I need your advice! My 15 month old has recently discovered she can climb out of the pack 'n play! With that discovery, she learned how to climb out of her crib...
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- Our son used to climb out of his crib and we were scared that he would hurt himself on the "drop" so we lowered the side and he could not figure out how to get out, si...
- It's definitely time for her to go to a big girl bed. Start talking to her about it now and to encourage her select a couple of beds you'd be okay getting and get her...
- Well, I am a married, 33 year old mother of four children, ages ranging from my oldest son (7), my identical twin girls (5), and my youngest daughter (3) who also live...
Almost Crawling Baby
Asked by A.F. from New York
on January 10, 2010
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My nine-month old is at the stage where she doesn't seem happy in her exersaucer and hates the Pack 'n Play. Having hard wood floors and only a small area rug in the l...
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- Do you want to confine her for safety reasons, or because you want her confined to an area with the rug. There is not problem is she rolls on the hardwood floor. O...
- I would seriously consider NOT confining her to one space, since she needs to be able to move and explore to develop both her muscles and her mind properly! She shoul...
- Are you worried about splinters or having a dirty floor? If there is nothing unsafe about your room, let her explore. Wood floors are not going to hurt her just bec...
No and Distraction Not Working, Now What?
Asked by R.P. from Seattle
on November 10, 2011
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My daughter who is 10.5 months learned to crawl a week ago. Since then she has crawled over the the tv and grabbed its cords to chew on them or over to the fire place...
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- This is so completely normal. My son was walking at that same age. And I got absolutely NOTHING done, from the time he woke each morning, until he was asleep at nigh...
- Please don't isolate her with no toys. The distractions may not seem to be working because she *really* wants to find out what's so important about those no-no's. But ...
- Baby proof as much as you can for safety. The pick a 1 or 2 things (no more than 3) at a time and then use a minute in the pack and play for a time out. I used to giv...
Productivity Tips with Toddler
Asked by J.R. from Minneapolis
on August 2, 2009
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I probably should have asked this question long ago, when my daughter first started getting out of her safe area. Since I have no longer been able to barricade her in...
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- I do most of my housework while my younger 2 boys are napping. My oldest boy will usually rest and watch a movie or play quietly while I do what I need to. Or I sit ...
- You need to use naptime and bedtime and while Daddy is supervising....amd most importantly...some things may not get done and yo have to learn to let go just a bit! Th...
- I do as much as I possibly can with my toddler. It is amazing what they can do, and they LOVE working with me. The jobs go much slower, but we are gaining so much mo...
