Car Rides & Road Trips: Pack n Play
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Flying with a Pack N Play
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on June 16, 2008
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We're going to be flying with our 15 month old next month and would like to take our Pack N Play. I've never taken a Pack N Play on an airplane. Do I check it, or carr...
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- I fly between the midwest to visit my home/family on the east coast frequently and have always checked my portable crib. However the last time we flew they limited how...
- Most hotels have the Pack n Plays, even if they call them a crib. Just call ahead to ask and reserve one. Believe me, you'll have enough stuff with traveling with a ba...
- I agree with those that said ask the hotel if you're staying at a hotel. If you're staying with friends/family, you might want to just pick one up at the local WalMar...
Pack N Play Mattress?
Asked by D.N. from New York
on May 17, 2009
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Hello! My son is just over a year and we are planning a beach house trip this summer. We want to bring the Pack N Play for him to sleep in, but the pad is so thin and ...
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- I recently went on vacation to Myrtle Beach, SC and brought my 10 month old son's pack N play for him to sleep in. I bought a quilted pack N play mattress cover by Ed...
- Hi D., I second the Eddie Bauer quilted sheet suggestion. Another thought I had was to put a towel, blanket, or even some egg crate foam under the sheet. Hope thi...
- Hi D., BYE BYE BABY sells matresses that fit in the pack and play , as well as fitted sheets. My daughter used it as a crib for some time. Take Care, V.
Have You Ever Flown with a Pack 'N' Play?
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on January 14, 2008
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We are flying out of town soon and are planning to bring my son's pack 'n' play for him to sleep in. Has anyone else done this? If so, do you check the pack 'n' play...
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- Hi C., I have flown with my pack and play. It will not fit the size requirements for a carry on. You can check it in, just have your tag ready with your personal i...
- I did fly with a pack and play but that was 9 yrs ago. We only used the zipping cover and checked it in. Hope this helps!
- Hello! We had to fly alot when my daughter was born. We also had to bring a pack n play. We checked it because, we always had a diaper bag and another bag to carry on,...
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 ...
Pack N Play or Co-sleeping
Asked by L.S. from New York
on December 6, 2009
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Hi All Mommies,
My brain is on overload right now with all the products out there for babies. This is my first baby, and with so much info..........HELP Please. My ba...
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- hi L. pack n plays are great if you have a 2 story house and want a place for the baby on both levels or you will be traveling overnight often. Otherwise if you are ...
- My son slept in his crib from day one. We have a door separating our bedrooms which we kept open so he was actually very close to my bed and getting up to breast feed...
- You're going to get tons of advice on this one, and ultimately will do what works best for your family once the baby arrives. Get ready now-- even the best plans can e...
Weekend Trip with 15 Month Old - Looking for Advice on Sleeping and Car Sickness
Asked by H.B. from New York
on May 11, 2009
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Hi there. I have 2 different topics I could use advice on both related to an upcoming trip. We have a wedding in Newport RI (about a 4 1/2 hour drive). My 16-month old...
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- Hi H.. I wish I could help you out with the car sickness, but I don't have any solid advice in that area except maybe try and leave at a time that you know your daugh...
- Hi H., My daughter had car sickness from 2 weeks old. She is now 6. My doctor told me to give her Benadryl for the motion sickness so far so good. Ask your doctor, ...
- Hi H.! As a kid, I got car sick, too, and the only thing that helped me feel better in the back seat was opening the windows and getting fresh air circulating in the ...
Need Advice on 1St Beach Trip with 15 Month Old
Asked by L.W. from Raleigh
on April 15, 2009
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Hello. My little boy is wonderful, but very set in his ways. He is very used to sleeping at home in his crib. He has always had a mind of his own! :) He doesn't transf...
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- L.: You may try to travel at night so he can sleep in the car. I prefer to do that even though my son is 9 yrs old. Makes it much easier. Good luck A.
- I have always found when I take my child to the beach (who is also very picky about sleeping) she has so much fun and is so tired that she will fall asleep sitting up ...
- Hi L.. Last October was our first trip to the beach with our then 22 month old daughter. Like your son, she is very set in her bedtime ways. We began our 8-9 hour trip...
Ideas for Road Trip with 2 Year Old
Asked by K. from Tampa
on May 14, 2007
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I am about to take 2 year old on a long road trip. This is not our first trip, but I was considering different sleeping arrangements for him. I usually take my pack ...
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- I too purchased the Aero Bed for Kids for my 24 month old (she's too tall to sleep in the Pack-and-Play). We LOVE it. It inflates and deflates in second and it's not...
- K., My children are older now ... and so I checked on the net. Once the pack and pack outgrew its usefulness, we went with the bed rails. They fold ... and are no pro...
- When I travel with my 2-year old, I bring a portable bed rail - it slips right under the mattress. It does not take up much room, sets up in 2 seconds and can be used...
First Road Trip with Twins
Asked by E.B. from Sacramento
on November 7, 2007
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Hello, we will be talking our first long distance road trip to visit both sets of grandparents this Thanksgiving. Neither set of grandparents have any infant/toddler ...
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- I take a pack n play, an unbrella stroller, and blankets. My oldest has a quilt he's had for two years. It goes everywhere; everytime we travel. It helps him have a...
- I don't have twins but I have 2 girls & we fly a lot. I tried to glance through the suggestions & I don't think I saw this. My mom has bought a lot of baby stuff off...
- I have 21/2 year old G/B twins. It's soooo easy to travel when they're as little as yours. Those buckets are a wonderful. I would only take one pack and play, the stro...
First Camping Trip
Asked by J.D. from San Francisco
on August 5, 2009
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My wife and I are planning our first camping trip with our daughter, Mia. She's 2.5yo, and i'm just wondering if anyone else has gone camping with a child that age. Wh...
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- Hi My husband and I just had our fist camping trip with our little girl who is a year and a half. We had a blast, but...., but sure to bring plenty for her to do, it'...
- Welcome J.! Just wanted to say THANKS to everyone. Great tips! We aregoing camping with our 22 month old soon and I have a great list now. This is the best site! K.
- DO NOT try to use pull-ups on a camping trip-- this is the voice of experience speaking-- because they're easy to get off, but you have to completely undress the child...
