Growth Charts: Toddler, Pack n Play
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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,...
Should I Get a Pack 'N' Play for 15-Month-old? EDITED!
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on June 6, 2008
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Up to what age/weight/height, etc. can a child nap in a Pack 'n' Play? I have made it this far without owning one, but my son and I have started visiting relatives wh...
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- I LOVE my pack and play. I have used it with all three of my children. I got the one that can be used as a bassinet or as a play pen for older children. I currently...
- Try to borrow a pack & play if you can. They are great but at that age, it might not be worth it to buy brand new. I used the pack & play for travel (naptime and night...
- I wouldnt buy one at this point. Wight limits on those things are about 25 - 30 lbs. One step ahead has a Deluxe Secure Surround Play Yard. That he can play in ...
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...
Co-sleeper or Pack-n-Play
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on May 25, 2008
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Hi, I'm wondering if anyone who has twins or multiples can recommend a great co-sleeper or pack n play for twins?
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- Congratulations on your twins. Mine are now 4. We actually used a port-a-crib because it held more weight. Up to 50 pounds. This is what the people recommended at ...
- Hi I have 2 year old twins and when they were tiny babies we just put them in a regular sized Graco pack-n-play. My babies were 7 pounds 2 ounces and 6 pounds 8 ounce...
- We used the double co-sleeper for the first 2 months and then moved on to separate pak n plays when traveling. We also moved them into separate cribs at 3 months old,...
Infant Sleeping in Pack N' Play Bassinet Vs. Crib
Asked by T.M. from San Francisco
on May 31, 2008
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My 2 1/2 month old daughter is getting too big for her bassinet that's in our bedroom. We're thinking we can move her Pack N' Play in our room so that she can sleep i...
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- Hi T., We did the same thing for about a month. My understanding when I was researching it, was that sleeping in the pack and play for a month was okay, but longer...
- Hello T., I have to say that yes, it is fine for her to sleep in the pack n play bassinet. My son is 18 months and has always slept in the pack n play. Until this d...
- It's totally fine until they can pull themselves up (and over!)
Travel Crib or Solution for Toddler Too Big for Pack-n-Play?
Asked by K.H. from Des Moines
on September 1, 2008
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My 15 m/o is large for her age (95th %) and so has a heck of a time sleeping in her pack n play. We've travelled the past two weekends and no one has gotten much slee...
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- We bought a peapod plus for my toddler when he outgrew the pack and play. He loves sleeping in it. They are a bit hard to find, but USA Baby has them in stock for ar...
- My daughter would never sleep in her pack-n-play. THen I realized that it wasn't very comfortable and I wouldn't want to sleep in it either! I found a foam mattress ...
- My son is large and only fit into his pack-n-play until about age 2. We've tried having him in bed with us, making a safe bed for him on the floor, etc. NO one got a...
Where Will My 8 Month Old Sleep at Grandma's?
Asked by N.S. from San Francisco
on November 13, 2007
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We are traveling to Grandma's for Thanksgiving with my 8month old, 23lb crawling and cruising son. At home he sleeps in his crib. When he was smaller we would travel...
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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..
- 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.....
- 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 tur...
My 18 Month Old Hates His Crib
Asked by N.B. from Atlanta
on January 29, 2008
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My 18 month old does not like his crib. When I lowered the mattress down all the way - he refuses to sleep in it. If I try to put him in there awake he goes balistic...
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- Hi N., My oldest son who is now 4 would climb out of his crib in the middle of the night at 18 months. He would wander the house. The last straw was waking up one m...
- I had a problem with my son climbing out of his crib around that age. So, my husband and I got a toddler bed and baby gated the door to his room. The first couple of...
- Do you have a pack-n-play? I tried that for a while. It worked for us. After about a month I was able to put him back in his big boy crib. We were never sure what ...
16 Month Old Not Sleeping
Asked by K.H. from San Francisco
on August 4, 2010
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I am desperately looking for any suggestions I can get. My 16 month old, who hasn't slept well since birth (colic), is waking up anywhere between 11pm and 2 am, and ca...
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- I would buy The Sleep Lady's gentle proven strategies to help your baby sleep book (the title might be slightly off but if you search sleep lady on amazon you'll find ...
- We had this same problem with our second child. It was really hard to tell if it was discomfort or just behavioral and we at times really had trouble being patient t...
- I had the same problem with my now 28 month old. He literally started sleeping through the night in his own crib the week before his little sister was born, which was...
13 Month Old Fell Downstairs--seems to Be Okay, Mom's Worried
Asked by S.M. from Chicago
on May 17, 2008
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Hi everyone. This is the first time I've made a request, so forgive me if I'm a little wordy. Yesterday I was going back and forth from room to room, clearing the ta...
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- Welcome to motherhood! :-) You did everything right and can't be in all places at all times. The 8 year old did great with her quick thinking and I'm sure she will ...
- S., I would not beat your self up about this.When he gets older and starts to drive are you going to always be there ?no.Keep a close eye on him for the next few days ...
- S. M. You are not the worlds worst Mom. Accidents happen. We have 4 kids & all of them have had bumps & bruises from falling from time to time. Thank God for no broke...
